The following tips will help you plan how to keep your baby’s temperature within the normal range:
Room temperature
Try to keep the room temperature between 16-20°C.
Deciding the right amount of clothing and bedding
Indoors:
Daytime – your baby should wear the same amount of clothes as you wear plus an extra layer.Night time – your baby should wear a vest and babygro in bed plus be covered with the same number of bedding layers as parents.
If your baby seems restless and fussy and the skin appears flushed and feels hot, remove a piece of clothing or blanket.
It is normal for babies to have cool hands and feet. They should feel warm on their chest (same as you) but if their hands or feet feel cold and look blue and blotchy, add mittens, socks/booties, a hat and a cardigan or blanket.Babies do not need to wear hats indoor. It can lead to them overheating.
Outdoors:
Babies should wear hats outdoors in summer and winter to protect against all weather conditions.Babies under six months’ old must be kept out of direct sunlight, especially around midday. During daytime, cover exposed parts of the baby’s skin with sun creams, using the baby specific sun creams. Don’t forget to reapply it regularly throughout the day.In a heated car or on public transport, babies who are overdressed can easily become too hot. Remember to remove a layer/s of clothing or any covering blanket.
When at home
Don’t forget to take off baby’s outdoor clothes and hat when you get inside.Don’t keep the cot, buggy or car seat next to a radiator, heater or fire, in direct sunshine or near an open window.
The following tips will help you plan how to keep your baby’s temperature within the normal range: