Are Newborns Afraid Of Heat Or Cold? Parents Don't Get It Wrong

Taking care of a newborn can be both a blessing and a challenge for most parents. Because the newborn does not have instructions, it needs a lot. As for whether we can meet his needs in a timely manner, sometimes it is entirely a matter of guesswork.

Whether the guess is right or not depends entirely on the experience of parents and elders.

There is a question that often confuses new parents: Is the newborn afraid of cold or heat? Should I dress him more or less? Let's discuss together

Are Newborns Afraid Of Cold Or Heat?

The book "American Academy of Pediatrics" points out that before the baby is 1 year old, his ability to regulate body temperature is not fully developed. It is difficult for him to regulate his body temperature on his own when he is in an environment that is too cold or too hot.

For example, as adults, in a cold environment, it may be fine to freeze it, and just drink a cup of hot water afterward. And in a hot environment, it's okay to cover it, and there won't be any major problems.

But the newborn is not good, he is just born, neither the skin surface nor the thermoregulation system is fully developed. If frozen in a super cold environment, or covered in a hot environment, he may get sick.

Therefore, babies are both afraid of cold and heat. Only when the temperature is moderate can he feel comfortable and grow up healthily.

Is this different from what you thought?

Clothes for the baby are used to prevent heat loss and keep the body warm in colder conditions; in hotter conditions, it is beneficial for the baby to dissipate heat and not cover it too tightly.

Many mothers have asked me since it is difficult for a newborn to regulate his body temperature, should he wear a lot of clothes?

In fact, no matter in the cold or hot environment, the more the baby wears, the better. In general, when in the same environment, newborns only need to wear one more layer of clothing than we do. Moms and dads, make no mistake.

How Can I Tell If My Baby Is Hot Or Cold?

We always say that there is a kind of cold, called mother (grandma) to think you are cold.

When we were tightly wrapped in three layers and three layers outside, the child was wearing thin clothes and shivering everywhere. At this time, we can't help but watch it long pants, and a big padded jacket, we have to put it on him no matter what.

We can't understand, on such a cold day, with so little clothes on, can the child not freeze? And the child can't accept it. It's obviously not that cold. It's too domineering to ask me to wear so much.

For the elderly and mothers, the physique is relatively weak, and they will be more afraid of the cold. On the other hand, children have a fast metabolism and are lively and active. In fact, they don't have such a clear perception of cold.

But a newborn can neither walk nor develop fully, so how can we judge whether he is hot or cold?

The Pediatric Society proposes a scientific method of judgment: touch the baby's hands, feet, and chest to check whether he is cold or hot.

Generally speaking, the temperature of the baby's hands and feet will be slightly lower than that of the chest, but it is not cold to the touch. If we touch the hands and feet of a newborn and find that it is a little cold, then he should be in a cold state.

At this time, we can feed them some warm milk to warm up his body. Or take him to a warmer room and let him regain the proper body temperature.

We Should Also Pay Attention To These Aspects

What should we pay attention to when taking care of newborns?

What does the baby wear at night?

When Temon was born, as a new mother, I really didn't know much about parenting at that time. Temon was born in winter, and I am the type who is afraid of cold, so I always wear a lot of clothes for Buniu, even at night.

There were times when Temon fell asleep and burst into tears. After I held her and moved her under the covers, she stopped crying. At that time, I was still wondering, what kind of novel hobby is this, do you like to move the nest when you sleep?

Later, after reading a lot of parenting books, I realized that it was because Temon was too hot, so I felt comfortable moving to a cool place.

Many new mothers are also confused. The baby is afraid of both cold and heat. What clothes should he wear to sleep at night?

The correct way is: the baby wears the same clothes and quilt as our adults, and then adds an extra layer of a blanket of moderate thickness.

In addition, we can feel the baby's body temperature and judge whether he needs to add or reduce clothes. If your hands and feet are cold, add more clothing. If your body is sweating, wear fewer clothes.

The best clothes for your baby are cotton fabrics, which are soft and comfortable, as well as absorbent and breathable. Don't wear clothes that are too tight, just a little looser, and your baby will feel comfortable. Do not have drawstrings in baby clothes, so as not to entangle the hands and feet of the baby or cause suffocation.

What is the appropriate temperature for the baby room?

When the baby comes from the warm body of the mother to the outside world with temperature differences, he will be a little uncomfortable. A too cold or too hot environment will make him feel uncomfortable.

At this time, it is more appropriate to keep the indoor temperature around 20 degrees.

In addition, it is difficult for newborns to regulate their own body temperature to cope with changes in the outside temperature. Therefore, it is very important that we keep the ambient temperature constant. Just like in the mother's womb, he is at a constant temperature, which ensures that he grows and develops healthily.

When raising a newborn, we try not to take him to places where the temperature is unstable. Especially in winter and summer, if you hold the child in the air-conditioned room for a while, and then take him outdoors, such a temperature difference can easily cause the baby to get sick.

Humidity Should Also Be Moderate

If the indoor humidity is low and the air is dry, the baby will be uncomfortable breathing and easy to wake up at night. Generally speaking, the air humidity is about 50% more suitable.

If the air is dry, put a humidifier in the baby's room to increase the humidity in the room.

However, too high indoor humidity is not good, and it is easy to cause baby diaper rash. If the humidity is too high, the natural oil of the baby's skin will be reduced, so that when the diaper and the skin are in contact with the friction, it is easy to cause allergies.

Moreover, the baby has more folds in the groin and is not often exposed to the air. If it has been in a high humidity environment, it will inevitably breed bacteria and cause diaper rash.

We can put a temperature and humidity meter at home so that we can know the environmental conditions at any time, so as to make adjustments.

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