“Newborns don’t have the ability to regulate their core temperature. They lack the shiver reflex to up their body heat in the cold, and they don’t have enough fat to do it either. But that doesn’t mean you and yours should stay inside all season! Getting outside with your baby is important. In fact, spending a mere 20 minutes in nature is enough to improve well-being—something all new parents could use—according to a 2019 study. Plus, babies who spend time outside exposed to natural light, sleep better than babies who don’t.”
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