What should baby go to sleep in?

We don’t want baby overheating, but we also don’t want them to be cold,

so where’s the sweet spot?

Side note: We’ve talked about the ideal sleep temperature as being

20-22 degrees C. However, I want to note that depending where you live,

that ideal temperature might be a little higher or lower *as long as

everyone is comfortable.* For example, if you live in a very warm place,

and everyone is comfortable at 23/24 degrees, then that might

be totally fine for sleep as long as everyone (including baby)

is dressed appropriately.

❄️ Signs of a baby that’s too cold:

• baby’s core (chest, back, neck, tummy) is cold to touch

*Don’t go off their toes/fingers being cold because that is not a good indicator! You baby could be perfectly comfortable and have cooler fingers and that’s okay! Make sure you’re checking their core for temperature.

If they’re core is cold, add a layer, go up in TOG, or use some thicker PJs.

(not using loose fabric/ blankets etc)

🔥 Signs of a baby that’s too warm:

• sweaty neck/ hair

• flushed cheeks

• clammy/sweaty chest, neck, back or tummy (baby’s core)

If you see these signs in your baby-

remove a layer, change out their swaddle and go for a lower TOG,

go for just the diaper under the swaddle, or opt for something with a

more breathable material.

So what should they be wearing to sleep?

Take into account where baby is sleeping and if it’s generally warmer/cooler

than where you sleep, because if it’s the same, it’s a good rule to

dress baby how you are dressed for sleep!

If you go to sleep in light PJs and you use a lot of covers, then baby will

need similar layers to sleep minus the covers.

Evaluate their temperature, and make changes if needed. If they

feel fine, then you’re good! 👍🏼

P.S. Right after birth, your newborn will be extra bundled because they are

just figuring out to how regulate their body temperature. However, by about

1 week in, they’ll be regulated and good to go.

Reach out if you have any questions, and have a great week ahead.

Happy Long Weekend

💚 Marina Godard-Simon