Baby Care
Room Temperature for Babies for First-Time Parents
16 to 20 degrees is the recommended range for safe sleep. the version nobody explains before you need it for new parents.
Dr Imran Patel, MBChB
Imran is a paediatrician working in general and emergency paediatrics. He reviews SA Baby’s illness, immunisation and infant health articles for clinical accuracy.
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