# Newborn abandonment incidents in Italy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/newborn-abandonment-incidents-in-italy > Updated: 2026-10-16T10:24:13.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 3. In mid-October 2026, two separate incidents involving abandoned newborns were reported in Italy. In Cinisello Balsamo, near Milan, a newborn boy was discovered in a plastic shopping bag by a passerby. The discovery occurred on a Monday afternoon when a 58-year-old woman walking her dog noticed the animal pulling toward a blue bag abandoned near a tree. The infant, found wrapped in blood-stained white cloth with the placenta still attached, weighed approximately four kilograms. A passerby assisted in keeping the child warm with a sweatshirt until emergency services arrived. Regional social affairs advisor Guido Bertolaso confirmed the placenta was found inside the bag. The infant was treated at Niguarda Hospital for mild hypothermia and respiratory issues. Authorities began reviewing surveillance footage to identify the mother. In a separate incident in Cecina, an investigation was launched by the Livorno Prosecutor’s Office after a newborn was brought to a hospital emergency room in a bag. The infant was reportedly deceased upon arrival. The mother, a woman in her thirties who resides outside the region, claimed she was unaware of the pregnancy and mistook labor pains for digestive issues. Preliminary assessments suggest the baby was born prematurely, with an estimated gestational age between 30 and 32 weeks. The woman is currently under investigation for infanticide, and authorities are also examining the role of her partner, who accompanied her to the hospital. Public Prosecutor Ezia Mancusi has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death and to establish whether the child was alive at the moment of birth. The mother remains hospitalized for medical evaluation and is reported to be in good health. ## Claims - A newborn died after being brought to the Cecina hospital emergency room in a bag. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The mother reported she was unaware of the pregnancy. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Livorno Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the death. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Public Prosecutor Ezia Mancusi ordered an autopsy. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The baby was estimated to have a gestational age of 30 to 32 weeks. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The mother is in good health and has been hospitalized for testing. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A newborn baby was discovered alive inside a plastic bag in Cinisello Balsamo, near Milan. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The infant was born only a few hours before being discovered. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The placenta was found inside the plastic bag along with the infant. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The infant, a boy, was transported to a hospital for emergency care. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The newborn weighed approximately four kilograms. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Cecina investigation launched after newborn found dead in hospital bag An investigation is underway in Cecina, Italy, after a woman brought a deceased newborn to the hospital in a bag, claiming she was unaware of her pregnancy. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cecina-hospital-investigation-launched-after-newborns-death ### 2026-10-16: Cinisello Balsamo: Newborn found alive in plastic bag A newborn boy was found alive in a plastic bag near Milan, Italy, after a woman's dog alerted her to the abandoned infant in Cinisello Balsamo. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cinisello-balsamo-newborn-found-alive-in-plastic-bag ### 2026-10-12: Cinisello Balsamo newborn found abandoned in shopping bag A newborn boy was found abandoned in a shopping bag in Cinisello Balsamo, Italy. He is in stable condition at Niguarda Hospital, while police review surveillance footage to identify the mother. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/newborn-abandoned-in-a-bag-found-in-cinisello-balsamo --- Cite as: Newborn abandonment incidents in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/newborn-abandonment-incidents-in-italy