For newborns, due to the underdeveloped body temperature system, it is easy to catch a cold or have a fever. The temperature changes are also very obvious, so when taking care of the baby, the mother should learn to judge whether the baby is cold or hot. So, where do newborns feel cold or not?
The baby's back is the most indicative of body temperature. If you feel the baby's back heating up and sweating, it indicates that the baby is feeling hot. It is possible to reduce the amount of clothing and bedding for the baby and help them dissipate heat as soon as possible. If the baby's back feels cold, it means the baby feels cold, and parents should add clothes and blankets in a timely manner. Properly increase the temperature of the home air conditioner to keep the baby warm.
Usually, touching the back is quite troublesome. Mothers often touch their babies' hands, but in fact, touching their hands can make them feel cold or hot. If the baby's hands are a bit cold, it means they are wearing very little and should increase their clothing appropriately. Be sure to ensure that the temperature in your home is similar to the body temperature of others. Parents and babies have different sensitivity to temperature, and some mothers may feel that the temperature is just right. But for babies, it can be cold, so everything should be based on the baby.
You can touch the baby's neck with your index finger. If the skin feels cold, it means the baby's temperature is not enough. If you feel sweat, it means the baby feels hot. The neck area is most similar to the baby's body temperature, and some mothers feel that their baby has a fever and usually cover their baby's sweat. Due to the underdeveloped sweat glands in babies, covering their sweat can lead to serious danger.
