Winter Dressing for Newborn to Sleep

Winter is the favorite season for most people, but it also brings the cold and flu season. Chilly nights are a feature of winter, especially for your infant. It is your duty as a parent to ensure that your child is warm while they sleep. When your infant sleeps well, life is much easier.

Therefore, it does not surprise us in the slightest when a new parent approaches us seeking advice on how to keep their infant warm while they sleep.

What Temperature Should a Baby’s Room be?

Setting the proper room temperature is the first step in preparing your child for winter sleep. As such, you should strive for a comfortable but not stuffy atmosphere. Therefore, the best temperature range to maintain it in is between 68°F and 72°F. To make sure you’re setting the ideal room temperature, utilize a room thermometer if you don’t know how to do it.

How to Dress Baby for Sleep in Winter

• Layering

Please remember that it is super important to layer the clothes on your baby during winter. Moreover, when you can identify what the temperature of the room is, add more layers if needed. As a result, avoid putting on too many layers on your baby.

• Clothes Material

You don’t want your baby feeling uncomfortable while they’re asleep. In that case, we would recommend you put clothes on that are breathable, and simple to breathe in. For example, cotton. Your baby will receive the ventilation needed.

• Keep the Head Covered

A baby’s head always gets cold super quick, if you notice. So, it is a must that you keep your head always covered during winter. Therefore, put on a hat to maintain warmth.

• Use wearable blankets or sleep sacks.

Do you know what wearable blankets are? They provide warmth for your baby, and it won’t put them at risk of having their face covered while sleeping.

• Look for Overheating Indications

Feel your baby’s back or neck for any indications that they may be overheated. Therefore, take off a layer. If you think there are chances of overheating, change the room temperature, or take a layer off.

• Observe the Sleepwear Guidelines

Your pediatrician can recommend you what will suit your baby the best during winter. If you still aren’t sure, don’t worry, you can always consult your pediatrician or 4 Baby Ultrasound.

Is my baby cold or not?

• The behavior of your baby counts.
• Test the skin, hands, nose, back of neck, and hairline.

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