Preventing accidents and promoting the safety of parents and caregivers. Neonatal care has become a common practice integrated into the health care plan. The reason for its development is to ensure that infants born sick are cared for and their lives are protected from possible dangers they may encounter while in the community. One of the problems affecting neonatal care is poverty. When the environment in which infants are raised is poor or unsafe, their lives are significantly affected. Poverty is measured in terms of consumption and income levels. In most cases, mothers conceive reluctantly, leading to infants being subjected to conditions that are not conducive to their growth. When consumption levels and incomes are low, mothers struggle to lead the good life they would like for their children. This means that the infant's life is endangered by unsanitary and despicable living conditions (Kaplan, Turrell, & Lynch, 2001, p. 260). Poverty is therefore one of the major environmental problems that can affect an infant's health. When a child born sick leads a difficult life, their chances of benefiting from the best health services are slim. Many children born in poor environments receive poor quality health services, making it difficult for them to achieve good health (Murali & Oyebode, 2004, p. 220). Poverty affects both physical and mental health, and malnutrition is one of the physical effects experienced in an environment marked by poverty. The inability to afford a balanced diet causes individuals to develop health problems, including marasmus and kwashiorkor, common in the Far East and Africa. Malnutrition and...... middle of paper ....... Planning involves setting aside a certain amount of money, through insurance or any other possible means, for the good of the child. The availability of sufficient support funds ensures that the child is protected from malnutrition and infectious diseases (Aber, Bennet, & Conley, 1997, p. 470). Regular immunization should also be ensured by setting aside enough funds to meet the infant's development. . In addition, benefiting from postnatal support is essential because it ensures that the child is well protected and that its growth is not affected. With appropriate postnatal information, the caregiver may be able to assess whether the conditions a child is subjected to are favorable or not. The caregiver must avoid exposing the child to violent and dangerous conditions to ensure that the child is protected from physical and mental harm..