To keep your baby warm at night, it is important to choose the right bedding and clothing.
Below are ways to cover your baby at night and make them feel warm:
Dress your child in 1 layer of clothing
Dress your child in a light cloth at night to prevent them from overheating. Choose one layer of clothing to dress them in, also, choose a naturally breathing fabric such as cotton, linen, or wool.
Place your newborn in a swaddle if they wriggle a lot
A swaddle blanket will add extra warmth to your child and help them to feel calm.
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Dress your newborn in a baby sleeping bag if the weather is cold
If the weather is cold, place them inside a baby sleeping bag, position their arms inside the armholes, and then do up the zip or buttons.
- This also helps to promote uninterrupted sleep.
- Never use an adult or child sleeping bag. It is important to choose a purpose-made baby sleeping bag to keep your newborn safe in bed.
Remove a layer if your child is sweating
Each time you check your newborn, feel their skin to monitor their temperature. If they feel hot to touch or are sweating, remove 1 layer of fabric to help cool them down. This is important, as newborn babies can’t monitor their own temperature very well.
- For instance, if your child is sweating, remove their swaddle or sleeping bag. Only remove 1 layer at a time to ensure that your child does not get cold.
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