Home Temperature for a New Baby

After questions about the correct way to take their baby's temperature and recognizing if they have a fever, a very common question is about the right temperature to keep their home at to keep their baby safe and comfortable.

Since getting overheated is a risk factor for SIDS and a baby that gets too cold will likely get fussy, have trouble sleeping, and may have other medical problems, thinking about your home's temperature for your baby is important.

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