Dressing your baby according to the weather is a very important yet a difficult task for most of the parents, as you need to understand the temperature & fabric which comfort your baby as per the weather otherwise an inappropriate dressing can make your child uncomfortable, irritated or sometimes even sick which should be avoided at any instance.
As we know, kids have very soft and smoothing skin, therefore we as a parent have to choose the dressing material for them that suits them best and would not create itching in their body. Generally, we prefer to wear loose and cotton clothes to keep ourselves cool during summers and in the same way the babies also need to be dressed in soft and cool clothes. Buying appropriate & good quality just born baby products like clothes or any other necessities & selection of select proper clothes to make them feel comfortable during summers is a must. Therefore, we have compiled some of the basics about how to dress your baby in summers and make them feel light and cool:
· Cotton clothes
Cotton clothes absorb sweat from the body and it keeps cool, thus cotton clothes are the best option during summers for your baby. This keeps your little one cool and makes it feel more comfortable during summers. The cotton fabric is breathable and thus transmits moisture away from the body, which keeps the baby fresh and free from heat rashes.
You must always make your baby wear loose fitted clothes at the time of summers. As loose clothes are breathable and they will make the little one feel fresh and comfortable even during hot summers. Loose clothes usually allow the air to circulate below the fabric and thus make the baby feel more comfortable and relaxed.
Summers pave way for light colored clothes as light color reflect the light and heat away and thus keeps the body refreshed and cool. Therefore, it is highly advisable to dress up your baby with light colored clothes.
If you have to go outside with your baby when the sun is at the peak, then you must make your baby wear a hat so that the little one is protected from the heat rays of the sun.
- Dress as per room temperature
Always dress up your newborn baby as per the room temperature while he or she sleeps. If you are making the baby sleep in the air conditioner room then choose a light blanket or warm clothes to withstand the cool temperature of the room.
Thumb rule is to dress up your baby in the manner you are dressed. For indoors, dress it in loose fitting clothes, lightly weighted garments made from cotton fabric which can absorb more sweat in a much better way. You should cover your baby as much as you can while going outside to protect them from ultraviolet rays of the sun.
Conclusion
Protection of your baby’s soft & delicate skin during summers is just as the sunlight and high temperature with ultraviolet radiation can harm the soft skin of your little ones. Therefore, you must dress them up accordingly and use soft clothes to make them comfortable and cool during summers.
