Information on Missouri Safe Haven Baby Box cases comes from news reports, SHBB Inc reports on social media, and other public record sources. Invaribily these reports claim the babies were healthly and well-cared for; in no danger of dangerous discard or death
1. Mehlville Fire Protection District Station
Date: February 8, 2024
Baby Information: Girl
Details: Few details. Described as “healthy”
Selected Sources:
- Newborn saved by “SafeHaven” baby box in Mehlville, KTVJ-TV, February 12, 2-24
- A newborn girl was retrieved from a “Baby Box” at Mehlville firehouse, the first in Missouri, St Louis Post-Dispatch, February 13, 2024
2. Mehlville Fire Protection District Station
Date: August 10, 2025
Baby Information: Girl
Details: Few details. Described as “in healthy condition.
Selected Sources:
A second baby surrendered at Mehlville Fire Station Safe Haen Baby Box, KMOV-TV, August 13, 2025
2024: 1