keeping baby cool

[Picture.Of.Obedience]

ways to keep baby cool when it is horribly hot out?????

we have air conditioner in our bedroom, but we cant live in there all day

 

[MyLittleWonders]

My older son was born in July ... he lived in only a diaper or a diaper and onesie through about October. I would just keep him undressed (or very lightly dressed in all cotton) to help him keep cool. If he felt hot (or the times when he got prickly heat rash), I'd get a washcloth tepid (not too cold ... just comfortable) and wipe his neck, arms, and legs. And, make sure he is taking in plenty of fluids ... I bf both babes, but I wonder if with formula you can add a little extra water to the bottle just to get them a little more fluid? (Someone on here with experience help. )

 

[andiesmama]

Really, a onesie would be fine, and actually they say a good rule of thumb is to dress your baby in one more layer than you're wearing....so say, even socks and a onesie even if it's warm.

I think the reason they say this is because babies burn energy trying to keep warm when their bodies should be working on just growing, does that make sense? The only reason I know this was because Andie was born at a low birth rate & we had to keep her bundled up all the time so she wouldn't burn excess energy on keeping warm, it would all go to growing & gaining weight!

As for giving extra water...you can do that later, but I don't think you're supposed to at a month old...but ask your ped if you have any questions.

A tepid bath is a good idea, too, if he feels hot to you...

 

[Princessperky]

Wonder what one more layer of 'naked is stil too hot'? Not that I am naked, just saying it is HOT!

BF kids need no extra fluid, the milk is perfect, and watering down the formula can cause problems, it isn't self regulating like milk is.

 

[Picture.Of.Obedience]

Wonder what one more layer of 'naked is stil too hot'? Not that I am naked, just saying it is HOT!

...lol...