A 34-week preterm baby weighing 4.9 pounds may have to stay in a warming box for about half a month, but the exact time is related to the preterm baby’s development and milk intake.
Thirty-four weeks of preterm babies weighing 4.9 pounds are not yet full-term, the body organ function may not be fully developed, in addition to pathological jaundice will have a higher chance, usually need to be observed for a week. If the baby does not suffer from jaundice and his physical development is comparable to that of a full-term baby, he can be taken out of the incubator after another week.
If the preterm baby has jaundice and is intolerant to feeding, the time spent in the incubator should be prolonged. Because of the constant temperature and no noise in the incubator, it can be isolated from the outside world and reduce the risk of infection. In addition, it is also convenient for doctors to make timely observations to help maintain the normal growth and development of preterm babies.
However, it is important to pay attention to warmth and hygiene after leaving the incubator to avoid infection. Try to breastfeed your baby as much as possible to help improve your child’s immunity.