well before you do . Check baby regularly but if they start fussing they may be trying to tell you they ’ re cold . Check baby ’ s fingers , toes , ears and face regularly and head indoors before they get uncomfortable .
Heading indoors ? Once inside , even if it ’ s just a quick stop at the supermarket , take at least one layer off your baby and the rain cover so baby doesn ’ t perspire , otherwise the dampness can make them colder when you go back outside into the winter air . If you ’ ve covered baby with a blanket in the car and a hat , then take them off as soon as you come indoors or the car warms up .
Baby ’ s room and bedding Only use a heater to take the chill off your baby ’ s room , as babies shouldn ’ t sleep in hot rooms . The recommended room temperature for a baby is 16 - 20 °, with around 18 ° being ideal . This may feel chilly to you as we ’ re often used to room temperatures of around 22 °.
If you feel your baby is still cold , put more clothing on them or additional layers of bedding .
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Our newly renovated office and playgroup venue is now up and running ! And we are delighted to provide your children with a wide range of experiences to explore twice a week during playgroup .
We like to ensure our parents peace of mind - knowing that their child is being cared for in an environment that is not only safe but is rich in learning experiences , with a dedicated Educator who is fully supported by our Teaching Team and Management .
Bedding guidelines
The following guidelines were recently published in Australia ’ s Practical Parenting Magazine and are based on baby wearing a nappy , singlet , stretch ‘ n grow and a cotton sheet ( remember that their swaddle is 1 layer ).
If the room is 12 °, baby will need 4 layers on the bed 14 ° = 3 – 4 layers 16 ° = 3 layers 18 ° = 2 layers 20 ° = 1 – 2 layers .
If your baby is sweating or their tummy feels hot to touch , take off some clothing or bedding .
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