Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Setting up a nursery to keep your baby warm
• Part 2 of 2: Keeping your baby warm in the cradle
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Sleep is generally considered a reward for the parents of the infant. If your child sleeps well at night, you can usually get enough sleep. One way to improve the quality and length of your baby's sleep is to keep the baby warm in the cradle. Check with your baby for key signs that he or she is cold. Pay attention to the redness of the skin, feel the arms, legs and cheeks - they should not be cold. If you determine that your baby is cold, consider the following steps to keep your baby warm.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Setting up a nursery to keep your baby warm

1. 1 Change the room temperature.
   • By quickly adjusting the thermostat, you will raise the room temperature. Your baby will be more comfortable in the nursery, where the temperature will not drop below 21-22 degrees Celsius.
   • You can add a space heater to make the room more comfortable. To prevent possible burns and reduce the risk of fire, choose a heater that stays cool to the touch. Place the heater at least 0.91 meters from the cradle.For added safety, consider using a baby barrier around the heater, especially if the baby is mobile. The area where the heater is located must be free of toys, clothing and flammable objects.
2. 2 Place your baby's cradle or crib in an ideal location. Move the cradle so that it is on a side of the room away from doors and windows. Also, make sure the crib does not get in the way of air from vents and fans. These sources of draft can blow on the child too cold or hot air.
3. 3 Cover the cradle with a mattress with a fleece or flannel sheet. These materials form an insulating layer under the baby that returns heat to the baby's body. An additional benefit of fleece is that it exhibits liquid barrier properties, so it does not allow things like urine or spilled milk to be absorbed into the mattress.
4. 4 Preheat the cradle with a hot water pad or heating pad. This will keep the bed warm, and the child will be more pleasant and comfortable to fall asleep in it. Place a heating pad under the mattress, sheet, or blankets to keep the surface in contact with the baby from overheating. Remove the heating pad before placing your baby in bed.

Part 2 of 2: Keeping your baby warm in the cradle

1. 1 Swaddle your baby to maintain the correct temperature. A child wrapped in a blanket will be warmed by the warmth of his own body, which is thus held near the baby. This is ideal for newborns who feel secure in tight quarters. With age, the child may not like such constraining conditions.
   • Place a soft bed sheet for the cradle - made of microfleece or an analogue - under the bottom.
2. 2 Dress your child in warm clothes. The baby will be warmer in pajamas, dressing on legs, or in a sleeping bag. You can even put a hat on your child. Many baby suits come with hand protectors, so you can cover your hands with them to keep them warm.
3. 3 Let the child's clothing consist of several layers. Slip the sliders under your baby's pajamas, or dress your baby in long-sleeved pajamas and then place the baby in a sleeping bag. Layers of clothing retain heat better than one thick, warm piece of clothing.

Tips

• Consider purchasing a baby sleeping bag. Look for a bag with an adjustable size that fits both toddlers and toddlers, and has a two-way zip that allows air to circulate. But it is better to choose a sleeveless sleeping bag to avoid overheating. The inside of the sleeping bag will keep your baby warm and cozy.

Warnings

• Do not cover your baby with blankets. They pose a threat of suffocation.
• Don't overheat your baby. Sometimes the baby's body may be too hot. A child who is overly warmed may fall asleep too deeply to wake up if he stops breathing.
• If you have expensive electricity, then heaters will cost you a lot. If you leave the heater overnight in the nursery, be prepared to pay double the electricity bill.

What do you need

• Flannel sheet
• Blankets
• Pajamas
• Heater
• Hot water bottle