How to dress your newborn at night to prevent it from being too cold or too hot? The question is open because we all know how much the sleep is very important: if you do not sleep well it will be inevitable that the day is expected to be tough! So how should we dress the little one auntil you feel too high temperature changes? Here are our tips.
The ideal temperature for the bedroom
Remember that the first piece of advice given by early childhood professionals is to lay the baby on his back and do not cover him too much.
For the baby's room it is good to choose a place not too exposed to air currents, but not too hot. The ideal is to have the parquet and a comfortable cot and suitable for the size of the little one. Better to avoid filling it with soft toys which, in addition to collecting dust, would limit its living space.
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La room will be ventilated regularly for good air exchange; also, it is important to make sure that there is one night temperature around 18 or 19 ° C. Very young children are not yet able to regulate their body temperature, so the room should not be overheated. In the bed, just a sheet will suffice (to avoid minor accidents such as diaper overflow or vomiting) and a top sheet to cover. No duvet, quilt or blanket.
How to dress the baby at night according to the room temperature
When it's cold, put your child:
- A long-sleeved leotard
- Warm one-piece pajamas (also called onesie)
- A sleeping bag or an overpyjama
Il long-sleeved leotard covers the baby's belly and arms well. Prefer those that close by pressure, more practical than those that tie on the belly.
I one-piece velvet pajamas they are ideal. Avoid two-piece pajamas that tend to slip when the baby moves in bed, as they often end up on the tummy.
To cover it, you just need a sleeping bag that can also be replaced by an overpyjama. Practical, it allows the child to stay well covered fup to his toes, even if he moves a lot in his sleep But don't use sheets and blankets, they don't bring anything and the child only risks getting entangled in them and having difficulty breathing. Some sleeping bags are equipped with removable sleeves: useful when temperatures vary.
- Winter romper for babies from 3 to 12 months - on Amazon for € 19,95
- Fleece hooded romper - on Amazon for € 19.95
- Flannel romper - sizes up to 12 months - on Amazon for € 21,97
How to dress the baby at night when it is hot?
In hot weather, it is especially important do not cover the baby too much. Plan her wardrobe in advance. Here's what you can never miss:
- A short-sleeved leotard
- Lightweight pajamas
- Sleeping bag
Don't leave the naked child to sleep too in hot weather, better let him wear at least one leotard (sleeveless or short sleeved) to protect the skin from rubbing. A jersey pajamas light will be ideal, or there are also pajamas with short sleeves and legs when the nights get warmer.
Il sleeping bag summer, lighter than winter, allows the child to be sufficiently covered without suffering from the heat. Leotard and light pajamas are sufficient. In the event of a heat wave or a stay in a country with very hot nights (starting at 26 ° C), put the baby to bed with only a diaper and a short-sleeved bodysuit.
- Summer sleeping bag on Amazon at 17.99 €
- ErgoBaby cotton sleeping bag on Amazon for € 29,28
- Lightweight sleeping bag on Amazon for € 29,95
The bandage: pros and cons
La bandage is an ancestral technique rediscovered about ten years ago: it consists inwrap the baby in a cloth or in a blanket during the first 3 months of life. By limiting the disordered movements of the arms and exerting gentle pressure on the tummy, the bandage holds the baby and therefore it helps him to relax and sleep better. Even if mothers and pediatricians are divided on the bandage, we recommend the best ones to buy.
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