Newborn clothes

[ineedwine99]

Hi, any tips as to what i should be dressing my newborn in? In the house i have her in a vest and sleep suit (plus cellular blanket over her button half during naps) at night a sleepsuit and a grosnug. That sound ok? House is about 18-20 degrees

[HappyHeart87]

Yeah sounds fine! Assuming baby isn't low birth weight etc.

[Ellieboolou27]

Sounds good, usually one extra layer than you would ware and check tog of grow bag is not too heavy.

[ineedwine99]

Thank you. Keep worrying she's too cold but basing that on me as i feel the cold.

[RatOnnaStick]

Put your hand inside her vest. Her chest and back should feel dry and warm. If they do, she's fine. If cold, add a layer, if sweaty she's too hot, take one off. she sounds just fine to me.

[BibbidiBobbidi]

Sounds fine to me, as others have said they should wear one layer extra than us.
During the heat wave next week I would probably take off the sleep suit and leave her in a vest. That's what I'll be doing with my DD anyway.

[catlouboo]

Sounds the same as what I'm doing with my 10 week old. I think the general rule is 1 more layer than you (counting a folded over blanket as 2 etc). As PPs said, pop a finger down their chest or back to check. Don't go off their hands or feet.

[ineedwine99]

Thanks everyone. Chest is warm, not sweaty or clammy