My baby is 5 months old and we can't get him to sleep through the night, because he gets cold. If he doesn't kick the blanket away, he pulls it over his face. He also moves a lot in his sleep, he'll end up with his feet on his cushion and his head at the bottom. What can I do to keep the blanket on him? I've already dressed him in warmer clothes.
2007-01-03 18:02:14 · 17 answers · asked by Charmaine V 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i had the same problem with my baby, and we got him a grow bag!! its like a baby sleeping bag, designed especially for babies with this problem!!! this could resolve your prob! they sell them at mothercare, toys are us, any baby shop should supply them xx
2007-01-03 20:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably not the temperature that is waking your baby. The baby is waking because that's what babies do. At five months, a baby is unlikely to sleep through the night as he still needs frequent feeds. His tummy is tiny and can still only hold a very small amount of milk.
Incidentally, your baby doesn't need a cushion (I assume you mean pillow?). Babies should lie flat, on their backs.
Dress the baby in a normal baby grow with a vest and cover him with one sheet and a blanket, both of which should be tucked under the mattress at the edges.
Buy a room thermometer and make sure the temperature is around 18 degrees Celsius. Remember, a baby can overheat very easily and piling blankets and extra clothes on top can be dangerous.
2007-01-03 18:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
A baby is only as cold or as warm as you are. You should never put a space heater in ababys room or dress them in layers...... SIDS happens more when a baby is too warm... If you read a book it will tell you to dress your baby in warm PJ's, you can put a light blanket on him, if he kicks it off feel the back of his neck if it is cool to touch then he may be too cool ( Hands are NOT a intication of a baby being to hot or cold)and you should find a way to tuck the blanket around the matress or a special sleeping wedge( you can get this at toys r us or babies r us) that will help them from moving too much. ( Ummmm never no pillows in the crib) My son is now 8 months and I am and have gone through all the same concernes!
2007-01-03 18:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by mhalvas2b 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would put a hat on my baby and socks. I would also dress baby in layers. 1 or 2 cotton layers, and then a blanket sleeper over that (the fuzzy sleeper). If baby kicks off covers, I'm not concerned, and the hat, along with warmer clothing will keep baby warm. One, cold winter, I used a fuzzy "snow suit" with a hood for baby. Worked great!
2007-01-03 18:06:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, i have 3 years old cousin she did same thing when she was a baby, it's funny 5 month old baby moves alot in his sleep, but it's all normal, try to make the room warmer, like if u live in a house close the air ducts in rooms when u almost never go in . \ that lets' air go to other places in the house,if an apartment turn up the heat, if he sleeps in a crib move it away from windows,
or get a heater for the room he sleeps in ,
2007-01-03 18:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by H.B.K. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure my mom always said "if a baby needs a blanket it is to cold in the room" but lets face it elect. bills must have been lower then lol maybe you could try one of those ... oh i don't know what you call them maybe baby buntings they are like little sleeping bags that zip up around the baby they are made for car seat use I think but maybe you can try that. good luck
2007-01-03 18:09:09 · answer #6 · answered by dydy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baby sleeping bags are the answer - I wouldn't be without ours now. You can get different tog ratings for seasonal temperatures and you dont use blankets with them so nothing can cover baby's head or come loose in the night.
Most babywear places stock them but Grobag is a brand you can look up and is stocked in places like Mothercare and online. In my opinion these are a must!!!
2007-01-03 18:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by Ally32 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
put a heater in the baby's room an hour or 2 befor he goe's to bed there for the room will be warm keep the heater in the room at night with the door cracked so the room wont get to warm but just right for the baby
2007-01-03 18:10:41 · answer #8 · answered by super mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told not to put anything in my daughters crib because of the risk of SIDS. I was told that stuffed animals, pillows, bumpers and blankets should be left out. I would ask your babies doctor what they think will be safe and most comfortable for your baby...
2007-01-03 18:13:51 · answer #9 · answered by mayamichelle 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
pick up an inexpensive space heater if you can't keep his room warm enough without making the rest of your house too warm... you could also try a sleep sack (large size)--heres a link to a bunch of different styles sold online:
http://www.nextag.com/baby-sleep-sack/search-html
or find a baby sleep positioner to stop him from rolling around so much... its better to get a baby sleep positioner (considering that it was designed for this specific reason) than using a couple of pillows, which could pose a suffocation hazard. here's an ebay search for those, so you can see a few styles:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=baby+sleep+positioner&category0=&submitSearch=Search
2007-01-03 18:11:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep the room warm. your baby will always kick the blanket away.
2007-01-03 18:05:36 · answer #11 · answered by Kalooka 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋