How to dress a baby for sleep in the summer?

"Don't overheat," "don't catch a cold," "isn't he too cold?" "is he dressed too warmly?" "dress your baby," "uncover your baby..."—these and many more words are often heard in this tone by new parents of infants. Adding to this is the real dilemma—how to dress a child for sleep in the summer, especially infants? We're here to help and advise!

How to dress a baby for sleep - depending on the room temperature

The optimal sleeping temperature in a child's room is 19-21 degrees Celsius . However, ideal conditions aren't always possible, for example, during summer and a heatwave. Therefore, your baby should be dressed appropriately for the room temperature , preferably using the universal rule of "as many clothes as an adult is wearing + one layer." During daytime sleep, if the weather is nice, you can leave the window open in your child's room and dress your baby as if they were going for a walk.

What to cover a newborn with in summer?

When answering the question of how to dress a baby for sleep, regardless of their age, remember that even in hot weather, you shouldn't skip the covers – regardless of the season, the body cools down somewhat during sleep. In summer, it's worth swapping the sleeping bag for a light duvet or a cloth diaper.

How to dress a newborn for sleep in summer - choose appropriate and high-quality clothes

The best sleepwear for babies is comfortable, comfortable rompers. Another good choice is a romper jacket and a cotton bodysuit.

Even the best advice on how to dress a baby for sleep in the summer won't help if you choose poor-quality clothing. Clothes made from synthetic materials promote overheating and sweating, and can also irritate your baby's delicate skin. Therefore, choose clothes made only from the highest quality materials, especially high-quality cotton, such as Endo baby clothes .

Thanks to this, Endo bodysuits and rompers keep little ones warm and comfortable, while allowing their skin to breathe. The clothes in our baby line are allergy-free, don't restrict movement, and are washable at high temperatures.

Check if your baby is too hot or too cold

Following the principle of "better safe than sorry," it's worth checking from time to time to see if your baby is too cold or too warm. To do this, approach your baby and gently touch their neck. If their body feels cold in this area, it means they're feeling chilly and need an extra layer of clothing or a thicker blanket. If you feel your little one is sweating, change them into something lighter or uncover them, being careful of drafts, of course. The normal temperature of a sleeping baby's neck would be described as "lukewarm."

When considering how to dress a baby for sleep in the summer, you're not really considering an outfit for a single nap, but rather how to manage and care for your baby in general – it's an important decision. Babies sleep for several hours a day, so proper sleep quality is crucial. Knowing how to dress a baby for sleep in the summer will help ensure their development and well-being, and Endo clothing will help you do just that!