When dressing a baby for sleep, it is important to prioritize safety and comfort. Here are some general guidelines to follow:
- Dress the baby in layers that suit the bedrooms temperature to avoid overheating.
- Avoid covering the baby with blankets or putting anything on or over their head during sleep to prevent suffocation or strangulation.
- Dress the baby in one or more layers of sleepwear to provide enough warmth so they can sleep without a blanket.
- Sleep clothing should not be too heavy or cover the baby's head to prevent overheating.
- On warm nights, opt for lightweight, breathable sleep clothes such as a cotton bodysuit.
- On cold nights, layer up with cotton layers, like a vest, sleepsuit, and sleep bag as heat will be trapped between these layers.
It is also important to consider the climate and temperature in your environment when dressing your baby for sleep. As a general rule, dress your baby for sleep how you're dressed, and think about how you feel comfortable dressed in a certain number of layers.
