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Very hot baby advice please

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doadeer · 26/08/2019 21:31

We have the hottest flat ever it's horrendous. DS 7 months is really really hot and teething.

Now temperature outside has dropped we've opened window, two big fans roving near his cot, he's in a nappy and I'm feeding him (bf) regularly.

Is there anything else I can do??

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JemimaTab · 26/08/2019 22:05

A cool bath might help him to feel more comfortable, if you’ve not tried that.

BobTheFishermansWife · 26/08/2019 22:08

I would put a damp flannel or muslin between you when feeding and as above a cool bath, or wipe him down with a cool flannel occasionally.

MindatWork · 26/08/2019 22:08

Hi OP, some research shows that it’s not always best to have fans in as it just moves warm air around and makes you hotter.

If there’s a natural breeze coming through now I’d just open up all the windows in your flat to get some airflow through and turn the fans off.

Hope your DS is ok - I have a very sweaty 10 month old upstairs so I feel your pain.

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Queenofpi · 26/08/2019 22:09

Frozen bottles of water in front of the fans will help to cool down the air.

JemimaTab · 26/08/2019 22:10

Also if he has any waterproof sheets, remove those as it will be cooler without them.

doadeer · 26/08/2019 22:23

Thank you. There hardly seems to be a breeze so not sure whether it will cool without the fan but I could try.

I'll try your tips!

We really need air con!

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