2006-12-15 15:04:20 · 17 answers · asked by gulliver 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
The general rule is if you are comfortable then the infant should also be warm enough. I would think around 70 degrees during the day and at night a little cooler if the infant is dressed in a sleeper and covered with a blanket. Sometimes newborns wear a cap to prevent heat loss through their head.
2006-12-15 15:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by Country girl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We live in the Boston Ma area. Our first baby was born in November 2004. We kept the house pretty warm like 68-70 degrees F. Our house was also on the dry side so in our bedroom where the baby slept we kept a humidifier running almost all the time and kept a pot of water on the stove in order to emit more moisture in the air during the day. Not sure of where you live but, keep your home warmer rather than cooler and moister rather than drier. Hope this helps
2006-12-15 15:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by hollyberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not any higher or lower then you would normally, if your home is a little on the cool side just make sure the baby is covered and has something on its feet and head. I do not have any children but I would think a slightly cooler would be better for the child to sleep in, I mean as long as he does not have a draft on him he would be fine.
2006-12-15 15:11:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget about the literal temperature setting . . . instead focus on the visual comfort of your baby. Is your baby seeming to be comfortable, if crying is it due to 'natural' new born baby cries, do you yourself feel comfortable in that temperature . . . Mothers for centuries observe their babies and have a natural knowingness of what is right and comfortable for their baby...get back in touch with basic mother nurturing. They didn't have thermostats way back when. Simply observe your baby and listen to your motherly instinct and heart . . . hold your baby and your heart will answer this question.
2006-12-15 15:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by onelight 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had 2 babies in 2 years (1 year apart) and I keep my house between 70-73, depending on how I feel comfortable. I definitely never go below 70.
2006-12-15 15:08:31 · answer #5 · answered by loveourhays 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm in Texas, so at night I put it on 69 and she's in a sleep sack with a blanket. During the day I leave it around 73 and she stays in a onesie with socks. Hope this helps.
2006-12-15 15:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by Lindsay 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
between 67-69, and if theres a draft in the babies room just get a small space heater. But for us 68 was good when we had our newborn. and I kept her dressed in a one piece pjs and a fuzzy blanket. she never got sick and never felt cold or to warm.
2006-12-15 15:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by kristinad21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, for a newborn... the correct temperature is between 70 and 73. :)
2006-12-15 15:06:45 · answer #8 · answered by culley230 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say around 72-77 degrees because that is sort of cool; and I assume that the child will be fully dressed and you don't want him to get too warm. Base it on what you feel and slightly wamer. Keep the child covered up, but not too much.
2006-12-15 15:07:41 · answer #9 · answered by texasgyrle 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In general, whatever temp is comfortable for you is fine, especially since the baby will nearly always be wrapped (swaddled) in a blanket and covered while he/she sleeps.
2006-12-15 15:14:05 · answer #10 · answered by footballmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋