How many layers should I dress my baby in? Do I need to cover my baby with a blanket in warm weather? How do I know what to dress my infant in?
With one of the causes of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) being overheating, it is important to monitor your baby's clothing and heat levels closely. The general and advised rule of dressing up and covering up your baby whether out and about or before putting him/her to bed is – dress your baby similarly to your clothing with one added layer if needed.
With one of the causes of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) being overheating, it is important to monitor your baby's clothing and heat levels closely. The general and advised rule of dressing up and covering up your baby whether out and about or before putting him/her to bed is – dress your baby similarly to your clothing with one added layer if needed.
This means if it is hot enough for you to be wearing a
sleeveless vest or tank top, don’t dress your baby in a long sleeve crawler with
a jacket and two blankets. That’s a definite no-no. Have your baby in something
shorter sleeved and maybe cover him / her with a thin or light blanket. On
colder days you may want to be sure that your baby has socks or booties and a
thicker blanket.
Keep tabs on your baby and his/her temperature. It’s a great help to have a little thermometer with you. You could also do a quick check by feeling your little ones tummy. The tummy is more reliable for taking the babies temperature than his/her hands and feet.
Keep tabs on your baby and his/her temperature. It’s a great help to have a little thermometer with you. You could also do a quick check by feeling your little ones tummy. The tummy is more reliable for taking the babies temperature than his/her hands and feet.
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