202 S. Park Street
Madison, WI 53711
NICU: (608) 417-6215 or
1-800-261-2229
General Information: (608) 417-6000
Location: Meriter Hospital - 7 North
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A low to mid-70's temperature is warm enough as long as the baby is dressed appropriately.
One rule of thumb is to dress your baby like you are dressed for that kind of day and a similar amount of activity (usually sleeping or quiet). The best way to tell if your baby is dressed warm enough is to look and touch his skin:
If these things do not make a difference and your baby continues to be uncomfortable, take your baby's temperature; your baby could be sick.