<p>Neonatal mortality is persistently high in Uganda stagnating at 27-29 deaths/1000live births. A high neonatal morbidity emanating from inadequate newborn care was responsible for half of the neonatal deaths in central Uganda. We therefore aimed to understand newborn care practices of mothers in Mukono district, in order to guide Mukono district Health office and Ministry of health (MoH) when developing interventions geared at reducing neonatal mortality in the district.</p>