These may be done in the delivery room or in the nursery, depending on several factors, including the condition of the baby. Small or underweight babies as well as very large babies may need special attention and care. Once a baby s temperature has stabilized, the first bath can be given. Footprints are often taken and recorded in the medical record. Before a baby leaves the delivery area, identification bracelets with identical numbers are placed on the baby and mother.
Babies often have two, on the wrist and ankle.
These should be checked each time the baby comes or goes from your room. Click here to view the Online Resources page of this Web. Copyright 2000 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. All rights reserved.