The first baby of the year sleeps and eats well
In Äänekoski, we can rejoice at the slight increase in the birth rate
- All the services we have needed so far have worked well, Äänekoski's mother of the first baby of the year Taina Kinnunen thank. Taina Kinnunen and Veli-Jussi Latikka had their first child on New Year's Day. Both parents are from Äänekoski and the family lives in Huutomäki.
The new parents have been satisfied with the services of the Äänekoski children's clinic, and everything went very smoothly even during pregnancy. The new and rough Nova Hospital also receives praise from the family. - The facilities were great and it was good to be there. For three nights we were in the hospital in a family room where my father could also be there, says Taina Kinnunen.
The name of the first baby of the year is still a secret. When he was born, a fresh child from Tuankosko had a height of 51 centimeters and a weight of 3790 grams. - It has gone really well, he is a calm and kind baby, and sleeps well at night, the mother says.
The town of Äänekoski traditionally remembered the first baby and family of the year. Mayor Matti Tuononen and chairman of the city council Jari Halttunen brought a wooden spoon with flowers and a miniature Valtra model tractor to the family's congratulatory event held in connection with the counseling visit.
In Äänekoski, we can rejoice at the slight increase in the birth rate. - In 2020, the birth rate was 116, last year in 2021 it was 134. So it looks like a rising trend. As for this year, it is not yet possible to say whether the trend will continue, Äänekoski children's clinic vs. ward manager Tuula Tuominen says.
Taina Kinnune, Vesi-Jussi Latika and their baby born on New Year's Day were greeted by Mayor Matti Tuononen (right) and City Council Chairman Jari Halttunen. (Photo: Juha Ojastenmäki)
More information about remembering the first baby of the year:
City manager Matti Tuononen, 040 572 3239, matti.tuononen@aanekoski.fi
News published 1.2.2022, modified 23.7.2024/12/15 at XNUMX:XNUMX