Baby boxes

‘Baby boxes’, where a parent can anonymously leave a baby to be cared for, are becoming common across Europe, but some argue that they represent a failure on behalf of states to provide support for mothers at an earlier stage of a crisis pregnancy

Baby hatches have popped up across modern Germany Picture: AP
Baby hatches have popped up across modern Germany Picture: AP

Dear mother of a foundling,

We realise that taking the step of giving away your child wasn’t easy for you. Please be assured that we will take loving care of your baby to the best of our ability and as such will give him/her a good start in life. Should you change your mind and want your baby back, you can come back to us ...