The progress of medicine manifests itself especially in the lives of the smallest earthlings, the premature babies. Whereas in the past babies with a birth weight of less than 1000 g could hardly survive, today it is quite possible for children weighing 500 g to have a good chance without harm. Care, attention and nursing do the rest. The photos were taken at the intensive care unit for premature babies at Bethanien Hospital. The photo shows: Premature baby with 800 g, DEU, Germany, Europe