04/15/2026
Installation Of Safe Haven Baby Box Begins At Manchester Fire HQ
Safe Haven Baby Boxes are specialized, secure, and monitored devices installed at hospitals or fire stations, allowing for the anonymous, legal surrender of unharmed newborns up to 61 days old without fear of prosecution.
They are temperature-controlled and trigger alarms to ensure first responders retrieve the infant within minutes, providing a safe alternative to
How a Safe Haven Baby Box Works
A parent opens the door, places the infant in a padded bassinet, and closes the door, which locks automatically.
A, silent alarm triggers to the station, followed by a 911 call, ensuring staff are alerted within seconds or minutes.
First responders retrieve the child immediately, and medical care is provided as needed.
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