China 's ` ` ' hatches '' provide a safe place for people to anonymously abandon infants . Critics say the program significantly improves mortality rates of abandoned infants . Some critics see hatches as band - aids to overall problems with China 's welfare laws .
China 's `` baby hatches '' provide a safe environment for people to anonymously abandon infants . Supporters say the program significantly improves mortality rates of abandoned infants . Some critics see hatches as band-aid to overall problems with China 's welfare laws .