The following factors contribute to hypothermia in preterm babies except
Increased muscular activity generates heat. Increased physical activity(crying, increased body movements) is a compensatory mechanism to generate heat in a neonate on exposure to cold and wet environment. Reference : page 143 Ghai Essential Pediatrics 8th edition
Decreased subcutaneous fat and brown fat
Large surface area in relation to body weight
Less oxygen consumption
Increased muscular activity
New born infants