According to doctors, autumn is the ideal time for the birth of a child. Pregnancy ended with a fertile fruit and vegetable season, sweltering summer heat in the past, and severe frosts have not yet come. With a newborn, you can walk for a long time in the fresh air, the main thing is to know how to dress him correctly.
How clothes can harm your baby
Many women believe that children should be dressed as warmly as possible in the fall. This instinct dates back to the cave times, when mothers really had to warm their babies by any means. Previously, there were no “normal” clothes, and it was cold in the caves, so the newborns were wrapped in a large number of animal skins.
These times are long gone, there is no longer any point in following the rule - to dress the baby one more thing. Remember, a newborn has a much faster metabolism than an adult, so when you're a little cool, it's warm. Overheating will only lead to problems with the respiratory system, tummy and delicate baby skin.
How to dress a newborn in autumn according to the weather
Divide autumn baby clothes into underwear and outerwear. Outerwear includes jackets, envelopes, overalls and blankets, underwear - little men, bodysuits, romper, T-shirts, etc. In early autumn, when the temperature outside is about 17-18 ° C, you should not take out outerwear. It will be enough just a warm little man or a light suit with long pants and sleeves.
When the temperature starts to drop, you can start to gradually warm up. There is no need, leaving the house, to pull on one warm overalls over the child and wrap him up with a woolen blanket. Pediatricians advise using the principle of layering, i.e. wear a few lighter clothes or take a few thin blankets with you. If it gets warmer outside, you can remove one layer of clothing, and vice versa, if it gets colder, you can cover the child with an additional blanket.
How to tell if a newborn is cold or hot
Watch your baby. You may not be able to dress it correctly the first time, especially since the weather in autumn is quite changeable. If the child is naughty on the street, and at home you notice that his skin is red and warm, take into account that the set of clothes was too warm, and the child was overheated. Prepare lighter items next time.
Walking in the fresh air, periodically touch the baby's nose, he, like his hands, should be warm. If the nose is cold, the newborn should be dressed warmer. Another sign that your baby is cold is hiccups.
Observe the reactions of your child while he still does not know how to speak, then both of you will benefit from autumn walks.
