A wide variety of health care systems exist in Europe, and one of those is the Nordic Welfare Model. This presentation gives an insight into the health behaviours of mothers with young children in the Nordic countries. Health services in the Nordic countries are mostly free or subsidized for all, and they are publicly organized and widely available. Preventive services for children are comprehensive and are attended by practically all children from birth until the completion of mandatory school education. The Public Dental Service provides free and systematic dental care for all children under the age of 19+ years. The consumption of added sugar around the world has increased dramatically over the past three decades. The current intake of added sugars in both developed and developing countries is markedly higher than the WHO’s recommendation. Many general diseases (e.g., CVD, diabetes and obesity) and oral diseases share the same risk factors.  Mothers play a vital role in raising their young children. Mothers’ health behaviour, own tooth brushing and preventive behaviour are associated with Early Childhood Caries (ECC). Sugarsweetened beverages (SSB) are the number one source of added sugars in the diet, representing almost half of all added sugars consumed.  Research findings from studies in the maternity and child welfare clinics on habitual consumption of SSBs and sweets in relation to mothers’ behaviours and practices with their infants are presented. In addition, the WHO’s new guidelines for taxing unhealthy foods will be discussed.