If you overestimate how fast your baby will grow, and get one that is too big, you can run the risk of them slipping down into the bag. To help keep your baby at a safe and comfortable temperature when sleeping you should only use bedding such as a baby sleep bag.
Never use a duvet or quilt with a baby sleep bag. In fact duvets are not recommended for babies under 1 year old. Younger babies often love to be swaddled to keep them cosy, warm, and feeling secure. Swaddling has been proven to improve the quality of sleep in young babies as it mimics the closeness of the womb and helps to supress the startle or Moro relflex that can wake babies during the night. Sometimes, despite taking every care, you might not be sure whether your baby is too hot or too cold.
The best way to check is to feel their tummy or neck. Remember too that new babies are not able to regulate their body temperature by sweating of shivering, so you need to make sure that they are kept safe and comfortable. Although duvets are considered to be safe for babies of over a year old, babies often sleep better if they stick with what they know such as a sleep bag.
These are ideal for especially wriggly toddlers as there are no loose sheets or blankets to kick off during the night. He would cry the moment we put him down. In this post, you will learn how to dress your baby for better and comfortable sleep in winter.
Babies tend to run warmer than adults as their metabolism is working hard. They are growing and so their metabolism is constantly at work. Most of the books and articles that I read when my baby was going through this said that my baby should be in one more layer than me.
Your baby should wear a footed oneside under the sleep sack. On very cold nights you might have an additional sweater under there. Instead of overloading your baby with heavy or woolen clothes, wear him a few thin layers of warm clothes that you could easily remove during diaper changes. A good rule of thumb is to dress your baby in one more layer than you.
Ideally, the room temperature should feel cozy to a lightly clothed adult. Sometimes, when the weather is too cold, dressing your infant in one piece suits is not enough to keep him warm.
In case your little one kicks the blankets off very often, you can put him into a sleeping bag also known as a wearable blanket to sleep. Place the crib or bassinet several feet away from air vents, drafty windows, fans and outside walls.
Also, close any windows and doors to prevent cold air from entering the room. Mattresses made of too soft material not only put your little one at the risk of a smothering hazard but also increase his chances of getting sick due to the cold air entered into the mattress.
A safe infant sleeping bag can be a good option for dressing your baby for bed. Some sleeping bags have a TOG thermal overall grade rating. This can help you decide which sleeping bag to use in different temperatures. But note that a TOG rating is just a guide. Red Nose recommends that you use a sleeping bag that has a fitted neck and armholes but no hood.
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