To dress the baby you need to have some attention the temperature you are doing so that it does not feel cold or hot. In addition, to make it easier to work, you should have all the baby clothes at your side.
To dress the baby, parents may be aware of some tips, such as:
- Have all the necessary clothes next to the baby, especially at bath time;
- Put on the diaper first and then put on the baby's trunk;
- Prefer cotton clothes that are easy to wear, have velcro and loops, especially when the baby is newborn;
- Avoid clothes that loose hair for the baby not to be allergic;
- Remove all clothing labels so as not to hurt the baby's skin;
- Bring extra clothes, overalls, T-shirts, pants and coat when leaving the house with the baby.
Baby clothing should be washed separately from adult clothing and with a hypoallergenic laundry detergent.
How to dress baby in summer
In summer, the baby can be dressed with:
- Broad and light cotton clothing;
- Sandals and slippers;
- T-shirts and shorts, as long as the baby's skin is protected from the sun;
- Wide-brimmed hat that protects the baby's face and ears.
To sleep in the heat, the baby can be dressed in light cotton pajamas and shorts instead of pants and should be covered with a thin sheet.
How to dress baby in winter
In winter, the baby can be dressed with:
- 2 or 3 layers of warm cotton clothing;
- Socks and gloves to cover the feet and hands (beware of rubber gloves and tight socks);
- Blanket to cover the body;
- Closed shoes;
- Hot hat or cap that covers baby's ears.
After dressing the baby, you should see if your neck, legs, feet and hands are cold or hot. If they are cold, the baby may be cold, in which case one more layer of clothing should be put on, and if they are hot, the baby may be hot and some clothing may need to be removed from the baby.
Useful links:
- How to buy shoe for baby
- What to take to travel with baby
- How to tell if your baby is cold or hot
