Treatment for Low Body Temperature in Babies
Generally, the correct treatment is based on the reason for the child’s low body temperature. It is important to note that infants are quite vulnerable to overheating as well as cold. Therefore, avoid overdressing them, exposing them to extreme heat, or placing them directly in front of hot radiators in your quest to keep them warm. In cases where making use of techniques such as increasing the temperature of the whole apartment or dressing the infant more warmly does not seem to work, it is of utmost importance to visit your healthcare provider to help find a better treatment for the child.
Some of the strategies to incorporate when a baby has trouble regulating its temperature:
- Skin-to-skin contact with the warm body of a parent
- Breastfeeding
- Snuggling the baby with a blanket
- Drying the infant to avoid heat loss