If the baby is well nourished and we warm him well, he can enjoy with us the winter outings. Of course, newborns need to be protected a little more (lack of body fat makes them more vulnerable to cold and heat). The ideal temperature of indoors in winter should be around 23 or 24 degrees, whether it is a newborn or a bigger baby. A tip: at home and on the street it is best to dress him in layers (without going over). Inlayed in a diver cannot move with ease and, in addition, the layers allow dressing and undressing or check their temperature more quickly, easily and comfortably. Another advantage: when changing the diaper, if it is dressed in layers, it prevents the baby is completely naked and cold. Young children (especially newborns) almost always have cold feet, so it is good to cover them with booties or socks. But that does not mean they are actually getting cold. The best places to know your body temperature are the neck, forehead, and neck. Therefore, it will suffice to touch them in those areas and if they are hot and sweaty you should act in consequence. There are also babies who put on colorants with the heat; you have to be attentive to their cheeks to remove a garment if you notice that they are turning red. Heating systems - like air conditioners - tend to dry out the skin and mucous membranes. That is why, if the house and especially your room is very dry, it is important to place containers of water on the heating or, better yet, to have a humidifier. In addition, if the child's skin is cracked or reddened by dryness, a neutral baby moisturizer may also be used. How long should the bathroom last? Baby bath time should not last more than an hour. In winter it is suffice to give a short bath, less than ten minutes, in warm water and in an environment of about 24 degrees (or a little more). If the bathroom is very cold, it is not a bad idea to heat it a few minutes before with a heater. And if you can put your wipe and pajamas on a heat source so that the temperature change that the baby suffers is not drastic, better than better. But you have to be very careful and check that the clothes have not warmed too much. At night, the child's room should not be too hot; the temperature should range between 20 and 22 degrees. Ideally, sleep in warm pajamas that cover your feet, rather than cover you with fat blankets (babies move a lot and end up uncovering). It is recommended to be attentive to the dynamics of the small at night: if it is for those who do not stand still in the crib, a sleeping bag will suit you better than a blanket. This prevents the uncovering or even covering the face and run the risk of choking or having a bad time. Out of home Babies of 12 months and older are dressed in the same amount of clothing as an adult. The little ones will need one more layer. And another thing: it is important to avoid going out into the street at the first and last hour of the day when it is colder. Babies under the age of two are the most susceptible to hypothermia and freezing, so if the walk in the park is just a walk, everything will be fine. But sitting on a bench to spend the afternoon on a particularly cold or unpleasant day is not very advisable. Specialists suggest that in case of doubt if the baby is under six months, it is better to stay at home. A rainy day, snow or cold wind does not invite to walk and is not appropriate to take risks. But if it has rained or snowed and is a normal winter day, a walk in the park to change the air does not have to be harmful. Type of clothing for the baby The most indicated garments during the cold months are those that allow the skin to breathe, such as cotton or wool. And do not forget the mittens, thick socks, and the cap, because babies lose a lot of heat by the head and you have to count, moreover, that they do not yet have much hair. Scarves are not a good idea yet, nor the garments with laces near the neck, because they can cause snags and, at worst, suffocation. If during the walk your lips become blue and your nose, fingertips or ears are pale, then it will be cold. If your neck is hot or sweaty and your cheeks are rosy, you have a rash on your chest or belly, and then it will be hot. Another symptom to consider is if suddenly you are overexcited or lethargic, signs of being uncomfortable for heat or cold. Children can cut their lips like adults. To prevent dryness, we can put a little bit of neutral Vaseline before going outside. And just like indoors, if your skin is dry or tends to be, we will apply a moisturizer just minutes before leaving the house.
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