Use of Topical Emollient Oil for Improving Health Outcomes of Preterm Babies in Ethiopian: A hybrid Feasibility-Pilot Trial

INTERVENTION: Standard or routine Neonatal Care Topical Coconut Oil Application CONDITION: ; Paediatrics Paediatrics PRIMARY OUTCOME: Neonatal weight gain (g/kg/day) and Incidence of neonatal infection SECONDARY OUTCOME: 1. Clinical: ; . Length and head circumference ; 2. Implementation: ; Feasibility, Acceptability, Appropriateness ; 3. Economic: ; Cost per additional weight gain, Cost per infection averted INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Preterm neonates born before 37 weeks of gestation admitted to participating NICUs 2. Clinically stable preterm neonates eligible for routine neonatal skin care 3. Written informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian 4. Mothers or primary caregivers of enrolled preterm neonates 5. Healthcare professionals and stakeholders directly involved in the care of preterm neonates