BEMPU training
After randomization, the BEMPU was provided to the parents free of cost. It was applied to the wrist of each newborn in the BEMPU group two days before the discharge. This ensured that the parents get accustomed with it. After wearing BEMPU and making it "on" by removing the tag, it shows blue light when the neonate is normothermic. If shows an orange light with a beep alarm sound immediately when skin temperature drops below 36.5 °C. Parents were advised to keep the BEMPU in place 24X7 for 28 days at home and to provide KMC every time when it beeped in addition to the routine KMC at home. They were also advised to consult a doctor immediately if it alarmed continuously, even after starting KMC.