HOW TO DRESS THE NEWBORN AT NIGHT? THE MOST SUITABLE CLOTHING.

How to dress the baby at night to prevent it from being too cold or too hot? The question is open because we all know how much sleep is very important: if you do not sleep well it will be inevitable that the day is expected to be tough! So how should we dress the little one so that he doesn't feel too high temperature changes? Here are our tips. But first, we want to leave you a video on the development of the newborn.

The ideal temperature for the bedroom

Remember that the first advice given by early childhood professionals is to lay the baby on his back and not cover him too much.
For the child's room it is good to choose a place that is not too exposed to drafts, but not too hot. The ideal is to have parquet flooring and a comfortable cot suitable for the size of the child. It is better to avoid filling it with soft toys which, in addition to collecting dust, would limit his living space.

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The room should be ventilated regularly for good air exchange; moreover, it is important to make sure that at night there is a temperature around 18 or 19 ° C. Very young children are not yet able to regulate their body temperature , so the room should not be overheated. In the bed, all you need is a sheet (to avoid minor accidents such as diaper overflow or vomiting) and a top sheet to cover. No duvet, quilt or blanket.

How to dress the baby at night according to the room temperature

When it's cold, put your baby:

A long-sleeved leotard
Warm one-piece pajamas (also called onesie)
A sleeping bag or an overpyjama

The long-sleeved leotard covers baby's belly and arms well. Prefer those that close by pressure, more practical than those that tie on the belly.

One-piece velvet pajamas are ideal. Avoid two-piece pajamas that tend to slip when the baby moves in bed, as they often end up on the tummy.

To cover it, you just need a sleeping bag that can also be replaced by an overpyjama. Practical, it allows the baby to remain well covered up to the tips of his toes, even if he moves a lot in his sleep. But do not use sheets and blankets, they do not carry anything and the child only risks getting caught in them and having difficulty breathing. Some sleeping bags are equipped with removable sleeves: useful when temperatures vary.

Winter romper for babies from 3 to 12 months - on Amazon for € 19.95
Fleece hooded romper - on Amazon for € 19.95
Flannel romper - sizes up to 12 months - on Amazon for € 21.97

How to dress your baby at night when it's hot?

In hot weather, it is especially important not to cover the baby too much. Plan her wardrobe in advance. Here's what you can never miss:

A short-sleeved leotard
Lightweight pajamas
Sleeping bag

Do not leave the baby naked to sleep even in hot weather, better make him wear at least one body (sleeveless or short-sleeved) to protect the skin from rubbing. A light jersey pajamas will be ideal, or there are also pajamas with short sleeves and legs when the nights get warmer.

The summer sleeping bag, lighter than the winter one, allows the baby to be sufficiently covered without suffering from the heat. Leotard and light pajamas are sufficient. In the event of a "heat wave" or a stay in a country with very hot nights (starting at 26 ° C), put the baby to bed with only a diaper and a short-sleeved bodysuit.

Summer sleeping bag on Amazon at 17.99 €
ErgoBaby cotton sleeping bag on Amazon for € 29.28
Lightweight sleeping bag on Amazon for € 29.95

The bandage: pros and cons

Swaddling is an ancestral technique rediscovered about ten years ago: it consists of "wrapping the baby in a cloth or blanket during the first 3 months of life. By limiting the disordered movements of the arms and exerting a slight pressure on the belly, the swaddling contains the baby and therefore helps him to relax and sleep better Even if mothers and paediatricians divide on the swaddling, we recommend the best ones to buy.