Normal and danger temperatures

Mother should be taught how take the body temperature of her neonate.

It is equally important to differentiate between the low and high temperatures.

She should know what to do in cases of danger temperatures.

How to keep a small baby warm at home without using KMC
Here, wrap the baby neatly to prevent heat loss when not in kangaroo.
Cover the head, hands and feet with socks.
Dress the baby in extra layers of clothes.
Change wet diapers promptly and remove any wet cloth, sheet or blanket away from the baby.
Avoid bathing a small baby, simply clean by wiping the whole body with a warm wet cloth as needed.
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