For most young parents, the appearance of the firstborn is associated with many questions. This applies to the regimen of the child, the rules of his feeding, proper care for him and much more. Of course, now on the shelves of bookstores you can find a lot of literature on this topic, but there is something that a young mother should understand herself, naturally, in accordance with the recommendations of the pediatrician and her own observations of her baby. This is especially true of clothing. For example, how to dress a newborn for a walk in the spring?
It would seem simpler - the street is already warm, sunny and very comfortable. However, this may seem only at first glance. Let's try to figure this out together.
First release
You can walk with a newborn from the second week from the moment it was born. The first walk should not exceed fifteen minutes. Daily time is increased by five minutes, and then brought to two to three hours. It is undesirable to increase the time of walks too sharply. Adaptation of the child should occur gradually. At first he gets used to his room and crib, then he begins to “master” the stroller.
Walk in spring
So, your baby was born at a wonderful time of the year. The sun is shining on the street, streams murmur, but sometimes a cold wind blows and becomes very uncomfortable. At this time, it is difficult for even the youngest mother to decide what is best to put on herself, let alone how to dress a newborn for a walk. In the spring, it is important not only to protect the baby from the cold wind, but also not to wrap it too much. Both hypothermia and overheating are harmful to him. Therefore, it is not too warm to dress the newborn for a walk. In the spring you can get by with a not-so-large set of clothes.
Spring wardrobe
How to dress a newborn in the spring so that the child feels quite comfortable? At medium spring temperatures, his clothes should be in two layers (not taking into account the diaper and thin vest). The first layer is a suit or jumpsuit made of flannel, bikes or soft, not too dense knitwear. The top layer can serve as a windproof, but not too insulated jumpsuit (fleece) or an envelope.
Amazing thermor
When you are faced with the question of how to dress a newborn for a walk in the spring, consider another option. Today, a lot of children's things with a unique filler - thermor - appeared on sale. It has excellent thermoregulation. In such suits or overalls it is not at all hot in spring and not cold even in frost. It should be noted that such amazing clothes are ideal in cases where mom needs to go to the store or to transport. She does not need to deploy a sleeping baby - after all, the thermor in the clothes of the baby will independently adjust the temperature, and the baby will not sweat.
I must say that such clothes are expensive. For the smallest envelope you will have to pay from seven to twelve thousand rubles. But then once and for all, the question of how to dress a newborn for a walk in the spring will disappear by itself.
Do not forget to put a hat on your head, for example, a thin knitted hat. If it seems to your child that it’s cool, you can put a hood over the cap. Remember that during the walk the child will also be warmed by the third layer - a cape on a stroller or a blanket, so he will not need too warm clothes.
We told you about the baby’s first wardrobe in early spring. Based on this, you should understand how to dress a newborn in May, when the air temperature becomes almost summer.
First walk in the fall
Young parents should remember that the newborn needs daily and fairly long walks at any time of the year. An exception can only be very severe frosts.
But how to dress a newborn for a walk in the fall, when the weather is unstable and can present the most unexpected surprises. Before you dress the baby, dress yourself - otherwise the child may sweat, and this is fraught with colds. Do not forget about the diaper, otherwise very soon the baby will say about discomfort.
Autumn clothes
In autumn, the child should be worn in several layers of clothing. So pediatricians advise. In this case, if you notice that the child is hot, you can easily open it. Do not confuse the baby! It is much better for him to cool slightly than to languish from the heat.
Consider the most comfortable temperature for a walk in the fall - from +2 to +8 degrees. You will need a cotton suit, a fleece jumpsuit, and an insulated jumpsuit. A flannel cap and a thin cap should be worn on the head. How to understand whether a child is comfortable in this outfit? Touch his neck. If it is hot and humid, it means that you are clearly overdoing the clothes. A cold and reddened nose clearly indicates that the child is cold.
We walk with a newborn in the summer
When it is more than twenty degrees Celsius outside, we think that summer has come. Great time - the child on a walk feel very comfortable. After all, he is not constrained by layers, even if very comfortable, of clothing. But this happens only when the child is dressed correctly. What does it mean? What to wear a newborn in the summer? For a walk, the baby should be dressed in a vest and a lightweight bonnet. The baby’s head should not be overheated.
Clothing made from natural fabrics
In the heat, clothing made from natural fabrics should be preferred. It should be spacious and not restrict movements. Summer differs from other seasons in the abundance of sunlight. It is very useful for children, but make sure that direct sunlight does not fall on the child, especially from noon to three in the afternoon. Experts believe that walking with a newborn in the heat when the temperature rises above thirty degrees is undesirable, as the child may receive heat stroke.
If it rains outside - this is not a reason to cancel the walk. Use a raincoat, but do not forget to leave free space so that fresh air gets into the stroller, otherwise such a walk will not be of any use.
All the kids are different. There is no universal advice on how to dress a baby in a particular situation. Nobody knows better than mom what weather the baby likes, at what temperature he feels more comfortable. Watch your baby carefully, and he will tell you how best to dress him. As a result, the child will grow up healthy and strong.
When the window is cold
The hardest time for a walk is for babies who were born in winter. They have to "wear" a lot of clothes. The thing is that the newborn has not yet fully formed the thermoregulation of the body, it is not able to protect itself from low temperatures. But this does not mean at all that with the onset of frosty and snowy days, all babies should sit at home. On the contrary, a walk in the frosty fresh air is extremely useful for a child, even such a small one. The main thing is to choose the right clothes so that the child does not freeze and does not overheat.
Clothes for winter
What to wear a newborn in winter? For a walk you should prepare three layers of clothing. The first layer is linen and a diaper, the second is a suit or jumpsuit made of terry, knitted or woolen fabric, the third layer is a fur envelope or jumpsuit. In addition, a warm hat and scarf should be worn on the head. Try to choose linen from natural fabrics - it is better if the vest, sliders, socks will be made of pure cotton. Never wear buttons with buttons on the back of your child for a walk. Things that fasten on the shoulders or front are much more comfortable.
It is believed that for a winter walk the child should be dressed a little warmer than her mother. This does not mean that it should be worn on all the warm clothes that you prudently prepared in advance. And then, it should be borne in mind that in winter the air temperature can be five degrees of frost, and thirty. By the way, quite often young mothers ask a question about how to dress a newborn for a walk at 25 degrees below zero. At temperatures below 15 degrees, walks should be canceled. They can be replaced by airing the children's room. For this, the baby is dressed as for a winter walk, laid in a cradle or crib (not in a draft) and the window is opened for 5-10 minutes.
What should be a winter jumpsuit?
Ideally, for winter walks with a newborn, it is good to have two overalls. One, designed for temperatures up to minus eighteen degrees, and the second - for lower temperatures. This applies, of course, to those babies who were born in the northern regions of our country, where winters are long and very severe. There will be very useful overalls for fluff or an envelope from a natural sheepskin.
Southerners are unlikely to need such clothes. It is quite possible to do with overalls with modern high-quality insulation.
The cap should be insulated, tight to the child’s head. Ideal model with ears. She will help you out in windy weather.
Be sure to wear warm socks and warmed shoe covers on your legs. They are usually sold along with jumpsuits. If you use an envelope, then there will be enough warm socks.
When is it better to walk with a newborn?
The best time for walking is from 9 a.m. to 12, and also in the evening after 19 hours. It can be difficult for many young mothers to make time for promenades, so you can use the balcony for walks. You can feed the child in the morning, dress him as if for a walk, and carry him in a stroller to the balcony. While the baby is sleeping, you can do household chores. Such "balcony walks" are much more useful than the roadway. In addition, the higher the floor, the less air is polluted by exhaust.
Walk with your child more often, walk in any weather. Only in this case, he is guaranteed a good appetite, good sleep and good health.