Overheating

Babies may be smaller but they feel
temperature the same as us.

Babies like a comfortable temperature.

Babies can overheat because of too much bedding
or clothing, or because the room is too hot. Remember,
a folded blanket counts as two blankets.

When you check your baby, if he or she is sweating or
their tummy feels hot to the touch, take off some of
the bedding. Don't worry if baby's hands or feet feel
cold, this is normal. It is easier to adjust for the
temperature with changes of lightweight blankets.

Babies do not need hot rooms. Keep the room at a temperature comfortable for you. About 20°C to 22°C is comfortable.

In summer, if it is warm, your baby may not need any bedclothes other than a sheet.

Babies who are ill or feverish need fewer clothes and blankets.

Babies lose excess heat from their heads, so make sure their head cannot be covered with bedclothes

Babies should never sleep with a hot water bottle or electric blanket, next to a radiator, heater or in direct sunshine.

Remove hats and extra clothing as soon as you come indoors or enter a warm car, bus or train, even if it means waking your baby.