Neonatal Warmers— Are They Really Justified In Our Hot Climates, Especially In Summer, put Your Hand Under Warmer, For 10-15 Mins, Beside Baby An

Neonatal warmers — Are they really justified in our hot climates, especially in summer. 1) I often see neonates with warm (hot) bodies— under hot warmers. I often feel surprised at the heat they are exposed to and that is dangerous, if temperature controlling thermostats of warmers fail or if thermal sensors fail. Can cause burns, hyperthermia, injure eyes, etc  2) They need to be wrapped properly— 1) in many layers (winter / rainy days)  2) In single layer (sunny and summer days). Note the temperature of the wrapped baby with the infrared thermometer. Then you will understand. 3) Warmers are designed for cold snow countries.

Not for us. 4) Put your hand under warmer, for 10-15 mins, besides baby and feel the discomfort. Babies can’t express. And that is dangerous, if temperature controlling thermostats fail or if thermal sensors fail. Yes sensors, thermostats often fail. check for…