Appendix: Summaries extracted from the study of hand raising Lu De

1. Successful hand raising of an infant requires a suitable environment and an appropriate nutrition. Fresh air, incubator temperature and humidity should be regularly adjusted according to the development of the baby. Thick bedding should be provided for the infant to lie on as well as a cover. The baby should be covered at all times, to stimulate the constant pressure present of the mother.
2. The best nursing position for the infant is to maintain an angel of 20-45 degrees between the floor of incubator and the baby’s jawline. Do not feed quickly. Observe the infant’s ability to swallow the mild and feed accordingly.
3. Supplements can be added to the milk to help enhance immunity immunoglobuins.
4. To stimulate , carefully use fingers to tap the perianal area. Avoid scratching this skin as ulcer will quickly form. Stimulation of is done with a moistened, warm cotton pad patted on the perianal area.
5. The infant’s resting position should be regularly changed so as to avoid developmental and respiratory problems.