INDIANAPOLIS —A 1-day-old baby is being checked out at Riley Hospital for Children Wednesday morning after being dropped off around 6:40 a.m. at Fire Station 30 on Tibbs Avenue.

The drop-off falls under Indiana’s Safe Haven Law, which allows for a child, between the ages of 1 and 30 days, to be securely placed into the hands of authorities, no questions asked, if the parents feel they are unable to properly care for the child.

Firefighters say the man, who wished to remain anonymous, was around 25 years old. He told them the baby was not born in a hospital, but did not say where the birth happened. He went on to say the mother was doing OK and didn’t need medical attention.

Firefighters say the baby appeared to be clean, stable, content, in good health and was wearing a clean diaper. The umbilical cord was cut and clamped with a hair clip.

The man also gave firefighters additional supplies for the baby.

Firefighters warmed the blankets and swaddled the baby until medics arrived.

Firefighters say that while clearly nervous, the man did the right thing by bringing the baby to the fire house and physically making contact with personnel before leaving.

The baby is now in the care of Child Protective Services.

IFD, IMPD and IEMS encourages people to use the Safe Haven Law if they feel it is necessary.

Click here to learn more about Indiana’s Safe Haven Law.

Source: WTHR