baby box

A "baby box" can refer to either a safe surrender location for newborns or a kit of essentials provided to new parents.

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Definition

B2Public Safety

(legal, emergency)A designated location where parents can legally and anonymously leave a newborn baby, typically found at hospitals or fire stations.

Example

The hospital installed a baby box to ensure that unwanted newborns can be safely surrendered.

B1Parenting

(general, aid)A package provided to new parents containing essential items for newborn care.

Example

The government distributed baby boxes to all new mothers to help them with the initial needs of their babies.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "baby box":

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