Tips for Dressing a Newborn in Hot Weather
You want your new baby to be as comfortable as possible, especially
in the summer heat. New babies can’t regulate their own body
temperature, so it’s up to you to keep your little one safe. If you’re a
new mom and wondering how to dress your newborn for the summer, here
are a few helpful suggestions.
Reduce the Layers
Make sure your baby doesn’t overheat by ensuring they are wearing lighter, breathable fabrics. As a general guideline, if you are hot during the heat of the day, assume that your baby is too. If you’re wearing shorts and a t-shirt, your baby will probably be comfortable in something like a short-sleeve or sleeveless bodysuit, aka “onesie.”
Soft and Breathable Sleepwear
Keep the nightwear to a minimum during the summer, such as a comfy, lightweight onesie made with cotton muslin. This breathable fabric reduces the risk of overheating and is super soft. And instead of loose blankets, you could put your baby in a special cotton muslin sleeping bag. The sleeping bags available from aden + anais, for example, are like wearable blankets that slip over your baby’s pajamas and zip open from the bottom, making it easy to change a diaper during the night.
Lightweight Blankets Regulate Temperature
A set of high-quality baby blankets and swaddles are needed for the comfort of your baby. Swaddles can work as stroller covers, nursing covers, burp cloths, and tummy time blankets. Babies like to be swaddled, even during the summer. Wrapping your baby in a breathable, lightweight cotton muslin swaddle can offer security, help prolong sleep, and reduce the startle reflex. Lightweight cotton muslin is your ally, especially during the summer months, and will allow you to get all of your baby’s needs met comfortably.
A thin cotton muslin blanket will allow you to dress your baby in light clothing because you can always wrap them up if necessary. Babies can adjust to varying temperature changes throughout the day with a nice, breathable swaddle or receiving blanket. Blankets help regulate your baby’s body temperature when transitioning from one environment to another.
Shield Your Baby From the Sun
Babies under 6 months old should not be exposed to direct sunlight because their skin is so sensitive. Be sure to keep a brimmed sunhat in your diaper bag at all times, even if it’s not sunny when you leave the house. And plan to stay out of the sun’s rays during the most intense part of the day, usually from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you’re outside in the sun, a swaddle can double as a stroller cover, which can prevent your baby from getting a sunburn.
Summertime shouldn’t stop you from doing fun things, but you need to use extra caution by planning outings in advance and make sure you are dressing your newborn appropriately for the weather.
About aden + anais
The signature cotton muslin baby products by aden + anais continue to create a buzz among parents, nurses, pediatricians, industry experts, and lactation consultants—a testament to the comfort their products provide to babies and parents alike. Since 2006, aden + anais has created versatile and stylish baby essentials, including swaddles that work as burp cloths, nursing covers, stroller covers, and more. Safety, style, simplicity, and comfort are all at the forefront of product development. Whether it’s teaching the correct way to swaddle, removing harsh ingredients from their skincare collection, or introducing sleeping bags into the crib, aden + anais strives to provide parents and their babies with safe, soft, durable products.
Shop all of aden + anais’ baby essentials at Adenandanais.com
Reduce the Layers
Make sure your baby doesn’t overheat by ensuring they are wearing lighter, breathable fabrics. As a general guideline, if you are hot during the heat of the day, assume that your baby is too. If you’re wearing shorts and a t-shirt, your baby will probably be comfortable in something like a short-sleeve or sleeveless bodysuit, aka “onesie.”
Soft and Breathable Sleepwear
Keep the nightwear to a minimum during the summer, such as a comfy, lightweight onesie made with cotton muslin. This breathable fabric reduces the risk of overheating and is super soft. And instead of loose blankets, you could put your baby in a special cotton muslin sleeping bag. The sleeping bags available from aden + anais, for example, are like wearable blankets that slip over your baby’s pajamas and zip open from the bottom, making it easy to change a diaper during the night.
Lightweight Blankets Regulate Temperature
A set of high-quality baby blankets and swaddles are needed for the comfort of your baby. Swaddles can work as stroller covers, nursing covers, burp cloths, and tummy time blankets. Babies like to be swaddled, even during the summer. Wrapping your baby in a breathable, lightweight cotton muslin swaddle can offer security, help prolong sleep, and reduce the startle reflex. Lightweight cotton muslin is your ally, especially during the summer months, and will allow you to get all of your baby’s needs met comfortably.
A thin cotton muslin blanket will allow you to dress your baby in light clothing because you can always wrap them up if necessary. Babies can adjust to varying temperature changes throughout the day with a nice, breathable swaddle or receiving blanket. Blankets help regulate your baby’s body temperature when transitioning from one environment to another.
Shield Your Baby From the Sun
Babies under 6 months old should not be exposed to direct sunlight because their skin is so sensitive. Be sure to keep a brimmed sunhat in your diaper bag at all times, even if it’s not sunny when you leave the house. And plan to stay out of the sun’s rays during the most intense part of the day, usually from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you’re outside in the sun, a swaddle can double as a stroller cover, which can prevent your baby from getting a sunburn.
Summertime shouldn’t stop you from doing fun things, but you need to use extra caution by planning outings in advance and make sure you are dressing your newborn appropriately for the weather.
About aden + anais
The signature cotton muslin baby products by aden + anais continue to create a buzz among parents, nurses, pediatricians, industry experts, and lactation consultants—a testament to the comfort their products provide to babies and parents alike. Since 2006, aden + anais has created versatile and stylish baby essentials, including swaddles that work as burp cloths, nursing covers, stroller covers, and more. Safety, style, simplicity, and comfort are all at the forefront of product development. Whether it’s teaching the correct way to swaddle, removing harsh ingredients from their skincare collection, or introducing sleeping bags into the crib, aden + anais strives to provide parents and their babies with safe, soft, durable products.
Shop all of aden + anais’ baby essentials at Adenandanais.com
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