The Butterbox Babies was a tragic event. In Nova Scotia, there was a home for unwed mothers. Due to financial difficulties and a lack of proper care, many babies died. They were so small that they could fit into butter boxes, hence the name. It was a dark time in the history of care for the vulnerable, and it brought to light the need for better support and protection for unwed mothers and their children.
The Butterbox Babies were the victims of a tragic and immoral situation in Nova Scotia. A woman named Lila Young ran an unlicensed 'home' for unwed mothers. Due to lack of funds and resources, and her own greed, many babies died. They were so named because they were often buried in butter boxes. It was a dark chapter in the history of treatment of the most vulnerable.