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Should a newborn wear a hat at all times when it's cold outside?
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The face and scalp: Are very vascular and as such are a source of heat loss. This is more important in newborns as the scalp makes up a larger percentage of body surface area than in the adult and is a larger source of body heat loss. Put the lid on the kid...So to speak.
Answered 7/11/2016
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Hat: Newborn should absolutely wear a hat. A baby can lose 30 percent of its body heat by not wearing a hat.
Answered 12/26/2013
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