10 Top Tips to Keep Your Baby Cool and Comfortable This Summer

The recent heatwave has been welcomed by many but understandably, a lot of new parents have been freaking out about how to keep their babies cool and comfortable when the mercury hits 30 degrees Celsius.

If you are worried about your babies and young children during the hot weather, here are ten top tips to help them and you keep your cool:

1) Dress appropriately – stick to baby clothing that is 100% cotton as this will help keep your baby cool and comfortable

2) Sleep well – it can be difficult for all of us to sleep well during the hot, humid weather but what applies to you can also apply to baby.  If the room is going to be very hot all night a nappy and a thin vest or short pyjamas may suffice, alternative you can use a low tog sleep sack to maintain a comfortable temperature.  Remember the temperature can drop considerably during the night so check in on your little ones before you turn in in case they need an extra blanket.

3) Keep your home well ventilated – open windows during the day and use a fan on a low setting on very hot nights to circulate the air.  A bowl of ice placed in front of the fan will ensure the air that gets circulated is cool.

4) Get a room thermometer – this will stop you from guessing and might even surprise you!

5) When travelling in the car try and maintain a comfortable temperature using air conditioning, climate control or good old fashioned opening of the windows.  If you have a long journey ahead of you plan for regular rest stops to give you all the chance to stretch your legs and get some fresh air.

6) When out and about remember to use your pushchair parasol and/or sun cover.  At BabyBabyOnline we’ve got a wide range of pushchair accessories for top name brands such as iCandy, Bugaboo and BabyStyle so make sure you get kitted out with compatible accessories before you head off for a day in the sun.

7) Apply sun cream liberally before you leave the house, even if it is just to go into the garden. 

8) Ensure your child wears a hat when outside in the warm weather, ideally one that protects their neck too.

9) Be prepared that your baby or young child may need to drink more than usual.  Ensure you take plenty of water with you when venturing out on hot days.

10) Finally, don’t panic!  Hot weather never lasts that long in Britain anyway but by being prepared you can hopefully enjoy the summer with your family.

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