Make sure the baby is kept warm. Preterm newborns must be kept warm at all times because keeping them warm is a key concern due to their immaturity.
- Preterm newborns must be kept warm at all times because keeping them warm is a key concern due to their immaturity. Infants that were born very late in the pregnancy could need extra warmth.
- This additional support may take the form of a hat and additional garments for certain infants.
- For several hours, days, or even weeks after birth, some infants may need assistance from warming lamps, a radiant warmer, or an incubator.
- They can lose heat quickly if the temperature is too low. Babies can overheat in a heated environment, which raises the chance of SIDS (see below).
- Your infant will be able to tolerate lower temperatures even though the baby unit is very warm.
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