Question
Should I measure my full-term newborn’s temperature every morning and evening?
Answer
Full-term newborns should be kept warm, and those with the means should maintain their body temperature within the normal range, making daily temperature measurements essential. Additionally, breastfeeding should be initiated as soon as possible to prevent hypoglycemia, and blood glucose levels should be monitored to detect hypoglycemia promptly and provide treatment. Infants with insufficient energy may require partial intravenous nutrition. If necessary, the baby should be transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for further treatment. Full-term newborns are the most common type of low-birth-weight infants, with a gestational age of 38 to 42 weeks and a weight less than 2500 grams, which is 25% lower than the normal weight for their age group.