<b>Supportive care</b><br>ffKeep baby warm ffFor high temperature, control environment i.e. (undress), avoid paracetamol ffPrevent hypoglycaemia (breastfeeding if tolerated/possible, NGT or IV glucose) ffEnsure hydration/nutrition ffGive oxygen if needed (SpO2 < 90%)}<b>First line treatment</b><br>ffGive ampicillin 50 mg/kg IV every 6 hours plus gentamicin 5 mg/kg every 24 hours for 10 days<br><b>If risk of staphylococcus infection (infected umbilicus or multiple skin pustules,</b><br>ffGive cloxacillin 50 mg/Kg IV/IM every 6 hours and gentamicin 5-7 mg/Kg every 24 hours –– Clean infected umbilicus and pustules and apply gentian violet<br><b>If no improvement after 48-72 hours change from ampicillin to:</b><br>ffCeftriaxone 100 mg/kg daily