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The most important thing to consider when packing for your bub winter trip is clothing!
For your trip to be as stress-free as possible, ensure that baby is always well geared, covered, and toasty. The alternative would be for them to be cold and unhappy – and that’s definitely no fun for anyone.
Here’s a quick checklist on baby’s winter essentials:
Clothes
Toiletries
Other Items
Tips for snugly wrapping up baby
Keeping ourselves nice and warm is of utmost importance when we’re in winter, and even more-so for our babies. Our little bundles of giggling and puking joy lose heat a lot faster than us adults, so a good rule to follow is to add on one more layer than what we’re wearing in the same weather (the #1 rule for layers).
The great outdoors
For example, if we’re wearing a t-shirt, a long-sleeved shirt, and a winter jacket, baby should be wearing all those plus a woolly jacket.
Areas that lose heat fastest are: head, hands, and feet. So give them a snug beanie for their head, some cute mittens for their hands, and warm boots for their feet.
If you’re planning to use a stroller, attaching a windscreen on it will shield baby from the chilly winds – but if the wind is way too strong, don’t even take them out for walks.
Watch for signs of hypothermia in baby – they may look healthy but their skin will be cold to the touch, they’ll be unusually quiet, their lips might be bluish, and they’re shivering. If you notice these signs, please do get somewhere warm quickly.
Going indoors
The #1 rule for layers also works indoors, and is especially important as you’ll want to keep them warm but not too warm as overheating is dangerous for them.
Like keeping an eye out for signs of hypothermia outdoors, the same should be done for overheating indoors – baby’s skin should be warm but not sweaty, their hair shouldn’t be damp, their breathing shouldn’t be rapid, and their cheeks shouldn’t be flushed.
When putting them to sleep, keep to the same conditions as when they’re at home to reduce the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). Use a sleep sack instead of a blankie (unless they’re still alright with being swaddled) and ensure that their sleeping area is clear of loose bedding or items.
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