A cup, spoon should be used in cases where a baby is able to swallow but not able to feed adequately from the breast.

A nasal gastric tube (NGT) is used in cases where the baby is unable to suck or suckles less than what is enough.

NOTE:

1. Know how and when to increase the baby’s feeds according to his digestion, absorption and age

2. Know how to keep the baby warm by adopting the kangaroo mother care