How To Dress Your Baby for Sleep

Some babies can get fussy and flustered during their bedtime. If your little bundle of joy is well-fed, properly massaged, been coddled and cradled yet still unable to sleep, then they might be uncomfortable in their clothes. With that said, what should you keep in mind when dressing your little darling for bedtime? It can be challenging to choose the right clothes materials to promote high-quality sleep for your child. We understand your concerns and emotions so we are here to offer some help! This list contains proper ways and methods to dress your baby for sleep. Happy reading!

Dress Your Baby According to Their Age 

When dressing your child for bedtime, “dress your age” is actually a pretty useful tip to follow. There are plenty of options to dress your baby for bedtime. Some of these options include onesie, sleep sack and even pyjamas. So which one should you choose for your baby’s best comfort? For a start, you can go with baby swaddles if your baby is three months old and below. Swaddling keeps your little darling wrapped firmly in a thin blanket to keep them warm and snuggle at night. This helps your baby feel safe as the sense of being swaddled is similar to being housed inside your womb. Hence, your baby will feel secure and cosy. Eventually, this will make your baby fall asleep easily and relax better! If you don’t have a dedicated swaddle at home, you can simply make one out of your own blankets or napkins! However, be sure you have the right skills and knowledge to do it properly in order to avoid risk of suffocation.

For children ranging from 3 to 12 months old, you can opt for baby sleeping sacks. They are essentially a children version of sleeping bags so they have the relevant functionalities that make them easy and cosy to use. Since sleeping bags usually come with comfortable materials and plenty of adorable patterns, your baby will find themselves in warm and cute company during bedtime!

Take Note of The Room Temperature

As you delve into the shopping of clothes to help your child sleep better, you might want to keep your newborn’s room temperature in mind. This is important so that it will prevent you from making unnecessary purchases and helps you save more money! The most optimum room temperature for your child should be around 20° to 22.2°C, so that should give you an idea of what kinds of clothes to get for your little bundle of joy.

If your newborn’s room temperature goes 26℃ and above during warmer days, then you might want to dress your little darling in minimal clothes. Light swaddle garments or short sleeve baby clothes should do the trick. For rooms that range around 22 to 24℃, having your newborn dress in thin layers would suffice. Clothes such as light bodysuits (long sleeve) or swaddle garments would do. If the room temperature stands at around 18 to 21℃, you can dress your little darling in onesies or swaddle garments to put your baby to sleep. 

While this is not likely in Singapore, for rooms with a temperature of 15 to 17℃, it will be wise to dress them in warm layers such as thick bodysuits and wearable blankets! If your newborn’s room temperature is a bit too chilly (15℃ and below), then you should have your baby dressed in extra layers of clothing. You can choose to have thick bodysuits with sleeping sacks or don them in a wearable blanket for an extra layer of cosiness!

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Choose Hazard-Free Clothing

It is imperative that your baby should be dressed accordingly before their bedtime especially with the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) looming large during your newborn’s first year. This matter can happen due to suffocation or caused by other unidentified reasons. Hence, we have provided you with a few guides on how your baby clothes could keep them safe during their bedtime.

First and foremost, please make sure that your little bundle of joy is dressed in garments that are not too loose or too fitting. This can cause difficulties for your child to breathe properly at night. In addition, you should also ensure that your baby’s clothes do not cover their faces. This is important so that you will be able to lower the risk of suffocation significantly.

Secondly, you should also be mindful to not overdress or cover your baby in too many blankets or layers! This is important so that your baby will not overheat and they will be more comfortable during bedtime. You should also ensure that your baby’s night garments are frequently cleaned and free-from bacteria or dirt. Good baby clothes to wear at night should also entail comprehensive protection for your baby’s skin. This will keep your baby safe and away from those pesky insects and pests at night! Also, avoid clothing with small accessories like beads and chains as these are likely to cause choking hazard.

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In a nutshell, these methods might give you an idea of how to dress your baby for their bedtime. We hope that these tips will be of good use to you! To learn more about our nanny services Singapore moms would recommend, you can always contact us through our website or directly call us at +65 6293 9249.