{"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

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Baby Is Cold At Night: What Are The Signs?<\/h2>\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

Baby’s Body Feels Cold To Touch<\/h3>\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

Baby’s Skin Appears Pale<\/h3>\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

Baby Is Lethargic<\/h3>\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

Baby Makes A Fuss<\/h3>\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

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How To Measure Your Baby’s Temperature<\/h2>\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

  1. Lay your baby\u2019s tummy facing down on your lap. Lubricate the tip of the thermometer and insert it into their anus.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n