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4.23 (Worth a try) from 13 votes (527 Visits)

Beware of overheating.

by mcm

(August 2006) (rank 5th)

I think its important to be weary of overheating. When a baby is too hot, they can overheat. This has been linked to SIDS.
Layering is a good idea, as you can take off a layer when a baby gets too warm. For this reason, I also recommend natural clothing

made from wool and cotton. Fleece is an insulator and doesn't breathe so well.
My eldest child was born at the end of Summer and I found a singlet and nappy sufficient as a newborn. A receiving blanket made from light flannelette or muslin are great for wrapping.
I have to be weary of overheating in my 3 year old as he suffers from eczema and overheating makes him itchy and uncomfortable. I dress him in loose cotton clothing.

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	1.00 (Very Poor) \| March 2007 \| mumof1girl

over heating.

I always make sure my daughter is never too hot. If she is, i either turn the air conditioner on, take a layer of clothing off, or get a spray bottle full of cold water, and spray her every so often.

Thanks for the great advice. It has made a great point.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| December 2006 \| exquisite-flower

Layering is good

When it is hot or cold layering is best - duvets and other heavy covers are not a good idea because there is no gradual addition or removal - it is all or none.
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	4.46 (Good) \| August 2006 \| shoolacy

Cotton

Is very good in summer it lets the skin breathe layering is also great add or subtract depending on bub never rug bub up like an eskymo sound advice

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| August 2006 \| gr8est

Yup

we want our children warm and cosy and may overdo it a little then we rug them up more trying to burn out the fever esp in winter Dont fret your baby cant talk but if you listen and look at the signs you will know Mum! Your overdoing it! lol

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	4.32 (Good) \| August 2006 \| TheMentorMom

Beware of Overheating

I agree with you about layering. I was always told to dress your baby the same as you would dress yourself. I see so many little ones bundles like Christmas presents on warm, sunny days. They look so uncomfortable. Thanks for the reminder.

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	3.63 (Good) \| August 2006 \| JadieLady

Beware of Overheating

its awful isnt it? I al;ways want to go over and re-dress them!

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