My baby forehead is warmer than normal and temperature is 96°F, is there any problem? what may be the reason?

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ExpertDr Arti SharmaPaediatrician4 years ago

A. Hi it's normal for head to be warmer than rest of the body babies have head which have large surface area and babies regulate body temperature this way make baby wear weather appropriate clothing

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