The cost of staying in an incubator for a day is around $500 to $1,000, which may increase to $1,000 to $5,000 if the newborn is in poor general condition. In general, preterm babies need to be cared for in an incubator in order to receive better supportive treatment. Depending on the specific level of care for which the preemie is being treated and the means of supportive therapy, the cost of staying in an incubator can vary somewhat. If the preterm baby is in better general condition, then only basic care is required, which is around $500 to $1,000 a day. If the preterm baby is in poorer condition and requires a ventilator, various resuscitation equipment, and medications in the incubator, then the cost will increase accordingly, and can generally be around 1,000~5,000 RMB. If lung surface-activating substances are used, the cost may be even higher. Because premature babies have poor resistance, they need to be treated in the incubator for a period of time after birth to reach a better state. Therefore the cost of staying in an incubator can vary somewhat depending on the state of the newborn.