I'm Australian, and due in december - the hottest month of the year! Have you got any advice for me, having a summer baby.
How do you keep the baby cool and hydrated in such hot weather?
I'd love to know anything and everything!
2006-07-25 16:11:26 · 12 answers · asked by Jade 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
don't dress the baby any differently than you would dress yourself... very thin clothing. always have the baby wear a hat AND get the little UV sunglasses for infants (check with your eye care professional). it's as important for a baby to have water as it is for you. make certain that the baby is properly hydrated. OH, and buy some "pedialite" in case the baby vomits, or has diareah during the summer months. pedialite has vitamins to keep a baby hydrated when they are not feeling well.
also, check for bug netting covers or bouncy seats that have bug netting covers... your baby will be doing a great deal of sleeping... and when you go places, or are outside, it's nice to know bugs aren't eatting your baby!
2006-07-25 16:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by JayneDoe 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
always keep a hat on it. Always use sunscreen. Always keep it hydrated with water. Don't dress in long sleeves even though it's a baby. Keep the baby covered in a carrier w/ a top. If the baby gets to hot, bring inside for air conditioning. Good luck with the baby!
2006-07-25 23:14:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When going out, make sure baby is dressed according to the weather...not too hot, but not too exposed, as you can't put sunscreen on a newborn!
Always wear a hat on baby.
Bring a light blanket that you can drape over the carriage to keep hot sun off baby.
Try to get baby to start wearing sunglasses early, they have ones that have a stay - put elastic attatched to help them stay on.
Don't go out for long periods of time when the heat/humidity is really severe.
Stop off in air-conditioned places to cool down!
Best of luck, and congratulations!
2006-07-25 23:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by bl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dress the baby in light fabrics, such as linens, and make sure to have a hat and sunscreen. Also, try to keep the baby in shaded areas, or in the air conditioning, if you don't have to be outside.
2006-07-27 13:44:40 · answer #4 · answered by ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
treat a baby as you do yurself when dressing. If yur in a tank top and shorts the baby should be. If you wish you were in yur under wear and nothing else but can't for obvious reason leave baby in a diaper and that is it. give the baby lots and lots of liquids. Keep baby in air conditioning and dress approproiately. Good luck mama oh and baths baths baths always keep baby cool
2006-07-25 23:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by blondiebella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies aren't as stressed by the heat as much as we adults are. I recommend buying lots of onesies. There great for summer weather. Also dont put socks or bonnet caps on your baby. Our bodies release heat through our head and feet. Good Luck!
2006-07-25 23:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by brandy p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink water and go swimming before the baby is born. Drink LOTS of water! If you decide to breastfeed make sure you drink tons of water! Sundresses feel great too!
2006-07-25 23:23:41 · answer #7 · answered by Crazy Mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They always say dress the baby as you would dress yourself when you are outside. Dont keep the baby outside for too long.
2006-07-25 23:15:35 · answer #8 · answered by luvinmjc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a baby last august during a record breaking heat wave. stay inside in front of the airconditioner..drink lots of water and put ur feet up..cause they will swell! the baby is used to the heat inside of ur body..i think they can stand the heat inside of ur house
2006-07-25 23:55:59 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't over dress the baby, because their little bodies sweat real easy. dress your baby the way you would dress in the hot weather. which i hope isn't to hot.
2006-07-25 23:16:32 · answer #10 · answered by mam m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋