Summer Infant Newborn Baby Blanket SwaddleMe Whisper Quiet | 0-3 Months Swaddle, Size Small/Medium Wrap Blankets, 26" Sleeping Nest | Art Deco Grey

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We hope the article has given an in-depth discussion to answer the question, how to swaddle baby in summer. Remember, the first instinct on how to keep your baby cool when swaddling may be to wrap him/her loosely in the swaddling blanket. You may also want to try the brand’s Swaddle UP Transition Bag. Each arm wing zips off, transforming the arms-up swaddle into a traditional sleep bag. What Babylist Parents Say

Babies are unable to regulate their body temperature due to their immature body systems. At their age babies cannot shiver when cold and since they can’t remove layers of warmth, such as clothing and blankets, when they get hot. In addition to its softness (thanks to a high thread count), the material maintains its quality and coziness despite a few tosses in the washing machine. There are dozens of adorable patterns and colors to choose from, with some including beautiful hand-drawn designs to complement your baby’s nursery or use during a newborn photo shoot. The 47 x 47-inch size makes this blanket large enough to use as a nursing cover, tummy time blanket, burp cloth, and more. Bonus: Each aden + anais organic baby swaddle set comes in a 100% recyclable box.If your baby’s temperature is extremely hot or if they may have been hot for quite a long time, offer them a rehydration fluid such as Pedialyte or breastfeed or offer them baby formula. This will help regulate their temperature. Read Also: Can you put a swaddled baby in a car seat while driving? Is It Ok To Swaddle Baby In The Summer?

Adjust or remove your baby from the swaddle if you notice your baby is getting overheated. If needed, remove their clothing too. Parents across the board really love using the Velcro, but it does make a loud sound when you’re unfastening it, which may startle some sleeping babies.Muslin Baby Swaddle Blanket, Super soft, %100 Cotton, Breathable fabric, 115x115cm Baby Muslin Squares (Set of 2) Swaddle Blanket Newborn Swaddle Receiving Blanket Muslin Swaddle Muslin Baby Blanket for Newborn Baby Gift Star Printed Gauze Muslin Lovey Swaddle, Muslin Handkerchief Soft Crib Sheet, Natural Baby Summer Blanket, Breathable Cotton Kid Bedspread It’s been proven that babies sleep better when swaddled, but the question is, how can you swaddle your baby safely in the warmer months?

This innovative swaddle blanket stands out because it doesn't force your baby's arms down. The wings allow babies access to their hands, albeit fabric-covered, for self-soothing. This swaddle also gives babies the freedom to sleep with their arms up by their heads, as some babies like to do. The Love to Dream soothes babies with evenly distributed, gentle pressure, and the hip-healthy design allows babies to move their legs easily. Heads up Regardless of your baby’s age, it’s best advised to stop swaddling a baby once you notice that your baby can roll over on his/her own. With a swaddle blanket, there’s a specific technique to getting the blanket nice and snug around your baby. This is considered safe by the AAP, however, a regular baby blanket that’s loose in your little one’s safe sleep space is not safe. Loose blankets pose a suffocation risk.A few more tips for navigating the summer heat with your newborn include keeping babies under 6 months old away from direct sunlight as much as possible, taking stroller walks during the coolest part of the day (maybe with a battery-operated stroller fan), and dressing babies accordingly and in single layers at night. Parikh also recommends “keeping the temperature in your home between 68 and 72 degrees [Fahrenheit], which is a comfortable range for a baby. Also, make sure the onesies or clothes your infants wear are breathable fabrics such as cotton.” It was a close competition between the Mushie muslin baby swaddle and aden + anais muslin blankets. The Mushie baby swaddles are also cotton muslin that feels soft to the touch (though we found it could be a little softer), lightweight, and breathable. In addition, after several cycles in the washing machine, the material showed no signs of shrinking, pilling, or any other change in quality. When swaddling babies in summer, try to reduce their clothing or change to a lighter fabric. Alternatively, you can swaddle your baby with a diaper on and without clothes. How To Swaddle Baby In Summer: 5 Practical Tips

Testers evaluated 14 swaddles in the comfort of their homes, assessing each on comfort, ease of use, durability, and overall value. We also spoke with Ashton McCutchen, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and pediatric registered nurse, to learn more about swaddling safety and what to look for in a baby swaddle. Always choose a wrap ( SwaddleMe) that is made of 100 percent cotton because it is light and breathable. Muslin is a type of cotton that is well known among parents for summertime swaddling.

The AAP approves of swaddling, but they do have some safe sleep guidelines, so be sure to follow these before bringing your baby home: Swaddles come in different sizes for each age, which is an important factor many parents and caregivers don’t know. Knowing the correct size will keep your baby safe as a blanket that’s too big for them may become loose and then a suffocation hazard. It prevents the newborn startle reflex from waking them by keeping baby’s arms tight to their sides. This HALO swaddle feels warm and cozy with its 100% polyester micro-fleece. But because the material may be too warm in the summer, we didn’t give it a 5 out of 5 for comfort. If that’s a concern, the company also sells a cotton version. (To tell how warm a swaddle is, look for its thermal overall grade or TOG rating to give you an idea of what temperatures they work best in. For example, the micro-fleece swaddle has a 3.0 TOG rating, ideal for room temperatures of 64-68 degrees.) The material also held up well after multiple washes and never lost its durability. A two-way zipper makes late-night diaper changes a breeze, while the zipper covers at the top and bottom prevent the fasteners from irritating or scratching skin.