I live in Dallas, Texas and right now the temps at night are around 60 and we don't have our ac on yet. So I just need to know what is the best way to dress my 8 month old so that she is comfortable at night when she is sleeping?
2007-03-19 04:59:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My twins' room at night is about 69 degrees and they sleep in long sleeve footed pajamas -- 100% cotton that's lightweight and breathable, they do not overheat in them at all -- and sleeveless cotton sleepsacks (we use the halo sleepsacks, I find them easiest to use with a zipper design that keeps things away from baby's mouth and is easy for diaper changes). Check your baby's hands and feet when you change her in the morning -- if she's too cold her extremities will probably reflect that. If she's sweating at all in her sleep, take it down a notch and don't dress her as warmly the next night, until you figure out what's best for her.
I read in a few places that, in general, the "ideal" room temperature for a baby for sleeping purposes is about 68-70 degrees. (If memory serves, Dr. Weisbluth and Dr. Sears are among the sources for that figure.) With exterior temperatures fluctuating and various methods used to heat and/or cool interiors, plus things like humidifiers that can be excellent for baby's breathing but can alter room temp, I keep a thermometer in the nursery so I can see how warm or cold that particular room is, regardless of what the rest of the house is doing and regardless of what it's doing outside. It helps a lot (and cost us just a few bucks at Home Depot).
Incidentally, I really recommend the sleep sacks. They're much safer than a blanket and also much more effective, since most babies move around a lot at night and may kick the blanket to the other side of the crib. I use the sleeveless ones because I'm not worried about a baby overheating that way. And I find I dress my twins (now 14 months) almost the same in the winter as in the summer, for sleeping, because the temperature in their room is kept pretty consistent no matter what it's doing outside.
2007-03-19 07:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by ljb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 7 month old boy....I live in Houston, Texas so I know what you mean about the crazy weather! Every night, I put him in a cotton sleeper (the kind with the feet). I get them from Target in a pack of 3 (they come in sizes up to 12 months I think). I love them because they are long sleeve and warm, but not so thick that he is miserably hot at night! Good luck.
2007-03-19 05:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by Laura 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's warm, my babies like onesis. A little cooler, a light sleeper with footies in them. If it gets cool during the night(I live in TX, too where the weather constantly changes) then get a small, thick cover and tuck the end of it on the bottom part of crib so baby can't pull it over her head. (or slips some socks on her feet).
2007-03-19 05:33:09 · answer #3 · answered by mom-of-4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in texas also and have an eight month old he seems to be most comfortable in a onesie type outfit unless it is a cool night then I put him in a thin footed pajama.
2007-03-19 05:04:54 · answer #4 · answered by Laura W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Ped's Doctor says dress your child just like you'd dress yourself. If you feel cool, then the baby is probably cold so needs an extra layer. In the heat, if you are hot, the baby will still be a bit cooler than you, so dress her in a lightweight sleeper, or nightie, and throw a receiving blanket over her. She'll be fine. If however you feel her skin and she feels cool, add a layer. Mom to 3.
2007-03-19 06:37:31 · answer #5 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get the halo sleep sacks. Thye're great. Also great for not getting chubby legs stuck in crib slats and when they're older, cant climb out of the crib as easily.
2007-03-19 05:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Light Pj's with feet or without....we didn't use a blanket until just recently and our youngest is 2. There are also sleep sacks that you can use...
http://www.halosleep.com/product_listing.cfm?ca_id=1000
they are great!
2007-03-19 05:06:39 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try an infant gown, they are lighter weight, and easy to open for night time diaper changes.
2007-03-19 05:17:55 · answer #8 · answered by Rocka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An under shirt and a sleeper. Along with a warm blanket.
2007-03-19 05:12:45 · answer #9 · answered by sarah 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dress her in one more layer of clothing then you are comfortable wearing...I swear by those sids baby sacks at night!! nice covers that can not be kicked off or bunched up
2007-03-19 06:10:24 · answer #10 · answered by Marjery B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋