Dr. Chheda – How cold do newborns really get? Here’s the truth: a full-term newborn baby has the same temperature as you and I do. They don’t get cold easily – they’re actually quite compact and keep all their body heat well. Grandmas love to put 10 blankets on babies. Please make sure grandma doesn’t do that, and don’t do it yourself either! Here’s why: It’s very easy to overheat babies When babies get overheated, they will sweat Sweating can make them lose weight – which is not what we want Unlike adults who can move around to cool off, babies can’t move, making it very easy to overheat them If you honestly think your baby is cold: Put a hat on them Put booties on their feet That’s really all you have to do to help conserve their heat. Remember: Newborn babies are the same temperature that we are. So grandmas, please don’t put 10 blankets on your baby! Transcriptions from AI and may not be 100% accurate