Babyland

Fredrik Naumann
According to the UN's Human Development
Index, Norway is the best place to live on the
planet. It certainly seems to be one of the best
places to be a baby. In contrast to most
European countries, the Norwegian birth rate is
a healthy 1.9. Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on a
succession of government initiatives to
improve parents' rights and economic
circumstances. Maternity leave is 42 weeks
with full pay, and paternity leave 4 weeks.
There is financial support for those who
choose to look after their children rather than
return to the workplace. And the baby industry
is booming, giving birth to a plethora of new
activities: baby-massage, baby-cinema, baby
'n' book days at the library, even baby-au-lait,
a term for breastfeeding-friendly cafes.

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 Babies being introduced to swimming
at only a few months old. In contrast
to most European countries, the
Norwegian birth rate is a healthy 1.9.
Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00183NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Multi-sensory stimulation in a song
and play class for babies. In contrast
to most European countries, the
Norwegian birth rate is a healthy 1.9.
Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00164NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 A baby born healthy. Infant mortality
is very low in Norway. In contrast to
most European countries, the
Norwegian birth rate is a healthy 1.9.
Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00178NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Strange sounds: children get their
first introduction to music during a
multi-sensory stimulation class. In
contrast to most European countries,
the Norwegian birth rate is a healthy
1.9. Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00170NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Six month old Johan doesn't seem to
mind being used as a weight when
his mother Elise Linberg attends her
aerobics class. In contrast to most
European countries, the Norwegian
birth rate is a healthy 1.9. Norway's
reputation as a child friendly society
is partially founded on a succession
of government initiatives to improve
parents' rights and economic
circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00176NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 A young mother changes her son's
nappy in the cinema. In specially
organised "baby-movie" showings
popular films are screened with lower
volume and with space made
available for pram parking. In contrast
to most European countries, the
Norwegian birth rate is a healthy 1.9.
Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00166NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Seven month old Mikkel Grunnan
doesn't quite understand what is
going on, but he pays close attention
at his mother's aerobics class. In
contrast to most European countries,
the Norwegian birth rate is a healthy
1.9. Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00177NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Baby massage class, one of many
courses on offer to new parents. In
contrast to most European countries,
the Norwegian birth rate is a healthy
1.9. Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00188NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Milk and coffee. Breastfeeding in
public is common in Norway, and
Ludvig enjoys his milk while his
mother Sophie Aaserud waits for a
chance to finish her coffee. In
contrast to most European countries,
the Norwegian birth rate is a healthy
1.9. Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00179NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Cafes catering to young mothers on
maternity leave are hugely popular.
The cafes are rated on the internet
according to how baby-friendly they
are. In contrast to most European
countries, the Norwegian birth rate is
a healthy 1.9. Norway's reputation as
a child friendly society is partially
founded on a succession of
government initiatives to improve
parents' rights and economic
circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00174NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Babies being introduced to swimming
at only a few months old. In contrast
to most European countries, the
Norwegian birth rate is a healthy 1.9.
Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00182NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Babies being introduced to swimming
at only a few months old. In contrast
to most European countries, the
Norwegian birth rate is a healthy 1.9.
Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00184NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Babies being introduced to swimming
at only a few months old. In contrast
to most European countries, the
Norwegian birth rate is a healthy 1.9.
Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00185NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Three month old Jenny struggles to
stay awake as her mother Marit
Helland listens to a book reading. An
activity aimed at the parents rather
than the babies, libraries invite
authors to read on special "book 'n'
baby" days. In contrast to most
European countries, the Norwegian
birth rate is a healthy 1.9. Norway's
reputation as a child friendly society
is partially founded on a succession
of government initiatives to improve
parents' rights and economic
circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00173NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 An activity aimed at the parents rather
than the babies, libraries invite
authors to read on special "book 'n'
baby" days. In contrast to most
European countries, the Norwegian
birth rate is a healthy 1.9. Norway's
reputation as a child friendly society
is partially founded on a succession
of government initiatives to improve
parents' rights and economic
circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00175NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Multi-sensory stimulation in a song
and play class for babies. In contrast
to most European countries, the
Norwegian birth rate is a healthy 1.9.
Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00165NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Multi-sensory stimulation in a song
and play class for babies. In contrast
to most European countries, the
Norwegian birth rate is a healthy 1.9.
Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00167NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Born healthy. Infant mortality is very
low in Norway. In contrast to most
European countries, the Norwegian
birth rate is a healthy 1.9. Norway's
reputation as a child friendly society
is partially founded on a succession
of government initiatives to improve
parents' rights and economic
circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00181NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 A doctor from the Norwegian Air
Ambulance service says goodbye to a
baby whose life she has just saved.
Born prematurely, the baby is now
being treated at a regional hospital. In
contrast to most European countries,
the Norwegian birth rate is a healthy
1.9. Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00186NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Born healthy. Infant mortality is very
low in Norway. In contrast to most
European countries, the Norwegian
birth rate is a healthy 1.9. Norway's
reputation as a child friendly society
is partially founded on a succession
of government initiatives to improve
parents' rights and economic
circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00180NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Mothers and child at a song and play
class for babies. In contrast to most
European countries, the Norwegian
birth rate is a healthy 1.9. Norway's
reputation as a child friendly society
is partially founded on a succession
of government initiatives to improve
parents' rights and economic
circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00169NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Young mothers and their children at a
song and play class for babies. In
contrast to most European countries,
the Norwegian birth rate is a healthy
1.9. Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00168NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Young mothers and their children at a
song and play class for babies. In
contrast to most European countries,
the Norwegian birth rate is a healthy
1.9. Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00172NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Strange sounds: children get their
first introduction to music during a
multi-sensory stimulation class. In
contrast to most European countries,
the Norwegian birth rate is a healthy
1.9. Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00171NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

 Baby massage class, one of many
courses on offer to new parents. In
contrast to most European countries,
the Norwegian birth rate is a healthy
1.9. Norway's reputation as a child
friendly society is partially founded on
a succession of government
initiatives to improve parents' rights
and economic circumstances.
© Fredrik Naumann
Ref:FNA00187NOR

Babyland Fredrik Naumann www.panos.co.uk

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