{"id":411,"date":"2022-07-08T12:13:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T12:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/?p=411"},"modified":"2022-07-13T01:03:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T01:03:47","slug":"baby-is-cold-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/baby-is-cold-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do if Baby Is Cold At Night?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The other day I was doing some late-night movie watching and my little one started to cry about halfway through. She was asleep in her crib with just a onesie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I noticed she seemed cold as the weather was quite chilly. Not going to lie, I panicked a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does this scenario sound familiar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s take an in-depth look at what I did and what you can do if your baby is cold at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An adult or even an older child could simply tell you when they feel cold. They can probably regulate their body temperature themselves. However, this is not the case with babies especially very young ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m pretty sure you\u2019d scream if you heard your 2-month-old say \u201cMama, I\u2019m cold.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your baby can\u2019t speak to you about whether they are cold or even warm. It\u2019s left for you to pay keen attention to your little one for any slight sign that their temperature has exceeded the normal range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the \u201cnormal\u201d temperature for babies is not fixed at a certain measurement. Rather, it varies depending on your baby\u2019s age, activity, and the time of the day.(1)<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re usually observant, you would notice that the weather tends to be cooler at night. If you think so, your little one probably does too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some signs to look out for to determine whether or not your baby is cold at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one way to tell if your baby is cold regardless of whether or not they give you signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Babies tend to have cold hands and feet due to their immature circulatory system. In simple words, not much blood flows to your baby’s hands and feet during their first few weeks of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, checking your baby\u2019s feet won\u2019t tell you if they are cold or not. This is because these body parts feel cool most of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The places you should look out for are your baby’s stomach, back, and back of their neck. It\u2019s rather easy to check these spots in your baby’s body without waking them while they sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chances are that if your baby’s body feels cold in those areas, their temperature is likely too cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This may be a sign of hypothermia if it accompanies shivering, teeth chattering, etc. Otherwise, it\u2019s a clear indicator that your baby\u2019s temperature is too cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have to take note of how your baby\u2019s skin looks when they feel normal and are healthy. This is because some babies may naturally have somewhat pale skin. If you misread this to be a sign of cold, you stand the risk of causing your little one to overheat upon acts to warm them up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This sign simply entails your baby showing sluggishness or being less active than usual. It could be a clear sign that they are cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\u2019t look out for this sign in your baby at night though. This is especially true when they are sleeping. Otherwise, if your baby is unusually quiet and less chirpy, they may just be saying to you \u201cMama, I\u2019m cold.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just as some babies may stay quiet on cold days, others may not. If you find your little one constantly crying and such, you may want to look a little deeper than feeding or a diaper change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My baby falls into the category of fussers at the slightest bit of cool temperature. Just try to take their temperature if it becomes a little too often so you don\u2019t take any risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The signs highlighted above are great ways to tell if your baby may be cold. However, they are not sure ways, with emphasis on \u201cif\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The surest way to determine if your baby is cold is to test for their body temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The AAP recommends the use of rectal thermometers to test your young babies as they result in the most accurate readings.(1)<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two methods to read your baby\u2019s temperature with a rectal thermometer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that you need to lubricate the thermometer with petroleum jelly regardless of the method you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mayo Clinic states that an armpit thermometer can as well be used for babies aged from 3 months to 3 years.(2)<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n As I stated earlier, there is no standard as to what temperature is normal for your baby. For my little one, I regularly took her temperature readings so I was able to get a normal range for her. This was what helped me know for sure that she was too cold the other night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know your baby is cold at night you\u2019ve got to help them. If you don\u2019t, they\u2019d remain uncomfortable and instantly wake up at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some general tips to help if your baby is cold at night or to prevent it from occurring in the first place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a lot of inaccurate information on the internet concerning what to do if your baby is cold at night. So, to help you, here is a list of what not <\/em>to do if your baby feels cold at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not enough to carry out the tips mentioned in the previous section. I know this from experience with my little one on cold nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best way to prevent your baby from getting cold at night is to properly dress them for bed. In addition to looking for signs, remember that if you think a room is too cold, your baby probably does too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve curated some of the tips that helped my little one and me on how to properly dress a baby for bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be daunting to find the right sleepwear for your baby. So, I checked out a few that may work out fine for you in the three categories of safe baby sleepwear; onesies, wearable blankets, and sleeping bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find these on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I bought a few packs of these onesies and my baby slept very well in them. Each pack contains 3 onesies with different designs, and there are various packs featuring their unique designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The feature I found particularly useful was the 2-way zip design. It helped when I had to make \u201cemergency\u201d late-night diaper changes (it happened often!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sizes range from 0 \u2013 3 months so it\u2019s a good place to look if you\u2019re seeking nightwear for your newborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This wearable blanket is made with 100% cotton for a soft and breathable feel on your baby’s skin. The price differs with sizes ranging from small to large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some parents complain about the zipper getting lost in the bottom and being difficult to latch. I find that these complaints are solved by carefully zipping up or down the wearable blanket and not zipping up completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Hudson baby sleepwear doubles as a sleeping bag and wearable blanket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is relatively uncommon to find high-quality cotton sleeping bags with long sleeves so this one can be a lifesaver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sizes of the sleeping bags are measured by age ranging from 0 \u2013 3 months to 18 \u2013 24 months. The sizes do grow with your baby. You may want to get one size smaller as parents complain of the sizes running up. But of course, this depends on your little one’s height and weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get the right sleepwear and follow the right practices for your baby, you will effectively reduce the chances of your little one getting cold at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Has there ever been a time when your baby got cold at night? If so, what did you do? I\u2019ll love to know. Plus if this article has helped your baby\u2019s comfortable sleeping let me know in the comment section!<\/p>\n\n\n\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The other day I was doing some late-night movie watching and my little one started to cry about halfway through. She was asleep in her crib with just a onesie. I noticed she seemed cold as the weather was quite chilly. Not going to lie, I panicked a little. Does this scenario sound familiar? 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Baby’s Skin Appears Pale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Baby Is Lethargic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Baby Makes A Fuss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How To Measure Your Baby’s Temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What To Do If You Think Your Baby Is Too Cold At Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What to do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What not to do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How To Dress Your Baby For Bed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Are The Best Baby Sleepwear On The Market?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n