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Sleepsuit (also known as a babygrow) – An all-in-one layer that is long-sleeved and full leg. These usually do up with poppers or a zip. We’re going to explore all of these tips in a little more detail in this article! What clothes should babies wear to sleep? BabyCentre's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organisations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies.AAP. 2012. A parent's guide to safe sleep. American Academy of Paediatricians. www.healthychildcare.org Opens a new window [PDF accessed March 2017] When putting a baby down to sleep in cold temperatures dress them in a long sleeve and full leg sleepsuit as well as a bodysuit (a vest with short sleeves and poppers that fix over the nappy) underneath.

Footless babygrow – These are great in comfy temperatures of around 17-21C. They are long-sleeved and cover the legs but leave the feet uncovered.

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A room temperature of 16 to 20C is comfortable and safe for sleeping babies. Your baby just needs light bedding or a lightweight, well-fitting baby sleep bag. We all know how stifling a house with no air con can be during a heatwave. On particularly hot days, you can put your baby to bed wearing just a vest or even simply in their nappy. Overdressing your baby can increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), so if you do choose to dress them in a thin layer, you should opt for breathable fabrics like cotton or lightweight muslin. NHS. 2015c. Is my baby too hot? Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. www.fhft.nhs.uk Opens a new window [PDF accessed August 2017] Nottingham Post. 2017. Warning after report of baby's death from 'big bow headband'. www.nottinghampost.com Opens a new window [Accessed April 2017] Dress baby for the lowest temperature their room will hit overnight. This can help to avoid them waking because they have become cold. On warmer evenings I would put my babies down to sleep under a lightweight cellular blanket, then when I went to bed a few hours later add one more lightweight blanket to keep them warm through the night.

This is in part because the warnings about overheating are scary. And also because you can’t have a discussion with your baby about whether they’re comfortable or not. NHS. 2015a. How can I keep my baby safe during hot weather? NHS Choices, Common Health Questions. www.nhs.uk Opens a new window [Accessed April 2017] My baby was born in the middle of the heatwave last year she mostly slept in just a vest or sometimes just her nappy. They’ll let you know if they get cold - if you're up for night feeds you can always adjust too if the temp cools down overnight?” - Advice from Mumsnet user MarceyMc How to dress baby for sleep in winter Part of this issue is confidence. As first-time parents may second-guess themselves a lot when it comes to how you should be dressing your baby for sleep. Lightweight layers are key to dressing baby for sleep. It’s possible to overthink the clothes, but you can actually be guided a little by your own clothing.

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So the key is lightweight layers in summer and winter that can be added and removed to adjust for temperature. It's easier to adjust for the temperature with changes of lightweight blankets. Remember, a folded blanket counts as 2 blankets. Safe room temperature