Ways to keep babies warm: There are several ways to keep babies warm, including the following: Immediate drying and warming after delivery A baby s wet skin loses heat quickly by evaporation and can lose 2 to 3 F (Immediate drying and warming can be done with warm blankets and skin-to-skin contact with the mother, or another source of warmth such as a heat lamp or over-bed warmer.)
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