Perhaps you ve heard about the general rule of thumb for dressing your baby for sleep.
Dressing baby for sleep 24 degrees.
If you re not going to use a grobag then probably just the sleep suit and leave the vest.
24 27 degrees short sleeved vest and 0 5 tog sleeping bag.
Dress baby in as many layers as you require and then add one more.
You can add or take away layers as the temperature changes.
Whatever the case may be wrap her up from toes to neck and secure it in such a way so it doesn t end up flapping in her face.
Dress in layers dress your baby in layers of fitted clothing rather than just thick pyjamas.
If you ll be out and about for a while in winter consider putting baby in a coat if you have one.
Here is a rough guide of how to safely dress your baby depending on the temperature.
When the temperature is mild it s still best to use the layer rule.
27 degrees vest and nappy or nappy only.
Make sure that baby s eyes are protected from the sun with 100 percent uv protection sunglasses.
Safety warning over big bow hairbands as it s claimed 14 week old baby girl suffocated wearing one.
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My baby is 11 weeks and i currently have her in a 1 tog grobag and short sleeved vest.
I was told to dress baby as you would yourself so this seems like a little too much.
This makes sense as a baby should not sleep.
No hats and beanies in bed babies cool themselves down by releasing heat from their heads and faces.
Otherwise dress baby in extra warm layers and extra thick baby bunting or if you re strolling a toasty foot muff.
Dressing baby for bed.
It is important to choose the right type of sleepwear consider the sleepwear fabric and determine how much clothing to put on your baby before bed.
Here is a rough guide of how to safely dress your baby depending on the temperature.
Dressing a baby for bed may seem like a simple task but there is a lot to consider.
Tips for dressing your baby.
Put them in one additional layer than you would wear at night.
27 degrees vest and nappy or nappy only 24 27 degrees short sleeved vest and 0 5 tog sleeping bag.