how much do you layer up newborn in winter?
Hi,
I am 34 weeks pregnant. My baby will be born in Nov. I am in Chicago...so it will be pretty cold n chilly at that time... the question I have and need your help is about layering my newborn...
At night time..when I put him to his crib...how many layers do I need to add to my baby? I know I shouldn't be adding blankets or anything else...so is swaddling with receiving blanket safe? or do I need to buy one of those sleeper sack? (I am planning to set the room temp at 72 degrees..)
Thanks for your answers....appreciate it...
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Typically its however many layers you are wearing. If you have pjs and 2 blankets, your baby will be most comfortable in 3 layers also. Just watch for his signals to see if he's comfortable (you'll know if he's not). Swaddling vs sleeper sacks really depends on the baby. both are safe, but some kids prefer movement and space, others sleep better if they are swaddled up. Just do which ever you are most comfortable with, or you can try both and see what works best for you!
I used to like the pajamas with the feet in them and maybe a onesie underneath that. And of course I would wrap or cover the baby in a warm blanket and don't let the baby spend a lot of time out in the cold. From the house to the car is fine and in the store, etc. And make sure the baby wears a HAT. Don't feel like you have to spend a bunch of money on fancy clothes that your baby will outgrow in a week. Just get some pjs with feet in them, some socks, long sleeved onesies, little pants, hats, and plenty of blankets. Just layer the clothing and don't let the baby be exposed to outside cold or wind for any real amount of time and you'll be fine.
A very good rule to follow is: Dress them as you would dress. Their body temp is the same. Also, they will usually be covered by a blanket if they're an infant, so take that into consideration as well.