How should babies keep warm when sleeping at night?
Some people say that babies who cover too tightly are prone to "stuffy heat syndrome", but if they cover not enough, they are afraid that delicate babies will catch a cold. What is the cover for keeping babies warm when they sleep in winter? In winter, the warm measures for babies to sleep should be selected based on their age. There are different ways for newborns, infants, and young children to keep warm while sleeping in winter. Let's take a look together.
Newborns: thin pajamas+blankets+thin blankets/blankets. The newborn has the protection of close fitting pajamas, coupled with the safe and warm feeling of being wrapped in a blanket. At this time, the mother will cover the baby with a blanket below the chest, and the baby must be very warm. According to the weather conditions, the mother can adjust the thickness of the blanket to ensure the baby's comfortable sleep.
Baby: Thin cotton pajamas+vest style sleeping bag+thin quilt. After a baby grows up, their arms are unwilling to be restrained. In order to ensure the warmth of the baby's upper body, mothers can choose sleeveless sleeping bags for the baby, and warm pajamas will not make the baby's arms feel cold. Similarly, depending on the specific temperature, the mother can cover the baby's sleeping bag with a blanket.
Preschool children: thin pajamas+long sleeved sleeping bags or thin cotton pajamas+large cotton quilts. Put the baby into a big and warm sleeping bag, and the mother can sleep peacefully. If it's an honest little baby, you can also cover it with a big blanket.
However, some babies are unwilling to cover themselves with blankets while sleeping, why is this?
The blanket is thick or not loose, making it uncomfortable to cover oneself. However, in cold weather, if one wakes up at night and urinates, they will suddenly be stimulated by the cold, causing their skin to contract slightly. If an adult covers them with an uncomfortable blanket, they will have the behavior of "knocking it off" to seek comfort; The temperature inside the room is high, coupled with being covered with a thick blanket, which makes it uncomfortable.
What kind of blanket is good to cover in winter? How to choose a baby blanket? How to cover the blanket to keep the baby warm without kicking them open?
The quilt should not be too thick. Many parents are afraid of their children being cold, so they choose very thick blankets when preparing blankets for their babies. As a result, the child fell ill from being kicked. Children with thick blankets are prone to sweating, and their metabolism is faster than that of adults, making them extremely prone to sweating. After sweating, if the baby feels hot, they will naturally kick away the blanket. It's normal for someone to get sick after sweating and getting cold by kicking off the blanket.
The quilt is not easily overweight. The heavy pressure of the blanket on the baby's body can cause discomfort and a sense of pressure, making it difficult for the baby to breathe and not suitable for activities. Babies will instinctively want to kick it away, not want it, and keep it away from their bodies. So, parents should not be too heavy when preparing blankets for their babies.
Pay attention to temperature. Parents can pay more attention to the indoor temperature to choose blankets for their babies. The temperature of the bedroom is most suitable between 20 ℃ and 23 ℃, while the temperature of the bedding is between 32 ℃ and 34 ℃, which helps with sleep. So parents need to ensure the temperature of their children's bedroom and bedding in order to give them a good sleep. In the cold winter, parents may want to warm their children's bedding before they go to bed. This not only allows their children to have high-quality sleep, but also prevents colds.
Sleep is crucial for the growth of babies, and having a good quality of sleep is beneficial for their brain and physical development. So parents should pay attention to their babies' sleep and create a good sleeping environment for them. The selection of blankets must be suitable for the baby's needs and growth. In addition, the baby's blanket is regularly exposed to sunlight, which can make the baby sleep more comfortably. The quilt needs to be big. The baby's blanket must be larger so that it can roll back and forth without leaking air. It won't catch a cold, so parents may want to make it bigger when preparing blankets for their babies.
How to choose a baby blanket?
Bedsheets and duvet covers that come into direct contact with the baby's skin are best made of all cotton. Cotton products absorb sweat, have good breathability, and are less irritating to baby skin. The surface fabric of the bedding should preferably be light colored, while the cotton body should be made of clean cotton or acrylic cotton products. The quilt should not be too thick or too large, usually about one kilogram each, and the size should be suitable for the baby's small bed.
The infant's body temperature regulation function is not yet fully developed, making it easy for them to lose heat. Moreover, babies do not have a trembling reaction when they are cold, and their bodies cannot generate enough heat when they are excessively cold. So, you must pay attention to keeping your baby warm. However, at the same time, due to his limited ability to regulate body temperature, overheating can also affect his health, so keeping warm should not be excessive.
Baby's blankets should be prepared with a few more pieces for easy washing and changing, and can also be increased or decreased according to seasonal changes. In spring and autumn, you can cover your baby with a thin blanket, and in winter, you can cover them with an extra blanket. You can also prepare 2-3 small duvet covers, which are not only convenient for changing and washing, but can also be used as a clip. Alternatively, prepare two children's blankets that increase or decrease accordingly with temperature changes.
To determine if the thickness of the blanket you cover your baby with is appropriate, you can gently touch the back of the baby's neck and feel a slight warmth, indicating that the baby is warm enough. Some new mothers believe that a warm baby's hand indicates that the cover is suitable. In fact, due to the weaker contraction force of the baby's heart compared to adults, the blood reaching the ends of the limbs is relatively less during quiet times, so under normal circumstances, the fingers and toes will be slightly cold. If the baby's hands and feet are always warm when they are quiet, it is likely that the clothes or bedding you are wearing for the baby are too thick.
