Babies outside in this heat

[ozymandiusking]

Is it too hot for a 4 week old baby to be outside in the yard in this heat?
A person further down the terrace has a baby and was outside and the baby was crying, not for very long though. I think they must have fed her.
I feel the baby should be inside in the cool or with a fan, not blowng directly on them but moving the air around the room.

I personally wouldn’t take my baby out and he’s 16 weeks

We just go out early or late when it’s cooler

My 5 month old is just in a nappy today and we've got the ceiling fan on and the curtains closed.
That said I'd have some sympathy if they've got a 4 week old, they might have been told to take them out to get the sun if they're jaundiced.

And not to be rude but the last thing someone with a 4 week old needs is a judgy neighbour. I'd leave it unless you think the baby is in genuine danger.

I wouldn’t sit in the blazing sun, no. But nothing wrong with being outside in the shade if it’s comfortable enough.

As long as they're in the shade and hydrated I would think it's fine. I doubt they were outside all day. I think a bit of fresh air is good for babies.

They might have a battery fan on the baby or even one connected up to the mains. Even if not, millions of babies in the world are in countries hotter than this. As long as they are in the shade, and not overheating, it’s ok to be out in this weather.

Personally I’d keep baby indoors in this heat, but DH took him for a 20 minute walk in the pram earlier. He slept the whole trip and seems fine. He’s now on a blanket on the sofa in a vest and nappy near an open window - not that there’s much of a breeze.

Do you think parents in warm climates never take babies outside? Stay indoors at mid day and keep baby in the shade at other times.

Babies are born in hotter climates every day...

As long as sensible precautions are taken, like staying in the shade, dressing appropriately, and maintaining hydration I don't see a big issue.

Poor baby should be popped in the freezer.

@IHaveBrilloHair

Poor baby should be popped in the freezer.

Someone would then be along to complain that the baby didn’t have a hat on so was too cold.

You have absolutely no idea how hot it is in their home relative to outside - the yard may have been the cooler option. I took my baby out to the park today to sit in the shade because my flat is like one of the toastier circles of hell. Funnily enough he occasionally cried during the time we were out, because he's a baby. Assuming this baby wasn't out in the blazing sun with no shade, then I see no issue here.

Babies can't stay in all the time. As long as they weren't in blazing sunshine I don't see the problem.

With shade and a breeze - fine.

Do you think parents in warm climates never take babies outside?

I grew up in a hot country and have spent summers in others. Schools start earlier and finish at midday to avoid the heat and no, babies and young children, are not routinely taken out in the heat, they're kept indoors or go to air conditioned venues and the families go out to parks after dark, when it's cooled down, they all meet up as family and friendship groups and the kids play and they have picnics and BBQs till late into the evening.

I did last summer when DS was a similar age but only in the shade. Usually managed to manoeuvre my legs into the sun a bit but he was never in direct sunlight as a tiny baby.

How warm is it where you are? It’s only 22 ish here I think! Are they in the shade?

@YgritteSnow

Do you think parents in warm climates never take babies outside?

I grew up in a hot country and have spent summers in others. Schools start earlier and finish at midday to avoid the heat and no, babies and young children, are not routinely taken out in the heat, they're kept indoors or go to air conditioned venues and the families go out to parks after dark, when it's cooled down, they all meet up as family and friendship groups and the kids play and they have picnics and BBQs till late into the evening.

That wouldn't work on MN where everyone puts the kids to bed at 6pm.

As if you wrote on MN being judgy about your neighbour. Maybe you should mind your own business

It's 30 degrees where I am. DD3 was outside this morning for her breakfast, little play under the umbrella and then inside this afternoon. My house is roasting as well though. To be honest if the baby is in the shade in their carrycot or something I don't see an issue. Sitting in direct sunshine at that age then yes that's quite bad.

It's entirely a personal choice. I've kept my 17 month old inside today, however we don't have a garden or anything so I didn't want to take her out out.
If we had a garden, some shade and a paddling pool I wouldn't have hesitated to take her outside.
Perhaps try and not judge others for doing things just because you wouldn't.

It's actually cooler outside in the shade than it is in my house so it depends really. I have a 16 week old and I wouldn't have him put in the sun but I would in the shade.

Babies are born in countries a lot hotter than here. It astounds me that people don't think they can take a child out in any sort of weather other than 8-12 degree cloudy days.

My eldest was born abroad in a heatwave where the tarmac was melting. We still went out and about in a normal manner. No I didn't sit him in the sun and let him burn but we still went outside and for a walk and for lunch.

I think being out in the shade wouldn't be an issue.

But please don't cover Iran's and pushchairs with a shawl or blanket! It traps the heat in and makes inside the pram really really hot - too hot!

I was asking for the opinions of people on Mumsnet. I don't need to be vilified for that.
We all make judgements everyday in life. If the baby became ill or died of heatstroke and I hadn't done anything I would feel dreadful.
As it was, she didn't cry too long and I think they took her inside and fed her.
Beauty and the bump,there is no need to be unpleasant.