Kangaroo mother care method Kangaroo mother care method originates from the love of mother kangaroo to baby kangaroo in nature, and it has been proved that this method can strengthen the emotional bond between mother and baby, allow preterm babies to maintain normal body temperature, facilitate breastfeeding, facilitate baby weight gain, and reduce the occurrence of serious infections in preterm babies. Loosely wrap the baby in a wrap or clothes around the father or mother (also two cardigans against each other with the baby lying in the middle); place the baby between the mother’s two breasts, the baby’s head can turn on its own or seek the breast, also turn to one side and slightly tilt, and the baby and mother can look at each other; the chest and abdomen are close to the mother’s skin and the legs are placed on both sides of the mother’s chest; the upper edge of the bundle bag is below the baby’s ear. Note: Do not tighten the baby’s abdomen; when the surrounding temperature is above 22℃, only diapers, hats and socks should be worn; when the temperature is 18-22℃, wear a sleeveless cotton shirt for the baby, but leave it open to show the face, chest, abdomen and limbs in order to keep skin contact with the mother. It is recommended to continue day and night for at least 60 minutes at a time; other people in the family can also temporarily replace the mother. It is suitable for babies with stable vital signs and under medical supervision. This type of care can be continued until the corrected gestational age is 40 weeks or the weight reaches 2500 grams. Keeping the baby warm is not the same as covering the baby tightly. When the baby is sweating behind the forehead and shoulders or on the chest and abdomen, reduce the clothing appropriately to prevent fever, dehydration, or even heat stroke. If the body temperature drops below 35.5℃, take appropriate warming measures, such as opening the blanket or unpacking the clothes and pants, lowering the room temperature, etc., but if there is still no effect, go to the hospital in time. Identification of dangerous symptoms of preterm babies When a preterm baby has the following conditions, he/she should go to the hospital immediately 1. body temperature below 35.5℃ or above 37.5℃; 2. poor feeding, or cannot suck or swallow easily; 3. choking or foaming at the mouth, open-mouth breathing, and increased breathing (more than 60 breaths in 1 minute for newborns); 4. stools more often than usual or watery stools for 2-3 days; 5. sudden onset of Abdominal distension, bruising after feeding or crying; 6. Yellowish skin on palms or feet or more than 5 pustular skin rashes; 7. Redness or purulent discharge from umbilicus; purulent discharge from eyes or ears. Early detection of congenital anomalies No response to strong light stimulation (frowning, eye closure, limb movement, etc.) 1 week after birth; white pupil area on one or both sides; no response to loud sounds or strong light, etc. Note: Premature babies start to have yellow skin 3-5 days after birth, which is physiological jaundice. Premature babies with immature liver development have a higher percentage of jaundice, which fades later, usually until 2-4 weeks after birth; the degree of jaundice is also heavier, and if accompanied by asphyxia, intracranial hemorrhage and other comorbidities, it will aggravate jaundice; jaundice is more prone to nuclear jaundice when it is severe. Therefore, if you find that your baby has yellow palms or feet, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible.