Caring for a Small Baby at Home

Published: February 17, 2017 | Comments: 1

Caring for a small baby at home begins with safely discharging the baby and preparing the family for her care. Once at home, there are five important ways to provide good care for the baby: feed well, provide warmth, protect from sickness, show love, and be on the lookout for warning signs. Regular visits from a health worker can help identify problems early and provide important support for the mother and family. Our three newest videos—Discharging the Small Baby, Caring for the Small Baby at Home, and Home Visit to a Small Baby—address these important topics.