It’s one of those questions that you ask the most often as a young parent: How should I dress baby for the temperature? With the fear of overdressing or underdressing them, it’s a real headache for parents in baby’s first year. When dressing baby for the night, it is important to ensure just the right balance between comfort and safety. Babies need plenty of sleep to grow, develop and stay in good health, and this starts with how they are dressed at night.
What is the ideal room temperature for baby?
Before knowing how to dress your baby at night, it is important to check the temperature of their room. The clothes in which to dress your infant will essentially depend on the season and the room temperature. The Institute for the Prevention of Domestic Accidents (IPAD) recommends an ambient temperature of between 16 and 20° C.
It is worth investing in a thermometer to check the temperature of baby’s room before each bedtime.
How should I dress baby for the temperature?
At baby’s bedtime you ask the fateful question: how should I dress them before putting them to bed? You can find all the answers to your questions here!
How should I dress baby at night between 16 and 18 degrees?
If the room temperature is between 16 and 18 degrees, we recommend that you dress baby in a long-sleeved bodysuit, velvet (or terry cloth) pyjamas and a TOG 2 sleeping bag to keep them nice and warm in their sleep.
How do I dress baby at night between 18 and 20 degrees?
If the room temperature is between 18 and 20° C (recommended temperature), dress them a little lighter: a short-sleeved bodysuit, velvet pyjamas and a TOG1 sleeping bag.
How should you dress baby at night between 20 and 22 degrees?
When spring arrives, room temperature tends to rise, especially on sunny days. It is therefore important to dress your baby in suitable clothes for the night: a long-sleeved bodysuit, cotton pyjamas and a TOG 1 sleeping bag.
If you choose a short-sleeved bodysuit, put cotton pyjamas on baby, since these will be lighter.
How should I dress baby at night between 22 and 24 degrees?
When the weather starts getting warm, baby’s sleep can be impacted. To minimise sleeping difficulties, choose lighter clothes for your baby: a short-sleeved bodysuit and a TOG 1 blanket will be sufficient.
How should I dress baby at night between 24 and 27 degrees?
To get baby to sleep in peace, even during hot weather, you can put them in a TOG 1 sleeping bag and cover them with a blanket or simply put them in a short-sleeved bodysuit.
Our tips for getting baby to sleep during hot weather
- -Give them a lukewarm bath (35° C) before putting them to bed or dampen baby’s body using a face flannel.
- -Close windows and blinds during the day in extreme heat and only open them during the night or very early morning when the outdoor temperature is lower.
- -Leave your little one’s bedroom door open to create a draught.
Here are some tips for dressing baby at night:
1/ Ensure that your baby is lying comfortably: Before starting to dress baby, ensure that they are comfortable. Change their nappy if necessary and feed them if they’re hungry.
2/ Choose comfortable clothes: When you choose clothes for baby, ensure that they are comfortable and easy to put on. Soft cotton clothes are often the most comfortable for newborns. Avoid clothes that are too tight or that could rub against your baby’s skin, since this can irritate them.
3/ Measure the room temperature: The temperature of baby’s room is a critical factor to take into account when dressing baby for the night. Baby’s ideal room temperature is about 18 – 20 degrees. You can use a thermometer to measure the temperature of the room.
4/ Avoid using blankets: it is important to avoid giving baby a blanket when they’re sleeping, since this may increase the risk of them suffocating. However, if you must use a blanket, ensure that it is properly secured in place and cannot be pulled over baby’s face.
5/ Monitor your baby during the night: It is important to monitor your baby during the night to ensure that they are comfortable and will not get too warm. If your baby is sweating a lot, and they have a hot neck, take a few layers off them.
