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In many developing countries, something as
simple as a knit or crocheted cap can help
the baby keep warm, which is key to helping
newborns survive.
Nearly 4 million babies die each year in their
first month of life - half within their first 24 hours
- mostly from preventable or treatable causes.
But by giving mothers and caregivers a package
of simple tools, including guidance on healthy
newborn care practices, the majority of these
deaths could be prevented. Items crucial to saving
more babies’ lives include:
simple as a knit or crocheted cap can help
the baby keep warm, which is key to helping
newborns survive.
Nearly 4 million babies die each year in their
first month of life - half within their first 24 hours
- mostly from preventable or treatable causes.
But by giving mothers and caregivers a package
of simple tools, including guidance on healthy
newborn care practices, the majority of these
deaths could be prevented. Items crucial to saving
more babies’ lives include:
- antibiotics to treat infection
- immunizations against tetanus
- skilled birth attendants at every birth
- • counseling on breastfeeding
- • information on basic newborn care such
- as keeping the cord clean and keeping the baby warm
This is where you can help by making a cap!
Your caps will be sent to Save the Children’s
newborn health programs in Africa, Asia
and Latin America. Visit
Your caps will be sent to Save the Children’s
newborn health programs in Africa, Asia
and Latin America. Visit
CAPS FOR GOOD
to see stories about how caps like yours
are making a difference in the lives of mothers
and children around the world.
to see stories about how caps like yours
are making a difference in the lives of mothers
and children around the world.
So, how about it?
Will you help to
save a little baby's life?
(DEADLINE FOR MAILING IS FEBRUARY 28, 2011
(ALL INFORMATION DOWNLOADED FROM CAPS FOR GOOD)
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