Some towns try to lure new parents with cash lump sums. While so-called baby bonuses vary widely, one tiny town in western Finland stumps up 10,000 euros ($11,400; £7,200) if people have their babies in the area, Yle says. Lestijarvi is hoping the cash will help it add to its current 815 inhabitants, a figure which makes it one of the smallest municipalities in the country. But to avoid people sweeping into town to make a quick buck, the cash is paid 1,000 euros at a time. Finland's government already pays universal child benefit for children aged under 17, and also guarantees a now-famous starter kit of essential items for each baby.