<![CDATA[The training on the care of Low Birth Weight (LBW) babies aims to improve the skills of mothers and family caregivers in taking care of LBW babies after hospital discharge. LBW babies require special attention due to their increased vulnerability to health issues. This activity was carried out with partners consisting of mothers and family caregivers who have LBW babies, with a total of 6 participants. The method used in this training was a combination of direct training for the mothers and the creation of a WhatsApp group to support communication and consultation during the home care process. The training activity was divided into several stages: preparation, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, and reporting & outcomes. In the preparation phase, mothers and caregivers were provided with information about LBW baby care through training materials. During the implementation phase, mothers and caregivers were directly trained on LBW baby care techniques, including breastfeeding, skin care, and safe sleep positioning. Throughout the monitoring phase, supervision was conducted through the WhatsApp group to provide direct guidance. After the training, an evaluation was conducted to measure the improvement in the knowledge and skills of the mothers and caregivers. The training results showed a significant improvement in every aspect of LBW baby care that was measured. The average pre-test score for kangaroo care, breastfeeding, ASI, and bathing care before the training was 41.91, while the average post-test score after the training increased to 53.37. This shows an increase of 11.46 points after the training. These results demonstrate a significant improvement in the skills of mothers and caregivers in caring for LBW babies after hospital discharge. Family caregivers showed high enthusiasm in practicing the learned techniques and actively participated in consultations through the WhatsApp group.]]>
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