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Is Your Baby Overheating? Signs Your Baby Is Too Hot – Happiest Baby
By Dr. Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP
On This Page
- Why Babies Overheat Easily
- Normal Infant Temperature
- Signs of Overheating
- Ideal Room Temperature
- How to Prevent Overheating During Sleep
- How to Prevent Overheating in the Winter
- How to Prevent Overheating in The Summer
- How to Cool Down an Overheated Baby
- Overheating & Heat Rash
- Overheating vs. Fever
- Final Thoughts on Overheating
You never want your little one to be too hot! If your baby’s overheating, they're likely uncomfortable, their sleep may suffer, and they may get heat rash. But there’s an even more serious concern: Overheating can raise the risk of infant sleep death, also called SIDS.
Studies have shown that thick clothing, too many layers, and high room temperatures increase the risk of SIDS. While it may seem counterintuitive, infants are at higher risk of SIDS during the winter months. That’s because parents worry their baby may get cold and they try to prevent that by overdressing them or cranking up the heat.
Why Babies Overheat EasilyInfants are not great at regulating their core temperature. For one, their body temperature rises much faster than yours. Plus, babies and children sweat less, which greatly reduces their ability to cool down. And it’s not just that babies are more prone to overheating, they’re more likely to be affected by a heat-related illness, too. For instance, because babies’ sweat glands aren’t yet fully developed, they’re more likely to get heat rash or prickly heat.
Normal Infant TemperatureA normal temperature in babies is around 97.5 degrees Fahrenheit (36.4 degrees Celsius). Overheating and fevers in babies are around 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) or above. Keep in mind that normal baby body temperatures can vary in your baby throughout the day.
Luckily, there’s an easy way to tell if your baby is too hot. Touch their ears and neck. If their ears are red and hot—and their neck is sweaty—your baby is too warm. Dress them more lightly or cool the room.
Is your baby overheating? How to check...
Below you’ll find a few signs and symptoms of a baby overheating:
- Warm to the touch
- Red skin
- Rapid heartbeat
- Fever without sweating
- Lethargic or unresponsive
- Vomiting
- Dizzy or confused
No matter the season, keep the room your baby is in between 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 22. 2 degrees Celsius). While you can measure the room temperature with a thermometer, in general, the temperature should not be too cool or too warm for an adult.
How to Prevent Overheating During Sleep
In addition to setting the thermostat to the ideal sleeping temperature, avoid over-bundling your little bundle for naps or at bedtime with extra layers of clothing or hats. Here are some pointers on dressing your little one for sleep:
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DON’T use a hat for sleep. Hats are especially problematic because covering their head reduces your baby’s ability to use their head as a little radiator, giving off extra heat. Also, in the middle of the night, a hat might accidentally slip over your little one’s face and cause breathing difficulties.
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DO wrap Baby in a lightweight swaddle. In hot weather, it’s fine to let your baby sleep in just a short-sleeve bodysuit and light muslin swaddle. (My Sleepea 5-Second Swaddle is made from organic cotton and features breathable mesh at shoulders and legs to keep babies cool and comfy. ) In cooler weather, opt for a long-sleeve bodysuit or footie pajamas and a swaddle. (For babies who are rolling, swap the swaddle for a lightweight sleep sack.)
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DON’T use loose blankets. Never use loose blankets, which are an overheating risk and a suffocation risk. (A safe crib is a crib free of toys, blankets, and all objects except a pacifier.)
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DON’T use electric blankets (or heating pads) with your baby. These overheat infants and expose them to electromagnetic radiation.
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DO place Baby’s bassinet away from the heater. Keep your little one a good distance away from heating vents, radiators, portable heaters, and fireplaces to avoid overheating.
Bundling babies for cold-weather adventures—plus cranking the indoor heat—can easily increase their risk of overheating. Not only are babies terrible at regulating their body temperature, they lack enough body fat to keep themselves insulated and snug. Plus, newborns have yet to develop the shiver reflex, which works to increase body heat in the cold. Here are common-sense steps to avoid your baby overheating in the winter:
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DO dress Baby in layers. Dress your little one in one more layer than you’re wearing. If your bub gets too warm, simply peel off a layer. For outdoors, start with a long-sleeve cotton bodysuit, then add soft pants, socks, and a sweater. If you’ve got a jacket on, your baby should have a jacket or snowsuit on, too—plus a blanket. Finally, don’t forget a hat, mittens, and warm booties to keep their head, hands, and feet warm
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DON’T dress your baby in a sweater when using a baby carrier. If you’re wearing a baby carrier, your baby likely doesn’t need a sweater or sweatshirt under their jacket. That’s because your body heat will provide just enough extra warmth to keep your little one toasty, without overheating. (Make sure your little one’s face isn’t pressed against your chest or clothing!)
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DO use a blanket instead of a coat in the car. Bulky coats and snowsuits should not be worn in the car seat. They leave too much space under the harness, endangering your baby in the event of a car accident. Instead, secure your little one into their car seat jacket-free, then place a blanket on the lower part of their body. Once the car warms up, remove the blanket.
It’s no surprise that high outdoor temperatures put babies and children at an elevated risk for becoming overheated. Here are some easy to-dos to keep your little one from overheating in the summer:
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DON’T go out during peak heat. The day is always at its hottest between around 10am and 2pm. Try to avoid extended outside time during those hours when the temperature is high. And spend time in the shade otherwise!
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DO seek air conditioning. If you don’t have air conditioning at home and you’re experiencing extreme heat, find a nearby building that has AC, like the library or shopping mall. And if you do have AC, never put your baby to sleep next to the unit or they’ll get too cold.
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DON’T cover the stroller. Draping your baby’s stroller with a muslin blanket may shield your bub from the sun, but it traps heat, increasing the temperature of the stroller…and your baby. Instead, use a large canopy or mesh sun shield specially designed for strollers that provide shade and adequate airflow.
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DO keep hydrated. Babies get all their hydration needs from either breastmilk or formula, so on steamy days, offer more of the same. But you should not give your baby water in the first 6 months of life. From 6 to 12 months, however, 4 to 8 ounces a day is okay.
How to Cool Down an Overheated Baby
If you believe your baby is overheating, then here are some steps that you can try to cool down your little one:
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Offer your baby fluids. If younger than 6 months, offer breastmilk or formula only. If between 6 months and 1 year, offer 4 to 8 ounces of water a day.
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Take your baby to a cooler room. Know that lower floors—and shaded rooms—will be cooler.
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Dress your baby in light clothing. Cotton and breathable loose-fitting fabrics are ideal.
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Sponge your baby in lukewarm/cooler water. Don’t use cold water or ice in the bath.
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Apply a cold compress. Hold it to your baby’s forehead or limbs to help cool them down.
If symptoms do not improve, contact your pediatrician.
Baby Overheating & Heat RashBabies develop heat rash (aka prickly heat) when their salty sweat gets trapped and irritates the skin. It most commonly appears on your baby’s neck, armpits, chest, back, elbows, or thighs. The rash presents as little red dots (irritated hair follicles) and splotchy skin and can be accompanied by fever, chills, and bumps. In most cases, heat rash generally fades on its own within two to three days. But if you think your child has a heat rash, give your doctor a call anyway. They may recommend you sprinkle on a dusting of cornstarch powder—never talcum—to absorb excess sweat and prevent irritation. Applying a cool compress to the heat rash and giving your bub cool baths can help, too.
Newborn Overheating vs. FeverIt’s natural to think that your overheated baby may have a fever. To be sure, take your baby’s temperature and consult your healthcare provider if you have any concern. (For the most accurate temperature reading in babies and toddlers up to 3 years old, use a rectal thermometer.) Additionally, the symptoms below indicate that your baby may have a fever:
- Difficulty sleeping
- Lack of eating
- No interest in playtime
- Lethargic or not as active as usual
Any baby under 3 months with a rectal temperature of 100. 4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, must be checked by a doctor. And any child with a fever over 104 degrees Fahrenheit needs to be evaluated. So, if you see those numbers, don’t hesitate to give your pediatrician a call!
Baby Overheating: Final ThoughtsThe thing to keep in mind is that babies cannot regulate their body temperature well, so you always want to avoid extremes in temperature, whether that’s hot or cold. If you’re ever not sure if your baby is too hot, do the “ear check” to be safe!
More on Baby Safety:
- 6 Winter Care Tips for Newborns
- Flu Shot Need-to-Know
- Dr. Harvey Karp’s Natural Cold Remedies for Babies
- Summer Safety Tips for Babies and Kids
- Smart Sunscreen Advice for Babies and Big Kids
About Dr. Harvey Karp
Dr. Harvey Karp, one of America’s most trusted pediatricians, is the founder of Happiest Baby and the inventor of the groundbreaking SNOO Smart Sleeper. After years of treating patients in Los Angeles, Dr. Karp vaulted to global prominence with the release of the bestselling Happiest Baby on the Block and Happiest Toddler on the Block. His celebrated books and videos have since become standard pediatric practice, translated into more than 20 languages and have helped millions of parents. Dr. Karp’s landmark methods, including the 5 S’s for soothing babies, guide parents to understand and nurture their children and relieve stressful issues, like new-parent exhaustion, infant crying, and toddler tantrums.
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What to Do If Baby's Temperature Spikes
No parent ever wants to see their little one sick, so it’s natural for panic to set in the minute baby feels warm to the touch—especially if it’s your little one’s first fever. The sad reality is, as much as no one wants it to, odds are baby will have their first fever sooner or later. Your best defense is to know what is considered a fever for a baby and the best course of action to take. Read on for expert advice on how to treat a baby fever depending on your child’s age and symptoms, as well as when to call the doctor.
In this article:
What is considered a fever for baby?
How to tell if baby has a fever
How to take baby’s temperature
Why do babies get fevers?
What to do if baby has a fever
When to call the doctor for baby fever
What Is Considered a Fever for Baby?
You think baby feels warm so you take their temperature—but knowing how to interpret the results is key. So what’s a fever for a baby? A temperature reading of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) or higher is considered a fever in babies. This is not a normal body temperature for babies and therefore constitutes a baby fever, says California-based pediatrician Tanya Altmann, MD. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a normal baby temperature is 97 to 100.3 degrees Fahrenheit.
How to Tell If Baby Has a Fever
How do you know if it’s a fever or something else that’s bothering baby? One key warning sign of a baby fever is heat. “When baby has a temperature, they feel like a little radiator,” says Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH, a family physician and co-author of The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby’s First Year. If your child’s forehead feels warm to the touch, use a thermometer to take baby’s temperature (more on that in a bit).
Since your little one can’t tell you when they’re feeling unwell or feverish, it helps to pay attention to their general behavior too. “When baby has a fever they’ll feed less and either sleep more or sleep less,” Altmann says. “They might be fussier or might not look right at you.”
Keep an eye out for the following signs of fever in babies:
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Baby feels warm. “If baby is hotter than usual, that’s a big sign of fever,” McAllister says.
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Changes in behavior. Note how baby is acting. Is something off from their usual temperament? Are they crying a lot or generally being fussy? If so, this could be a sign of baby fever.
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Changes in feeding habits. If baby won’t take a bottle or breast, it could be the reaction to a spike in baby temperature.
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Changes in sleeping habits. Again, your little one might be sleeping more—or less—than usual. Both are signs of potential baby fever.
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Disinterest in playing. If baby doesn’t want to engage or play, it may be a sign that they’re not feeling well.
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Lethargy. If baby is less active than usual, they may be experiencing an infant fever.
If your child is 3 months old or younger, take these symptoms of fever very seriously, as any sign of increased temperature in a newborn could indicate a potentially serious illness. Call your pediatrician about a newborn fever ASAP.
How to Take Baby’s Temperature
Even with all the fancy forehead, ear and under-the-arm thermometers on the market (check out our comprehensive guide!), according to the experts, the gold standard for taking a baby’s temperature is to use a rectal thermometer. “I usually tell parents there are good forehead thermometers that are perfectly fine for screening a temperature,” Altmann says. “But if that thermometer shows that baby’s temperature is elevated and you call your pediatrician, they’ll still want you to do a rectal reading right away to get a definitive answer.” Look for a digital rectal thermometer with a wide base and a short, flexible tip, which will help keep you from inserting it too far.
Don’t know how to take a baby’s temperature rectally? Place baby on a changing table, add a little dab of petroleum jelly on the end of the thermometer and insert it gently about half an inch into baby’s bottom until it beeps. Then remove it carefully and view the reading.
Forehead temperature (aka temporal artery) offers the second most accurate reading, according to the AAP. Starting when baby is 6 months old, ear temperature (aka tympanic) can also be accurate if taken properly. Armpit temperatures (aka axillary) are the least accurate but can still be used to screen your child; if it comes back with a high temperature, you can turn to the other, more reliable methods to confirm a baby fever. Baby’s temperature shouldn’t be taken orally until they’re 4 years old.
The different methods of taking baby’s temperature not only vary in accuracy, but they also yield different ranges of what’s considered a normal baby temperature. To that end, we’ve included a handy chart to show you normal body temperatures based on whether you’re checking your child’s temperature using the ear, mouth, rectum or armpit. Keep in mind, a normal baby temperature can vary depending on age, activity level and even time of day. According to the AAP, infants often register slightly hotter than older babies, and body temps are generally highest in the late afternoon and early evening and lowest at night and early morning.
Image: Megan Rubey
Why Do Babies Get Fevers?
A high fever in babies can sometimes seem to come out of nowhere, but generally speaking, the causes of a baby fever tend to be very specific. Anything from a virus to an ear infection, urinary tract infection or another more generalized infection could be behind the spike in temperature. “A fever of any origin is a sign you need to take baby to the doctor,” McAllister says. “When they’re 3 months or younger, infant fever is considered a medical emergency.”
Sometimes, though, a high temperature reading is simply caused by overheating. “If baby is over-bundled, that could cause them to feel warm and maybe even exhibit an elevated temperature,” Altmann says. “If a parent calls me and tells me her 2-month-old was swaddled, sleeping, has a temperature of 100.4 degrees but otherwise seems fine, I will tell them to unswaddle the baby and retake the temperature in 15 minutes. If it’s truly 100.4 degrees 15 minutes later, then we need to do a work-up. If you unswaddle baby and their temperature is normal and they’re acting fine, I’ll suggest we keep an eye on it, but it’s not as urgent.” In the case of overheating, you can remove excess clothing, move baby to a cooler environment, turn on a fan and even sponge baby down with cool water.
Vaccines can also sometimes cause a low-grade fever in babies. If your newborn develops a baby fever after a vaccine, it’s still a good idea to call your pediatrician. But if baby is 4 months or older, a fever of 100.4 to 102 degrees that spikes after a vaccine is nothing to be alarmed about, Altmann says. As long as baby is otherwise acting normal and eating well, you can use a baby fever reducer such as Tylenol (with your pediatrician’s approval) and they’ll likely be back on track pretty quickly. Of course, if baby isn’t acting like themselves, having breathing problems or crying in pain associated with baby fever, call the doctor sooner rather than later.
Can babies get a fever from teething?
Teething may increase baby’s temperature, but only slightly—usually not high enough to be considered a fever. “Any fever over 100.4 degrees Farhenheit is a sign that your child is probably sick,” Altmann says. If baby’s raised temperature appears alongside symptoms such as drooling, swollen gums and the urge to gnaw on things, then teething may be the culprit. Try to make baby comfortable with some tried-and-true remedies, but there’s no reason to panic. However, if baby develops a true fever, teething is likely not the root cause.
What to Do If Baby Has a Fever
Here are some things you can do if you find yourself up in the middle of the night wondering how to bring down baby’s fever. You can certainly discuss using baby fever medicine with your pediatrician, but don’t discount home remedies for baby fever, as they can be effective ways to reduce baby’s temperature.
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Give an infant fever reducer (if approved by a pediatrician). If baby is under 6 months, call your doctor before giving baby fever medicine, such as Tylenol. Your doctor is likely going to want to examine baby in person to figure out why they’re sick. “For example, if it’s an ear infection, baby will need antibiotics,” McAllister says. Your pediatrician will also want to know exactly how much baby weighs at the time so they can prescribe the correct dosage for a fever reducer. If baby is over 6 months, you can go ahead and give an infant fever reducer without consulting your doctor.
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Keep baby hydrated. When your little one has a fever, keeping them hydrated with breast milk or formula is super-important, so you may want to offer extra breast- or bottle-feeding sessions. “Usually babies don’t need other fluids, but speak to your pediatrician to see if baby needs an electrolyte solution,” Altmann says.
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Consider a sponge bath. This is one of the most effective home remedies for baby fever. Rather than giving baby a full bath where they’re immersed in water, simply give baby a sponge bath to soothe them, dabbing a lukewarm washcloth on their forehead, neck and arms. “Make sure the water is lukewarm, though,” Altmann says. “If the water is too cold it may cause baby to shiver, which could actually elevate the fever.”
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Dress baby in light layers. Wondering how to dress a baby with fever at night? Opt for lightweight, breathable clothes to help cool them down. Even if your child is experiencing chills, overdressing them may cause baby’s temperature to rise even higher.
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When in doubt, call your pediatrician. If you’re concerned about baby for any reason, it never hurts to check in with the doctor. If baby is under 3 months, call the doctor no matter what.
When to Call the Doctor for Baby Fever
The AAP breaks down fever in babies by age and temperature. Follow these expert recommendations on exactly when you should bring a feverish baby to the doctor:
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Under 3 months: A newborn temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher must be checked out by a medical professional immediately, since infection can spread more rapidly in an infant. Call your doctor at the first sign of fever. “Newborns don’t have the immunity yet that an older baby has so they can get very sick very quickly,” Altmann says.
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3 to 6 months: When dealing with fever in babies, when to worry at this stage is at 102 degrees or higher. “Babies at this age are better able to deal with a fever,” McAllister says. Still, don’t self-medicate with Tylenol. Instead, call your doctor to discuss fever treatments. Also, if baby’s temperature lasts more than a few days or there are other concerning signs, like baby isn’t drinking fluids, not acting like themselves or is crying or throwing up, call your pediatrician immediately.
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6+ months: If baby has a fever at this age, it’s okay to give Tylenol without consulting your doctor—just be sure to follow the instructions and proper dosage. However, if the baby fever continues, or baby pulls at their ears (a possible sign of ear infection), book a pediatrician appointment immediately. “At this age, we’re more concerned about how many days the fever has lasted, the other symptoms the baby has, whether they’re coughing, throwing up, sleeping or drinking fluids,” Altmann says. “If baby is acting fine, we suggest observing the temperature for a few days, but call if fever lasts longer than three or four days.”
You should also call your pediatrician if baby experiences any of these symptoms along with a fever, regardless of age:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Seizures (some babies experience seizures triggered by fevers, called febrile seizures)
- Unexplained rash
- Signs of dehydration, such as fewer wet diapers
- Trouble breathing (breaths that are shallow or slower or faster than normal)
- A change in their skin color
- Extremely lethargic, limp or unable to move
Never hesitate to call the pediatrician if you’re concerned about an increase in baby’s temperature. Whether you’re dealing with an infant fever for the first time or wondering what the cause is of your older baby’s fever, there is no such thing as being too cautious. The best thing is to be informed, so you can confidently care for your little one and get them back to their happy, healthy self.
About the experts:
Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH, is a family physician with over two decades of experience, as well as a nationally recognized health expert. She is also the cofounder of The Mommy MD Guides and coauthor of The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby’s First Year.
Tanya Altmann, MD, FAAP, is a Los Angeles–based pediatrician and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. In addition to founding Calabasas Pediatrics, she’s also an assistant clinical professor at Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA. Altmann has authored several books, including Baby and Toddler Basics: Expert Answers to Parents’ Top 150 Questions and What to Feed Your Baby: A Pediatrician’s Guide to the 11 Essential Foods to Guarantee Veggie-Loving, No-Fuss, Healthy-Eating Kids. She earned her medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine in New York City.
Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.
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What to Do When Baby Comes Down with the Flu
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How to understand whether a baby is warm or cold? What to dress your child in in winter.
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Newborn babies are rather fragile and delicate people. Therefore, it is not surprising the excitement and fear of parents if he catches a cold. Is the hypothermia of a baby so scary, and is it possible? Or maybe overheating can become even more deplorable for a child? There is so much talk about hardening a child around. And the completely opposite theory, wrapping a child in thousands of layers of clothing. So which option will be more useful and comfortable for the baby? nine0004
Let's imagine a common situation for many mothers. You go into the child's room, check his condition, and for sure you will start with the head, kiss, and oh horror, she is hot. The very first thought in my head was that they didn’t save me, I fell ill. STOP . Let's figure it out.
The nature of children is such that they do not keep a constant temperature well. Compared with adults, for us it is quite normal temperature fluctuation by a couple of tenths of a garus. In babies, the temperature can range from 36.2 to 37.2 degrees C. This is the norm. The kid pushed, shouted - that's the temperature rose. Fell asleep or calmed down - the temperature became lower. Very often, caring parents note the fact that the child has a hot head and neck, but the legs and arms are cool. Don't worry, this is normal for kids. So don't worry. Just keep a simple information in mind: any discomfort can lead to an increase in the body temperature of the child, and in connection with this, the head will be hot. If this condition passes quickly, then everything is fine with the child. nine0004
How often have you asked yourself if the child is warm? Perhaps his body and immunity are so weak that he can easily catch a cold? In fact - the warmth in the apartment is really important, BUT for premature babies. The problem is that thermoregulation in such crumbs is really difficult.
If we are talking about full-term babies, their temperature is more stable. It is important to note the fact that the heat for babies is more terrible than the cold. It will not be difficult for kids to walk in one bodysuit at a temperature of 20-22 degrees C and not freeze. So the decision to wrap a child in a large number of clothes at home is not a good idea. A bonnet will be superfluous at home, despite the bald head. The child will learn to regulate body temperature, and will be less likely to get sick. nine0004
Of course, all of the above applies to home games. But for a walk in spring, autumn and winter - it makes sense to dress the baby warmer. An important point, yes, the baby should be dressed warmer than yourself, for the reason that we are moving, but the child is in the stroller. But do not overdo it, because overheating the baby is very easy and this will obviously not make him feel better. Despite the fact that the baby has not yet learned to cope with low temperature conditions, simply because it is still difficult for him. As the workload on the heart increases, it becomes harder to breathe and it is necessary to consume more fluids to help cool the body. nine0004
And we should not exclude the fact that the child wants to explore the world around him. Also, from overheating of the body in babies, diaper rash and prickly heat may appear.
Another popular fact among mothers is that during sleep, the baby should be wrapped up very well. NO. Yes, babies can wear a bonnet at night and wrap it in an envelope, and this practice is quite common. But, it has nothing to do with body temperature. This is done to remind and return the child to the "uterine state". After all, it was there that he felt comfortable and cozy under the protection of his beloved mother. nine0004
Yes, it is true that babies react to changes in body temperature during sleep. Therefore, if his hand or leg freezes, he will wake up. While rocking the baby in your arms, try to lay a warm diaper before returning him to the crib.
Signals from the baby. Is the baby warm or cold?
Yes, the baby can start signaling to his parents when he is cold or hot, it is important to learn to understand this and respond in time.
For example, if a child is cold, he may begin to move more actively and squeak, but if these attempts do not allow him to warm up, he may begin to cry. Also pay attention to the hands and feet, they will be cold. nine0004
The baby is hot - pay attention to the child's reddened cheeks, rapid breathing, anxiety will probably ask for the breast more often. You can also pay attention to prickly heat, during the diaper.
Speaking about the warmth and comfort of the baby, it would not be out of place to remember the rules for choosing clothes for newborn babies. The main selection criteria should include:
- Seasonality. An important factor that many parents repel. It is the season of use that plays an important role. Not only what attribute from the wardrobe will be needed, but also the material depends on it. nine0056
- Material. It is logical to pay attention to the material of the product. Regardless of the season of use, there is one important, general rule - naturalness. It is natural material that will become a safe option for a newborn baby. Pay attention to such options: cooler, openwork - light, and more dense for demi-season and winter wear: bike, interlock and footer. Such materials¸ are popular among parents.
- Size. Not always the best option will be the choice of clothes for the baby to grow. You need to understand that too long sleeves and legs can get confused and prevent the child from moving. But buying a jumpsuit for children a size larger would be a good idea, as it will allow you to wear clothes underneath. nine0056
- Additional, decorative elements. Sequins, buttons and beads on children's clothes are a dubious idea, it is better to discard them and leave them for older age. This is due to the fact that the decor can attract the attention of a child who will be happy to pull on it, thereby trying to unconsciously tear it off. Parents are offended, and the child can also be injured.
Don't worry about hypothetical hypothermia. Than to temper the child on purpose later, it is better from the first days to give a feasible load on his body, without protecting him from temperatures with excessive zeal. nine0004
Cold or warm for your baby
Daily walks with the baby are the key to excellent health!
Walks in the warm season can be started from the first day of returning from the maternity hospital, but in the cold season it is worth abstaining for 2-3 weeks so that the newborn gets stronger. If the temperature in winter is below minus 10, then you should stop walking altogether.
What are the advantages of outdoor walks?
1. During sleep, breathing becomes more measured and calm, allowing the lungs to be filled with oxygen as much as possible. Therefore, oxygen enters the blood faster, spreading to all organs and systems, which is especially important for the heart and brain of a growing baby.
2. Hardening. Light variable air currents, unstable temperature in the open air, different humidity during the entire period while the baby is sleeping - all this contributes to the natural hardening of the body, which means strengthening the immune system and increasing the protective properties of the body. nine0004
But how do you know if your baby is warm or cold?
The golden rule for dressing your baby for the weather is “dress your baby as you are + 1 layer”. That is, if you put on a jacket and a jacket, then the baby wears a light bodysuit (1st layer), warm overalls (2nd layer) and walking overalls as outerwear (3rd layer). In this case, the baby's face should be open, it should not be wrapped in a scarf. When breathing, moisture condenses on the scarf and freezes, so instead of warming, the scarf starts to cool the baby and interfere with his breathing. nine0004
Fur, downy or padded bags and envelopes are very comfortable for sleeping outside. They create an additional air layer and form their own microclimate.
A child dressed in overalls can simply be covered with a blanket, but it must be carefully tucked in and tucked in on all sides.
If the baby has a warm nose and hands while walking or sleeping on the street, he is not cold. You can put your finger behind the collar of the clothes - it should also be warm there. After returning from a walk, the child's feet should not be cold. nine0004
Ideal temperature for baby.
In newborns, the processes of thermoregulation are not yet fully formed, therefore it is very easy to overcool a child and overheat. The ideal temperature in a newborn room is 20-22 degrees. Be sure to monitor the ambient temperature to prevent overheating of the baby! To do this, there must be a thermometer in the room. They can be both for water and for air, which is very convenient.
So how do you know if a child is hot? nine0078
Of course, pay attention to the ambient temperature, but you also need to look at the behavior of the child.