NEWBORN CARE WEEK

As per Indian Academy of Paediatrics, the theme for year 2022 is "Home Care of Newborn In Urban Area"

Newborn Care Week is celebrated every year in India from 15th to 21st November. The aim for celebrating the week is to raise awareness about the importance of the newborn care for child survival and development.

Caring for your newborn starts with ensuring that as soon as the baby is born, he/she is given a complete health check. Doctors should also administer the birth shots of certain immunization vaccines like BCG, Hepatitis B, etc.

Mothers should offer their breasts often, at least every three hours during both day and night. Keep the baby's skin, cord stump, and eyelids clean and dry. Do not put anything, like medicine or a bandage, on the stump, unless a health worker tells you to.

These are signs of a baby cold sneezing, coughing, irritability or fussing, red eyes, lack of appetite, trouble sleeping or staying asleep, and difficulty feeding due to a stuffy nose.

Infographics poster issued by the National Health Mission