Help - what should baby be wearing today?

[newmum234]

It’s sunny and about 25C outside. How would you dress your newborn baby for a walk to the park in the pram? I’m guessing a sleepsuit plus one cellular blanket should be enough? Will they need a hat and cardigan or is it too warm?

Also, should I try to avoid getting any sun on baby’s face by pulling the pram hood right up? I’m so scared of burning him!

[mynameiscalypso]

DS was born last summer. We used to take him out in one layer plus a blanket. He's never worn a hat (even in winter) because he's a stubborn thing. I pull the hood up to stop the sun getting in his eyes mainly.

[MotherofDragonsandPigs]

I'd just do a romper and no blanket. Keep the hood up but don't drape a blanket over to give shade.

[Robs20]

My twins are 3 weeks old - we went for a walk earlier and they both wore sleepsuits. No vests/ blankets/ cardis/ hats. I wondered if they were too warm but they seemed ok.

[newmum234]

Thanks! Also does the baby need a blanket at night in this hot weather or just a sleepsuit? He’s only 3 weeks...

[HattieMid2]

Best advice I ever had was same amount of layers as you +1.

congrats on your baby ❤️

[Robs20]

@newmum234 depends on the temp in the room. Last night we did sleepsuit + swaddle. Might do vest + swaddle tonight if it is warmer than 21c in the room.

[Letsallscreamatthesistene]

Ive just been for a walk with my 8 week old. He wore a vest and a muslin as a blanket. Last night we had him in a sleepsuit, a swaddle and a blanket.

As we walk we turn the pram carry cot around so his face isnt in the sun (we have a pram where it can face either way)

[OnlyFoolsnMothers]

I would still put a blanket on at night because the temperature drops overnight.

[Harrysmummy246]

Depends on the baby as well. DS was/ is a hot sweaty beast and was born in JUne- no way did he need more layers than me. And rarely stays under the covers now at almost 3

[Letsallscreamatthesistene]

Yeah ive discovered my baby defo prefers to be on the cooler side

[NutterPotter]

Regarding night time we stick to this x x

[newmum234]

Thanks - so it sounds like he should be wearing a vest rather than a sleepsuit!

What about during the day - he’s currently in a sleepsuit but is that too much? Should I switch him to a vest only?

[weepingwillow22]

My 6 month old is wearing a sleeveless vest and cotton short dungarees when we go out. At home he prefers being naked though 😀

[Robs20]

@newmum234 mine have been just in a nappy at home today. We went for a walk and they both wore short sleeved vests. Hope that helps!

[Bert2e]

Babies need one more layer than you unless you are only wearing clothing for modesty purposes! today I'd be fine naked so baby only needs one layer.

[Letsallscreamatthesistene]

My son is wearing what can be described as a sleeveless sleepsuit today, except its made from a really light material.

[ShowOfHands]

All babies are different so you need to feel your baby's torso to gauge how warm they are. My DS ran really hot but DD felt the cold easily. Remember, cooler is always better than too warm, check often and you'll get used to your baby's normal.

[Pinkflipflop85]

My dd would actually melt if I put her in a sleep suit today.

[newmum234]

It’s sweltering this afternoon so I’ve now got him in just a nappy! No idea if I’m doing the right thing or not. This is so stressful.

[Harrysmummy246]

They actually tend to be slightly cooler with a vest on to wick sweat away as I understand it

[OnlyFoolsnMothers]

Please don’t worry OP- your baby will cry if cold. Also just feel them, are they sweaty, Cold etc.