Even if it's less than zero degrees outside, it's not a reason to stay home with your baby! What and how to raise the temperature in the stroller and wrap the baby so that it does not get cold during a walk in winter?
Winter walks with a babyis a great opportunity to strengthen the child's immunity. When the temperature at home is above 22ºC, which is usually the case, the mucous membranes in the nose and respiratory tract dry up, making the baby more susceptible to infections. So the more often he stays outside, the less he gets sick.
Winter walk with a baby: opinions of pediatricians
Pediatricians recommend that you take your baby for the first walk in winter only when it is 4 weeks old. A week earlier, you have to start getting them used to fresh air by the so-called verandering, i.e. placing a warmly dressed baby in a pram with an open window. After a week of porch, you can go outside - first for half an hour, then for longer. Give up walking when the temperature drops below -10ºC or it is windy. Also, stay at home when it's windy and humid, because on such days the low temperature feels much more intense. You can take a walk with your baby if he has a cold (cool air constricts the mucous membranes, making the baby breathe better), but do not go out if It has a temperature. Don't be afraid of the cold - a properly dressed baby will definitely not be cold. Before you leave the house, apply some frosting cream to his face.
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Walk with a baby in winter: hat
When the jumpsuit has a hood, you can wear a cotton hat on your child. If there is none, the baby must have a warm, thick wool or fleece hat. It should have ear muffs to protect the ears from frost, and a tie around the neck.
Baby walk in winter: jumpsuit
The most practical ones are one-piece with a hood, feet and gloves sewn in. There are two types to choose from: with feet or with a sleeping bag. It's good if the coverall is made of cotton or "breathable" fabric - then you can be sure that the baby will not sweat. It should be insulated inside and additionally lined with fleece. Avoid down-filled coveralls as they may sensitize your baby. Ifthe suit is fastened with a zipper, check that it has a safety device at the neck to prevent accidental "pinching" of the skin.
Walk with a baby in winter: shoes
Newborns should not have "adult" leather shoes ( although such shoes can be purchased in some stores). If the jumpsuit does not have feet, buy light but necessary insulated shoes made of fabric or suede for your child.
Baby's winter walk: puppet
Perfect for frost, under a winter overalls. If it's fleece, you don't need to wear a sweater for your child anymore. If it is thinner, made of cotton, wear a warm jacket or blouse under it. On colder days, you can also put on tights for your baby. The romper that you put under the coverall should not have a hood (it will pinch the child).
Winter walk with a baby: hot water bottle
After filling with hot water, it keeps you warm for up to an hour or two (depends on the temperature outside). It is best to put it in a sleeping bag, some distance from the child's legs.
Winter walk with a baby: foil for a pram
Shields against snow and wind. If the stroller did not come with it, buy a universal one. Pay attention to whether it has an opening "window" (the child must reach the air). It is also important whether it has Velcro or bindings, thanks to which the wind will not blow it away from the stroller. If not, make sure it is large enough to tightly cover the cart.
Winter walk: insulated baby sleeping bag
You can buy it complete with the stroller or fit a universal one. Sleeping bags are usually lined with fleece on the inside and lined with a waterproof fabric on the outside. The warmest ones are the ones that additionally have a polyester filling. Some also have a head cover that can be pulled down into a cap. Remember that your child will be heavily dressed, so the sleeping bag should be wider and longer. Check if it can be washed at home or if it needs to be dry-cleaned. If you often transport your child in the car, buy a sleeping bag that has a removable leg cover and holes for the three-point seat belts - then you can also use it in a car seat. This will come in handy when, after leaving the car, you attach the seat to the stroller frame.
Winter walk: baby blanket
On frosty days, it is worthwhile to additionally wrap your baby in a sleeping bag with it. In warmer weather - a blanket can replace a sleeping bag. You can make a kind of a wrapping out of it. Fluffy blankets are best for this purpose. Avoid woolen ones as they can sensitize the baby. Fleece blankets are good - warm, easy to wash, dry quickly. When it is cold outside, you will need two blankets (you will wrap the child with one, and cover the baby's feet with the other). The blanket should be thereadjusted to the size of the stroller - too large will slide out of it and get dirty, while too small will not fulfill its task.
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