Baby Care Tips In Winter | Dr Rama Sofat Hospital & Ruchi Test Tube Baby Center
In winter, the harsh weather can be too unbearable even for us adults. However, there are very many ways in which you can ensure that your baby stays cold free and cozy all winter. Here are some:
1. Hands That Handle The Baby Should Be Washed
During winter, flu and colds become like a norm. This is because most of the people stay indoors and breathe the same stale recycled air indoors. Viral infections, therefore, begin to have a field day, and if those handling the baby do not observe proper hygiene, the baby might get infected too.
To ensure that this does not happen, make it a rule that whoever handles the baby has to wash her hands with sanitizers.
2. Dress The Baby In Layers, But Don’t Use Excess Layers
Because it is winter, our maternal instincts always tell us to dress the baby in layers and layers of warm clothes. In our wisdom, we believe that this could be the only way of keeping the baby warm in the biting cold.
The general rule of thumb when dealing with matters related to layering in winter is that the baby should be dressed in one extra layer above what the adults have used. So, if you have two layers, then the baby should probably be in three.
But first of all, check the baby’s temperature to ensure that she is not too hot or too cold. Then remove or add another layer of clothing. Here, the comfort of the baby is key.
3. Use Stroller Covers
Just because it is during winter, it does not mean that you and your baby should be confined to the house all day. You need to go for walks once in a while so that the two of you can enjoy the fresh breath of air, albeit if it cold.
4. Warm Baths, Not Hot Baths
After taking a walk in the cold, you may have a feeling that the kid may be feeling cold and needs a bath. Some of you tend to go hot with the baths to get rid of the cold faster. This is quite unfortunate and makes the baby’s skin drier as described by Dr Rama Sofat.
When it is bath time, usually the night time one, use lukewarm water and do not prolong the bath time unnecessarily. The warm water may be nice for the baby, but it strips her skin off moisture.
5. Always Keep The Room Warm
Your baby’s room needs to be kept warm throughout winter. You may have done all the above, but if her room stays cold, the efforts could be for nothing. All the windows need to be closed so that the cold air doesn’t enter the baby nursery.
You can use heating appliances in the room. You could use geysers or heaters to provide the needed warmth. Just as you strive to keep the room warm, ensure there is sufficient ventilation in the room. It should not be stuffed up in there.
6. Continue Breastfeeding
During the winter when flu and colds creep in, your baby’s immune system will be biggest defense. Although this system is not well developed at this time, breastfeeding is known to be the best boost to immunity as described by Dr Rama Sofat.
7. Vaccination Schedule Should Be Followed
Just because it is the winter season, and it is cold outside, it does not mean your baby’s vaccination schedule has to be put on hold. Ensure therefore that you do not miss any of her shots so that she is kept safe from any disease that may strike during these seasons.
8. Do Not Use Too Many Baby Skin Care Products
When it is cold and dry, the baby’s sensitive skin is stripped off of its moisture at a faster rate. When you use too many of the usual baby products such as soaps, shampoo or body wash, the dryness of the skin increases.
To mitigate the potential effects, be a cautious mom/dad and simply give the baby a regular normal bath. Also, you can use mild baby soap, maybe once every week advised by Dr Rama Sofat.
In winter, the harsh weather can be too unbearable even for us adults. However, there are very many ways in which you can ensure that your baby stays cold free and cozy all winter. Here are some:
1. Hands That Handle The Baby Should Be Washed
During winter, flu and colds become like a norm. This is because most of the people stay indoors and breathe the same stale recycled air indoors. Viral infections, therefore, begin to have a field day, and if those handling the baby do not observe proper hygiene, the baby might get infected too.
To ensure that this does not happen, make it a rule that whoever handles the baby has to wash her hands with sanitizers.
2. Dress The Baby In Layers, But Don’t Use Excess Layers
Because it is winter, our maternal instincts always tell us to dress the baby in layers and layers of warm clothes. In our wisdom, we believe that this could be the only way of keeping the baby warm in the biting cold.
The general rule of thumb when dealing with matters related to layering in winter is that the baby should be dressed in one extra layer above what the adults have used. So, if you have two layers, then the baby should probably be in three.
But first of all, check the baby’s temperature to ensure that she is not too hot or too cold. Then remove or add another layer of clothing. Here, the comfort of the baby is key.
3. Use Stroller Covers
Just because it is during winter, it does not mean that you and your baby should be confined to the house all day. You need to go for walks once in a while so that the two of you can enjoy the fresh breath of air, albeit if it cold.
4. Warm Baths, Not Hot Baths
After taking a walk in the cold, you may have a feeling that the kid may be feeling cold and needs a bath. Some of you tend to go hot with the baths to get rid of the cold faster. This is quite unfortunate and makes the baby’s skin drier as described by Dr Rama Sofat.
When it is bath time, usually the night time one, use lukewarm water and do not prolong the bath time unnecessarily. The warm water may be nice for the baby, but it strips her skin off moisture.
5. Always Keep The Room Warm
Your baby’s room needs to be kept warm throughout winter. You may have done all the above, but if her room stays cold, the efforts could be for nothing. All the windows need to be closed so that the cold air doesn’t enter the baby nursery.
You can use heating appliances in the room. You could use geysers or heaters to provide the needed warmth. Just as you strive to keep the room warm, ensure there is sufficient ventilation in the room. It should not be stuffed up in there.
6. Continue Breastfeeding
During the winter when flu and colds creep in, your baby’s immune system will be biggest defense. Although this system is not well developed at this time, breastfeeding is known to be the best boost to immunity as described by Dr Rama Sofat.
7. Vaccination Schedule Should Be Followed
Just because it is the winter season, and it is cold outside, it does not mean your baby’s vaccination schedule has to be put on hold. Ensure therefore that you do not miss any of her shots so that she is kept safe from any disease that may strike during these seasons.
8. Do Not Use Too Many Baby Skin Care Products
When it is cold and dry, the baby’s sensitive skin is stripped off of its moisture at a faster rate. When you use too many of the usual baby products such as soaps, shampoo or body wash, the dryness of the skin increases.
To mitigate the potential effects, be a cautious mom/dad and simply give the baby a regular normal bath. Also, you can use mild baby soap, maybe once every week advised by Dr Rama Sofat.
Baby Care Tips In Winter | Dr Rama Sofat Hospital & Ruchi Test Tube Baby Center
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