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 Oh, baby it's cold!
Wintertime can be a very fun time of year. But for new parents, dressing a baby for the temperatures may be a little challenging at first. Pediatrician Dr. Joe Matusic suggests layer your baby's clothes like yours. Start with the same number of layers you're putting on, and maybe one more, because remember they loose heat faster than grownups.
Dr. Joe Matusic, MD, Pediatrician You lose twice as much heat out of the head of a child as you do as an adult. So the old adage of, 'if your hands are cold, put a hat on', that's a good adage. It's an insulating layer. Every layer you add has an air pocket between it. And usually insulation works best like that. There's no magical rule of thumb for how long you can let your baby stay outside, or how to dress them in the winter. But a turtle neck, sweater, and insulated pants and jacket with an attached hood, along with a hat is a good start. Add the mittens and warm socks with insulated shoes or boots and you should be good to go... at least for a little while. Dr. Joe Matusic, MD When it really drops below freezing or it's in the 30's or 40's [concerning infants] they can lose a lot of heat very quickly so the colder it is, the shorter your time outside should be. Playing in the snow during the day, could also mean they need a sunscreen on their face and sunglasses. And, if you have to walk with your baby in bad weather to the store or an appointment, shield them from the elements as best you can. And keep safety on your mind. Dr. Joe Matusic, MD You know there are some infant carriers that have the covers on them, they have plastic lining and they could literally suffocate the baby. So just be careful with them. Do some method of shielding the baby from the wind, some method to prevent the heat from radiating away as best as you can. But you also have to let them get air flow. Get more vital parenting information with other Baby Steps. |
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