How to ensure comfortable and safe nights for your baby?
Dressing your baby for the night is a legitimate concern for many parents. Room temperature plays a crucial role in choosing the right clothing to keep your child comfortable and safe while sleeping. Here are some tips to guide you.
The ideal temperature for the baby's room
It is recommended to keep your baby's room at a temperature between 18 and 20°C. This range allows your child to sleep without being too hot or too cold. Too high a temperature can lead to excessive sweating and breathing difficulties, while too low a temperature can cause discomfort. To monitor the temperature, the use of a room thermometer is recommended. Some baby monitors also offer this feature, allowing you to check the temperature remotely.
Adapt baby's outfit according to the temperature of the room
It is essential to adjust your baby's sleepwear according to the room temperature. Here are recommendations for different temperature ranges:
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Room between 16 and 17°C:
- Long sleeve bodysuit
- Velvet or warm material pajamas
- Sleeping bag with a high TOG rating (2 or 3)
- Socks
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Room between 18 and 19°C:
- Long sleeve bodysuit
- Cotton pajamas
- Sleeping bag with a TOG of 1 to 2
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Room between 20 and 21°C:
- Short sleeve bodysuit
- Lightweight cotton pajamas
- Sleeping bag with a TOG of 1
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Room between 22 and 23°C:
- Short sleeve bodysuit
- Light pajamas
- Lightweight sleeping bag or no sleeping bag
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Room between 24 and 25°C:
- Short sleeve bodysuit
- No pajamas
- Very light sleeping bag or without sleeping bag
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Room at 26°C and above:
- Sleeveless bodysuit or just a layer
These recommendations are based on advice from early childhood professionals.
The choice of materials
The choice of materials is just as important as the number of layers of clothing. For bodysuits in direct contact with the skin, choose cotton, which is soft and breathable. For pajamas, opt for materials such as velvet, fleece or terry cloth up to 21°C. Beyond that, cotton pajamas are sufficient.
Understanding the TOG rating of sleeping bags
TOG (Thermal Overall Grade) is a measure of the thermal capacity of a garment. The higher the TOG, the warmer the sleeping bag. Here is a guide to choosing the right sleeping bag:
- TOG 0.5: For a room between 24 and 27°C
- TOG 1: For a room between 21 and 23°C
- TOG 2: For a room between 18 and 20°C
- TOG 3: For a room below 18°C
These guidelines will help you select the sleeping bag that is right for the temperature of your baby's room.
Additional precautions
Even if the temperature is low, it is not recommended to place a duvet, blanket or pillow in your baby's bed to avoid any risk of suffocation. A suitable sleeping bag is sufficient to keep him warm safely.
By following these tips, you will ensure your baby has comfortable and safe nights, adapted to the temperature variations in his room.
