Keeping the Infant or Child Warm (Birth up to 2 months)

• Use Skin to skin to keep the baby warm, unless the mother is too ill, or if the baby is too ill and requires observation. (If this is the case, then nurse the infant in a transport incubator or wrap in blankets.)

Skin-to-Skin

• Dress the baby with a cap, booties and nappy
• Place the baby skin to skin between the mother’s breasts
• Cover the baby
• Secure the baby to the mother
• Cover both mother and baby with a blanket or jacket if the room is cold

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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Young Infant (Birth up to 2 months); Treat the Young Infant: Keep the Infant or Child Warm

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Last checked for updates: June 2023