A healthy 5-7 month old baby was anonymously left in a ‘window of life’ in Ostrzeszów, Poland on February 3.
Infant Found in Life Window
According to reports from WLKP24.pl, the Provincial Emergency Notification Center on Tuesday, February 3, before 19:00, informed police about the discovery of a boy. The child was between 5 and 7 months old and was left in a “window of life” in Ostrzeszów (Ostrzeszów County, Greater Poland Voivodeship). As reported by police, the doctor who examined the infant assessed that he was well-nourished, healthy, and well-cared for. The child also had no injuries or traces that would indicate he was a victim of violence.
Future Care for the Child
Rescuers transported the child to the District Hospital in Ostrzeszów, where he was admitted to the pediatric ward, informed Press Officer of the Ostrzeszów County Police Station, asp. sztab. Magdalena Hańdziuk in a conversation with the portal WLKP24.pl. The boy will remain under the care of medical staff for now. Further decisions in this matter will be made by the District Court in Ostrzeszów.
What is a Window of Life?
A window of life is a safe place where a parent can anonymously leave their child. As Caritas informed, it is usually located in a discreet place and is open 24 hours a day. Heating and ventilation are provided inside. When someone decides to leave a child, an alarm is activated, which is a signal for the persons responsible for the window of life to pick it up. Subsequently, according to procedures, the emergency services and family court are notified.
