First Timer Question!

[moobaloo]

Hello

I thought I had this dressing thing sorted, but I have more questions!

OK. I'm due in 5 weeks. I've got Gro-Swaddles and Gro-Bags ready (I'm aware he may not like these but I'm hoping he does!) and I've been reading the "What goes under them in different temperatures" info. Very useful. But I have a few questions for you wise ones...

Some of the temperatures say to use an All-in-one sleepsuit under the Gro-bag, others say to use an All-in-one AND a vest. I had kind've assumed they would always wear a vest under a sleepsuit? So is it ok to use a sleepsuit without a vest underneath if it's warm?

Also - if I swaddle under-arm once baby is a few weeks old (assuming he likes over-arm initially) if it's too warm for a sleepsuit does he have to have a long sleeved vest? I only have short sleeved ones. Or can he wear a short sleeved vest and a pyjama top with long sleeves (I have been given loads of these!)

Thanks!

Other first timers feel free to add your questions for the experts!

xxx

I am afraid the answer is, it depends!

I always started with a short sleeved vest and babygrow on top.

When it was hot, mine slept in their vests, and a lightweight sleeping bag.

When they are tiny, they are fine in a moses basket, with sheets and blankets as needed. The bags were great for the cot (when they kicked their covers off).

I always found that up to a year of age or so that mine needed 1 layer more than I was comfortable wearing, so in warmer weather I wouldn't use a vest unless you house is especially cold
Good luck by the way, babies are wonderful enjoy them while they are young and unable to answer back!!

My DD sleeps in just a baby grow, she kicks off the blanket as her room is generally 23degrees, new house, very warm.

Over the winter she was in a vest, baby grow, grow bag and cardigan in my parents house as it's old and very cold, 16/17.

As a newborn last summer she was in just a short sleeved vest, as we couldn't get the room below 25, even with all the windows open.

As sitting says it depends, use the guide as that - a guide. Remember their hands aren't a great indicator of temperature when they are tiny, always check their back or chest. I was always told my dd was freezing when the rest of her was toasty.