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What to wear to bed

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FTM2022x · 27/05/2022 18:50

My LG is 1 wk old and only 6lb 3 so too small for a sleep bag/grobag.
i’m quite anxious so the thought of a blanket stresses me out because of SIDS etc.
Our room is around 20-24degrees at night, is a long sleeve sleepsuit & short vest ok for her to sleep in? I will be using the sleepbags when she is big enough!

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Titsywoo · 27/05/2022 18:53

At that temp I would stick with just the vest!

DysmalRadius · 27/05/2022 18:56

Does she actually get cold? I know they make it sound like a baby that's one degree of ideal temp will either burst into flames or be consumed by ice, but you honestly can just feel if they're too hot or cold usually!

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FTM2022x · 27/05/2022 19:27

She feels lovely and warm (not hot) during the night but honestly some of the posts i’ve read I feel like I’m underdressing her by about 2 layers!

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FTM2022x · 27/05/2022 19:28

Thankyou! I did do a sleepsuit with no vest for a few nights and she seemed ok with that too. I just worry as everything online seems to be saying to add another 2 layers!

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Hugasauras · 27/05/2022 19:30

I'd just do a sleepsuit or something. If she's cold and it bothers her she'll wake up, and it's better to be a bit on cool side than too warm anyway.

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FTM2022x · 27/05/2022 19:33

That’s true. Do you know what signs to look out for if she’s too cold? Would it just be fussing/crying? I can’t imagine there are health risks to being too cold at 20odd degrees anyway surely

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MaChienEstUnDick · 27/05/2022 19:33

I get really cold feet at night so I always thought a footed sleep suit would be nicer than a vest for DS. Because that's how your brain works when you're a new mum, right? Blush

Agree with pp, too cool is better than too warm and he'll let you know if he's not comfy.

RewildingAmbridge · 27/05/2022 19:36

DS had a grosnug when he was a newborn, but it was December so couldn't get away with just a sleep suit! If she's comfortable go with what you've been doing. I found a lot of the clothing charts no help at all

squirrelnutkins1 · 27/05/2022 19:45

Have you got any large muslins? You could pop one of those over baby as a bit of a blanket with a vest.

Furrbabymama87 · 27/05/2022 19:48

In warm weather mine had a thin swaddle blanket on ( not tight) and then another thin blanket tucked over and under the mattress if it was chillier. Either a babygro with no vest or a romper suit with short sleeves and legs.

hugoagogo · 27/05/2022 19:52

24 C is a bit hot for sleeping.
I would put her in a long sleeved sleepsuit and a cotton blanket tucked in well at the foot end.

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FTM2022x · 27/05/2022 19:52

I may try just a footed babygrow tonight and see how she goes… the worries are never ending but I’m sure not much harm can come from her being a little chilly 🤔

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FTM2022x · 27/05/2022 19:53

We have the fan on & windows open all day too! It’s usually around 22ish by the time we head to bed

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Caspianberg · 27/05/2022 19:56

When it was warm I used to put mine in a vest and then swaddle in a large muslin blanket

ofwarren · 27/05/2022 19:57

FTM2022x · 27/05/2022 19:33

That’s true. Do you know what signs to look out for if she’s too cold? Would it just be fussing/crying? I can’t imagine there are health risks to being too cold at 20odd degrees anyway surely

Yes, babies will fuss and cry if cold. She will let you know she's uncomfortable.

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