Chilai Kalan Winter Protocol

Severe Winter Newborn Thermal Protection

Keeping premature babies, infants, and new mothers safe during power outages and sub-zero temperatures in Kashmir.

Primary Thermal Shield

Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Skin-to-Skin Warmth

During winter power cuts, the mother's own body heat is the most reliable, constant thermal incubator for a newborn or premature infant.

• Place the baby wearing only a diaper and warm cap directly against the mother's bare chest.

• Cover both mother and baby with a warm blanket or Pheran.

• The mother's body automatically raises skin temperature to warm a cold infant.

Critical Safety Warning

Kangri & Coal Bukhari Carbon Monoxide Safety

Never keep an active Kangri under baby blankets or an unventilated coal Bukhari inside a closed room with sleeping infants.

⚠️ Burning coal releases invisible, odorless Carbon Monoxide gas which causes sudden infant breathing distress.

⚠️ Use electric oil-filled radiators, blowers, or hot water bottles placed AWAY from direct baby skin contact.

Infant Hypothermia Check

How to Check Your Baby's Body Temperature

Feel the Chest & Abdomen: The baby's stomach and chest should feel warm to touch. If the chest is cold, the baby is in hypothermia and requires immediate warming.

Warm Cap & Socks: Infants lose 50% of body heat through their head. Always cover baby head with a soft warm cap.

Need 24/7 NICU Emergency Assistance?

Medicare Super Speciality Hospital NICU is fully powered with backup generators & radiant warmers.

Call Emergency Desk: +91 6006 700 425