We ask our LMCs supporting whānau transferring to Birthcare postnatally to engage in Prevention of Cold Baby Initiative by:
- Ensuring that baby’s temp is 36.7C or above before transfer from hospital to Birthcare
- Pre-warming all baby clothes and blankets before dressing with a singlet, stretch & grow, cardigan, bonnet, booties and 2 blankets
- Pre-warming baby car capsule if possible
- Asking parents to have the car heater running before transfer
- Being mindful, at Auckland Hospital, of the wind tunnel effect through level 4 entrance when transferring to the car