Winter is a season of Magic – Christmas and Santa Claus!
It’s also a time of ‘fragility’ – especially when it’s your newborn that’s involved.
Yes it’s true! All parents of newborn children feel a sense of trepidation, when winter approaches. Obviously, winter care for babies becomes the number one priority on their list, rather than shopping for Christmas treats!
In this article, we at Kangaroo Kids endeavour to provide you with all the newborn baby care tips you will be needing, in the winter season. If you’re looking at how to keep your newborn warm in winter, you can rest assured we have it ‘covered’ here – with tips on getting ‘them’ covered too, with those winter newborn essentials!
Join us, then, as we explore winter care for babies, and all it entails!
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Winter Care for Babies: How to Keep your Newborn Warm in Winter
Winters can pose a serious challenge to parents of newborn babies. However, with the right care, you can ensure that your precious little angel is safe from the clutches of that cold season, and all the dangers it brings.
Presenting the top 10 newborn baby care tips this winter, to keep your little one warm and healthy!
- Stock up on those Winter Newborn Essentials
- Use a Baby Carrier to give them extra warmth
- Use Baby Moisturizer
- Prevent Nasal Dryness and Congestion
- Give them plenty of Massages
- Use oils like ‘coconut’, ‘olive’ or even ‘mustard’, that will help moisturize your baby’s skin effectively.
- Ensure that the oil is always ‘warmed’, before applying it to their body.
- Post-massage, give them a bath in lukewarm water, to ensure their skin is well-hydrated.
- Use warm blankets
- Watch out for the Warning Signs
- Ensure you stick to that vaccination schedule
- Make sure they are always well-hydrated
- Don’t forget that vitamin D!
Even before winter approaches, you want to stock up on the right winter clothing for your newborn.
Use soft, breathable fabric to dress Baby in. Note: This must be ‘baby-safe’.
You want to dress your baby in one more layer than you do. Tip: You can start with something like a ‘cotton onesie’, that will cover their entire body. Then, you can move on to thicker materials, like ‘wool’.
Use pieces of clothing like caps, mittens and socks to cover baby’s feet, hands and legs. The last thing you want is for them to lose heat, and catch a cold!
Note: It is important that you check in from time to time on how ‘comfortable’ your baby really is. For instance, you might wish to feel their chest or back, to ensure they are not ‘sweaty’. If they are, remove one layer and then check again.
Sometimes, wearing a baby carrier can be the best way to provide not only ‘warmth’ to your little one, but a sense of ‘coziness’, too!
Note: You want to ensure that their face is not pressed against your chest, as that could lead to the obstruction of their airway.
The winter season can be especially harsh on your baby’s skin. That is why you must ensure that you moisturize their skin regularly.
Hot Tip: Again, you want to opt for a moisturizer that’s ‘baby-friendly’.
You might wish to make use of a cool-mist humidifier. This will help create a humidified environment, and provide relief to your little one from cold symptoms like congestion and nasal dryness.
Baby might be a tad young to go to the spa for a massage, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have one at home!
There’s no harm in employing an extra layer of insulation, is there? Use a warm blanket, to help keep them cozy in their crib!
Hot Tip: You want to use a blanket made of a ‘breathable’ fabric here, like ‘cotton’.
The last thing you should be doing, is taking your baby’s health too lightly!
Important: You want to watch out for the warning signs, like your baby starting shivering, or their hands and feet turning red. In such circumstances, if you are outside, take them indoors immediately. If their condition persists, you want to call their doctor.
Indeed, it is in the winter season that your newborn will be all the more susceptible to catching a cold or some such other infection. That is why it is essential that they do not miss even a single vaccination.
You want to ensure your baby is sufficiently hydrated. That will work wonders in staving off any unwanted nasal dryness and even, congestion.
Yes you might not be taking Baby out all that much in winter, but you do want to ensure they get a sufficient amount of ‘sunlight’ – and thus, vitamin D!
At Kangaroo Kids we are of the firm opinion that you really cannot care ‘too much’ about your newborn baby! We hope you use the newborn baby care tips we have enlisted here, to keep your baby hale and hearty this winter season!
