title: Climate and environmental concepts.
abstract: What constitutes an optimal environment is still under question, but active research involves determining which external stimuli are beneficial and which are detrimental to infants. Temperature control and visual, auditory, proprioceptive, and tactile stimulation are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000161:Acoustic Stimulation; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D004780:Environment, Controlled; D006801:Humans; D007186:Incubators, Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008029:Lighting; D009725:Nurseries, Hospital