Keeping Your Baby Warm and Well in Winter!
With Sharleen Poole
Keeping Your Baby Warm and Well in Winter!
Introduction:
Today there are wonderful clothing options for keeping a
baby warm in winter. You do not have to spend a lot of money or
have someone to knit for you, and there are plenty of shops or
companies providing affordable products.
The trick is to work out how many clothes to sleep your baby in,
how warm to have the room and what other ways can you keep
your baby well in the winter months.
Background:
I am a strong believer in dressing a newborn baby in all
natural fabrics, especially while they are sleeping. This helps to
make it easier for them to regulate their own body temperature and
is safer for them when sleeping.
You only need several essential items that are warm and
comfortable, the key is dressing a baby in layers, which means you
can take layers off depending on the temperature of the environment
they are in.
Because our babies and children are exposed to a lot of winter bugs
through travelling, playgroups, daycare, older siblings, shops and
cafés I believe in seeking advice about how best to support
your family's health through healthy eating and taking supporting
supplements like probiotics. For myself, being sleep deprived and
being exposed to so many bugs through travelling around, I support
myself by taking 2 key supplements which help me to avoid getting
sick or reduce the severity of the illness if I do pick something
up, alongside helping with my energy levels.
The Baby Whisperer's tips:
Room Temperature:
I like to advise families that is it best to set the
heater or have the room temperature at 18 degrees, maximum 20
degrees and then dress your baby appropriately rather than have the
heating too high.
Airing the room at some stage during the day by opening the windows keeps the room well ventilated and creates a healthier environment for all the family.
Essential Items:
Merino/wool short sleeve singlet (spring, autumn and
winter a must)
Cotton short sleeved singlet
Cotton long sleeved singlet
Cotton or Merino nightie
Cotton or Merino all in one outfits (jumpsuit) with feet
Socks
Cotton cardigan
Wool cardigan
Cotton hat/wool hat
- Don't forget charity stores and markets that sell wonderful
homemade wool jumpers, hats, booties and slippers.
Essential immunity Support advice:
Natasha Berman at Quintessence gives great support to
families who are interested in boosting or supporting their
wellbeing during winter or throughout the year.
Where to go for further info:
Sharlene Poole - Little Miracles
www.littlemiracles.co.nz
and for visual baby/room setup tips
www.babywhispering.com
Quintessence
-
www.qhealth.co.nz - this is for
advice about supporting you and your baby's immunity for
winter.
Shops I recommend:
Baby City
www.babycity.com
Trade-me
www.trademe.co.nz
JK Kids - Good affordable options for Merino wear
Local markets - great homemade items at cheaper prices
Church shops and Fairs
High end NZ made:
Nature Baby
Dimples
(Broadcast: 19 June 2012)
