The cases of fetus and infant dumping have been robustly reported in the media. This paper focuses on the aspect of social psychology in which the emphasis is placed upon the attitudes, perceptions and social responses towards baby dumping and its management. In a cultural and social setting in Malaysia where the majority of the population affiliate themselves as Muslim and follow the teaching of Islam, the cases of fetus and baby dumping is considered a grave issue. Necessary actions should be imposed to curb this distressing phenomenon and it demands immediate attention in order to save the lives of the baby. At present,in Malaysia, there exist efforts in establishing shelters for dumped babies. However, there are also questions about the appropriateness of establishing shelters for dumped baby which have raised polemics and wide debate in the general society. Some members of the community are against the establishment of such shelters due to their fears and stigma of dumped babies cases that presently becomes a growing epidemic festering the Malaysian society. There are also other groups in the society who support the establishment of baby shelters due to their concern to protect the life of the baby. This paper is conceptual in nature and thus, aims at discussing the aspect of management of baby dumping in Malaysia by addressing the socio-cultural, legal and religious context prior to data collection phase. In addition, this article also attempts to address the challenges that might be faced by the baby shelters. It is hoped that this study will be able to give enlightenment to the general public on the issue of the establishment of baby hatch.