{"id":455,"date":"2020-05-02T10:03:20","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T10:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommyinstinct.com\/?p=455"},"modified":"2022-05-07T11:13:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-07T11:13:35","slug":"how-to-dress-baby-for-sleep-by-temperature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommyinstinct.com\/how-to-dress-baby-for-sleep-by-temperature\/","title":{"rendered":"How to dress baby for sleep by temperature safely and comfortably"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a newborn in the house is not something you can just simply say \u201cawww\u201d and then do something else.<\/p>\n

It means you, as a parent, have to look after that tiny human, taking care of him from his sleep to his food. <\/p>\n

No matter how much you read and prepare in advance, when holding your baby in your arms, your mind started going wild.<\/p>\n

\u201cOMG, I hope my baby is comfortable\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAm I holding him too tight?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIs he sleeping, is he still breathing?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIs he hungry, when was the last time he ate? Do I need to wake him up and feed him?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIs his diaper dirty<\/a>? Should I change him now? Can I wake him up?\u201d<\/p>\n

When your baby is safe in your arms, you feel ok. But when you have to put him down to his crib<\/a>, then your mind goes wild again.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs it too hot, is it too cold, is his clothes warm enough?\u201d<\/p>\n

And you have a good reason to wonder. According to Healthlinkbc<\/a>, an overheated baby has a higher risk of SIDS. You have to make sure how to keep your baby warm but not hot.<\/p>\n

In this article, I will show you exactly how to dress a baby for sleep<\/a> in a 70 degree room, which is in the safe temperature range.<\/p>\n

How to dress baby for sleep by temperature: recommended room temperature for babies<\/h2>\n

\u201cHey, my baby was comfortable inside my belly for 9 months, with the temperature of 98 degree Fahrenheit, or 37 degrees Celsius. Then I should create a similar environment for him!\u201d<\/p>\n

A lot of people think that, but it is not the case. <\/p>\n

Think deeper for a moment, our body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius or 98 degrees Fahrenheit, then we should be very comfortable when the environment around us has the same temperature, yes? Then why do we stay inside an air-conditioned room when it is only 80 degree F or 27 degree C?<\/p>\n

Same thing for babies. Trust me, they don\u2019t sleep well in an overheated room.<\/p>\n

Luckily, there\u2019s a range, so you don\u2019t have to keep your home at one exact temperature. In general, experts recommend temperatures between 65 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit<\/a>, which is the equivalent of 18 to 21 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n

It sounds too cold, doesn\u2019t it? Even for adults.<\/p>\n

But as a baby\u2019s temperature is usually higher than adults, they can deal with a cooler room.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let your baby\u2019s cool hands and feets fool you and add more covers and blankets for him. He is most comfortable when his neck is warm (not hot, not sweaty) and his hands and feets are cool (sometimes cold). This is because they are often exposed and thus will naturally carry a lower temperature. If the hands and feet are cold, this doesn\u2019t mean that your baby is too cold!<\/p>\n

How to dress baby for sleep by temperature: how do I know if my baby is too hot?<\/h2>\n

The easiest way to tell if your baby is too hot or too cold is by feeling the nape of the neck to see if it\u2019s sweaty or cold to the touch. Moreover, there are a few more signs of overheating:<\/p>\n