Cold exposure in babies
Babies, especially newborns, are more likely to suffer injury from cold exposure.
- They have a large body surface area compared with their weight. Their body heat is lost more rapidly when exposed to cold weather conditions.
- Their ability to regulate body temperatures is not well-developed. They are not able to shiver (which warms a person up).
- They don't have much fat under their skin which keeps them warm.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: July 5, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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