Question
How should one handle a newborn with low body temperature?
Answer
Newborns may experience low body temperature due to factors such as less subcutaneous fat, a large body surface area, and a high number of blood vessels, along with an underdeveloped thermoregulatory center. Low environmental temperatures, inadequate warming, or insufficient heat intake can lead to hypothermia. Solutions include using warming blankets, electric heating pads, warm water baths, or placing the baby in an incubator for external heating.