Infant clothing - layers for a spring baby?

Question

My DH and I are adopting a baby that we expect to arrive in the Spring. Will long sleeve gowns along with long sleeve sleep and play's be too hot for our little one. People always say that babies need one more layer than we do, but what has been your experience?

Answer 1

Congrats to you. I was also thinking about adopting. I was always told to dress an infant as you would dress but just be cautious of underdressing. Hope this helps.

Dress the baby according to the weather, season, etc. Avoid bundling the baby in too many blankets or overdressing.

Answer 2

Mostly it is common sense, I think. Generally the rule is to dress them as you dress yourself, but yes with an extra layer. If it is 95 degrees out, you wouldn't dress them in long sleeve and gowns. It would be more like a onesie and a diaper. It depends too on if you have airconditioning. Then you would dress warmer. If it is warm and you notice a heat rash on the baby around the neck or torso, this could be a good indication that he may be dressed to warm. On the other hand if the extremities feel cold to the touch, you may want to add a blanket. Plan on layering and have fun!!
A mom and grandma.

Answer 3

Both of my children were little hot kids. I am always cold and dressed them as I did myself. They get too hot and end up with red cheeks. I don't dress them as warm as I do now. I've learned they don't like it. Get long sleeve sleepers so you don't have to use a blanket at night, but during the day use short sleeve items and have a little sweater that you can put on if they feel cold.

My experience, they don't need more layers.

I also read somewhere that the baby will let you know if they are cold, but they like to be warm and don't let you know if they get too warm.

Answer 4

i in my opinion while getting cloths for a babyshower gets 6-9 months clothing which would be in season while the infant is that old. all and sundry often gets 0-3 or 3-6 months and that i enjoyed having some 6-9 or 3 hundred and sixty 5 days i even have been given some 18 month clothing at my sons bathe

Answer 5

The baby has been in a nine month incubator if you will they love to be bundled and kept warm. Layers work best. That way you can add or take off as needed. You don't know when the weather can change or going into a controlled enviorment that is out of your control and it ends up being to warm or cold.

Answer 6

The most likely idea would be to dress in layers lightly.
Feel the arms and legs regularly to see if they are warm or cold. You can always add a layer of clothes or a blanket if cool or cold to the touch or put on warmer clothes.
It's easier to get warm than to cool off.
I have found that my grand daughters will take their clothes off and run around the house in their diapers even when it's cool inside.

Answer 7

basically, it is one more layer than u,but u should feel the baby and make sure he/she is not to hot, i gave my baby heat rash a few times from overdressing!congratulations!if it is 70 and u are in shortsleeve on long sleeve is enough for the baby. always travel w/a light blanket,too. and in all weather i try to cover my babies head to protect from cold and sun.

Answer 8

In warm weather, they can wear the same amount of clothing as you. You don't want them to get overheated. In cold weather, you want to add a layer. Good luck with the baby!

Answer 9

my son is a big sweater. he sweats all the time and he gives off heat like you wouldn't imagine. i don't think babies need all that extra clothing. his pediatrician told me that if it feels comfortable to you then chances are it'll feel the same way to him. my personal rule of thumb is to feel his fingers, toes, nose, and ears. if they're cold, then i would put something a little heavier on him.

Answer 10

I always dressed my kids the same way I dressed myself.