How to dress your newborn when it’s cold?
Some parents opt to stay indoors in winter, but this is not proper. Your baby needs to step out to acclimate to the seasons and the day and night cycle. Here are a few tips on how to keep your baby warm when the cold weather sets in.
1. Layer your baby
It’s always a good option to dress your baby in layers of clothes. Babies lose heat a lot faster than adults; therefore, if you are feeling cold, chances are your baby is feeling way worse. And since they haven’t developed speech yet, they cannot say when they’re feeling cold.
Layering traps heat between the layers, and thin cotton is the best material for this. You can start with a thin material like their onesie and add on some clothes with heavy materials like a snowsuit, especially if your baby will be directly exposed to the snow.
2. Completely cover your baby
Cover up your baby completely from head to toe. You can use mittens for their hands and socks or boots on their feet. The easiest way to know if your baby is cold is to check their feet and hands, so do that from time to time, even if they are covered.
Both babies and adults lose a lot of their body heat through the head. Ensure your baby is wearing a hat that fits them perfectly to avoid heat loss. A hat with straps to tie around the neck is better since it’s secure.
3. Don’t forget her stroller cover and blanket
Stepping out in the cold means you will encounter wind and water. Therefore don’t forget to carry your baby’s blanket if you leave the house with a stroller. Also, use the stroller cover to keep out wind and water droplets. Most of them are waterproof.
4. Observe car seat safety
Bulky clothes cause more harm than good when you put your baby in the car. Athey can compress in the event of a crush and increase your children’s risk of injury. Instead, you can cover your baby up after buckling them in their car seat. No cover is supposed to be between the harness straps and the baby.
5. Beware of your baby overheating
Layering and ensuring that your baby is warm can easily go wrong. To keep your baby warm, ensure that they don’t overheat, pr else they could get a heat rash. Too many blankets or heat could cause sudden infant death syndrome. Check their neck for signs of sweating, and remove their clothes once you get back indoors.
6. Maintain a cool room temperature
After dressing your baby in her girls pyjamas for a nap, maintain the room temperature at sixty-eight to seventy-two degrees
Conclusion
Whether it’s in girl’s pajamas, onesies, mittens or blankets, dressing your baby is all about keeping them comfortable, Therefore ensuring they are safe from the elements.
