Putting on baby clothes in summer, winter, and at night
During your little explorer's first year of life, new tasks and challenges constantly arise – choosing the right clothing for your baby is definitely one of them. From selecting the optimal baby clothes to the correct technique for changing outfits, everything is probably new to you. To make dressing your baby easy and stress-free soon, we have compiled the most useful tips for you, and our LILLYDOO midwife Sissi also wants to share her experiences with you.
7 tips on how to dress your baby properly
In a we have already summarized for you which baby clothes you absolutely need. So if you have followed our tips when choosing , you should already have everything you need to dress your baby properly. "A wriggling and moving baby can sometimes be quite a challenge on the changing table," says LILLYDOO midwife Sissi. But how do you dress a baby? To make dressing easier for you and your little explorer, we have summarized 7 helpful tips.
Tip 1: Never leave your baby unattended on the changing table
The safety of your little explorer is also the top priority when dressing, that's for sure! And even if your baby has been rather calm so far and hasn't rolled over yet, it can happen very quickly. Little explorers can be quite quick sometimes. ;) So always make sure when dressing your baby that it to hold on with at least one hand and never remove you from the changing table. To ensure you have no reason to leave your little one unattended, also follow our second tip.
Tip 2: Pick out the right clothing items before putting them on
What should I dress my baby in today? Probably all proud moms and dads ask themselves this question, because on the one hand, your child should look as cute as possible, and on the other hand, it should be dressed appropriately for the temperature so that it doesn't get cold or sweaty. Therefore, it is best if you Plan the outfit for your little explorer already, before you bring him to your changing table. Place Diapers , Wet wipes and the baby clothes for the day within reach, so you avoid all reasons to take your eyes off your baby.
Tip 3: Opt for garments made of wool-silk or vegan alternatives
Especially during the cold season, we recommend dressing your little explorer in materials that warm, feel pleasant on your sensitive skin and not irritate it . For you as a parent, baby clothing probably needs to be primarily easy to care for, because there is often no time for elaborate hand washing in everyday baby life. ;) Clothing made from wool-silk is therefore very suitable, as these materials help regulate body temperature. But there are also plenty of vegan alternatives, such as pure organic cotton.
Tip 4: Talk to your little explorer during the changing process
When dressing your baby, it helps to put yourself in their position. If someone is tugging at you all the time, it can become quite uncomfortable in the long run, don't you think? It's much nicer when you can just entertaining or accompanying your little explorer with small games during dressing and undressing Tell your offspring what you're doing at every step, and you'll see that you'll definitely get answers as well. :)
Tip 5: Crumple the clothing before putting it on
Dressing the baby properly presents many new parents with new challenges: How do I put on the cardigan without hurting my child, and why does my little explorer resist every time I try to put on the tights? Our tip: rolling up the clothing makes it much quicker to dress. That is not only more comfortable for your baby, but also saves you a lot of time Watch in the video below which technique LILLYDOO midwife Sissi uses for this.
Tip 6: Roll your baby onto their side when dressing
Some garments are difficult to put on without having to lift your little explorer. However, he probably won't like that very much because Babies prefer to lie on a firm, secure surface Instead, you can put such clothes on your baby by rolling it onto its side. This way, you can dress arm for arm and leg for leg without moving your baby too much.
Tip 7: Check if your little explorer is too warm or too cold
Especially in winter, parents tend to bundle their child up too warmly. Proper protection against the cold should of course be provided, but too many layers make your little explorer sweat. Check after the next dressing. with two fingers on the back of your baby's neck , whether he is too warm or too cold. A cold neck indicates that your baby is cold, and warmth combined with moisture suggests that it is dressed too warmly. A comfortable temperature without sweating means that you have dressed your baby properly.
Baby clothing for the summer
The concern about dressing your baby too cool or perhaps even too warm in summer is probably shared by many parents. Especially for new moms and dads, it is difficult to assess which clothing items little explorers should wear on warm days. LILLYDOO midwife Sissi has a great tip for this:
Newborns have skin that is five times thinner than that of adults, and therefore they also need the right clothing in summer to prevent them from getting cold and losing energy. In general, my rule of thumb is that newborns and babies should wear one more layer than you do.
In summer, you can give your baby a
More tips on how to dress your baby properly for hot summer days are provided by LILLYDOO midwife Sissi in the video "". Check it out! :)
Dressing your baby properly in winter
In late autumn and winter, your main goal with your newborn's clothing is: your baby should not get cold and maintain a constant body temperature – regardless of whether you're indoors or outside. The best choice for the cold days is therefore the Onion look , where multiple layers of clothing can be put on and taken off individually as needed. Practical, isn't it? :) A classic winter outfit, with which you dress your baby properly in cold temperatures, could look like this:
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When it gets colder, you can give your baby a Strümpfe to put on.
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As a top in winter, they make themselves warme gestrickte Cardigans oder Pullover Good.
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Leave the house, you should still give your child a something. Hose to put on.
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Also a Beanie, mittens, a scarf, and woolen booties must not be missing when you dare to go for a walk in the cold.
In our video, LILLYDOO midwife Sissi and her little explorer show you how to dress your baby warmly enough in winter:
Dress the baby at night
Putting your baby to sleep for the night raises many questions for you? For example, about the right clothing, without your little explorer getting cold or sweating too much? Don't worry, this probably affects many new parents. :) The best way to ensure healthy baby sleep is when you the Adjust your child's sleep outfit to the room temperature . You can layer the clothing for this. A sleeping bag is especially recommended at night for newborns. It keeps your little explorer warm and has the great advantage that they cannot kick it off.
What you can dress your baby in during hot summer nights
Especially on hot days when the sun shines into your baby's room during the day, you should <\/span> Darken rooms properly . This way, you keep the room temperature as low as possible so that it doesn't get too warm for your little explorer to sleep at night. To find out what your baby should wear at night, you can refer to our table. But it's best to also check again with two fingers on the back of the neck to see if your child is sweating or cold once they are in their sleepwear.
What you can dress your baby in at night during cold temperatures
When the days get shorter and the nights get colder, the temperature in the children's room can quickly drop. It is therefore important that you keep an eye on it even in winter, how warm or cold it is in the room of your little explorer . In our temperature table, you can see how to dress your baby properly at night:
As our LILLYDOO midwife Sissi has already pointed out, the skin of the little explorer is especially sensitive and should therefore be protected by the right clothing. If you follow our tips for dressing your baby, you will keep it safe from both overheating and undercooling – during the day and at night. If you are still unsure about how to dress your baby properly, you can also contact your midwife. She will surely be happy to give you more tips on baby clothing.