Babies having birth weight <2.5 kg are called Low Birth Weight babies.
Kangaroo Mother Care is given to low birth weight babies to improve outcome.
KMC include skin to skin positioning, adequate nutrition and early discharge.
Exclusive breast feeding for 6 months is given.
All vaccinations according to NIS can be given.
NOTE: Birth weight <2kg is a contraindication for BCG
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