Are you expecting this summer? Then you might find yourself wondering if you should be buying newborn size long sleeves for your little one or just focus on short sleeves.
While it might soundsurprising to some, babies and especially newborns, still need long sleeves in their layette, regardless ofwhat time of the year they are born.
General rule of thumb
Babies' ratio of skin surface area to their body weight is much greater than adults' and they are not as good at maintainingbody temperature asweare. A general rule of thumb to find the right temperature for your little one, is therefore to dressthem in one more layer than what you would wear yourself.
So, if you think it'st-shirtweather for you, it probably means long sleeve for the little one. If it's cold enough for you to wear a long sleeve, then your baby needs two layers of clothing to keep them warm, but you could for example pair a short sleeve with along sleeve.
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Air conditioned spaces
Don't be deceived by hightemperatures outside, becausewhile your babe mightbe fine with a short sleeve outside, as soon as they gointo an air conditioned room - at home, at the hospital, doctor's office or anywhere else you might need to go to - chances are high that the temperature will be low enough for your babyto still need to wear a long sleeve or even two layers of clothing.A good idea is to always keep an extra long sleeve on hand whenyou are heading out and about.
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Sun protection
According to dermatologists, sunscreens are not advisable for babies younger than 6 months. That meanstheyneed to be kept out of the sunas much as possible to minimize risk of sun burns or in worst case developing skin cancer.
If you are walking with your newborn outside in the summer and cannot protecttheir skin with a canopy or other type of shade, it is recommended for babies toweara hat and clothing that fully covers their bodies, including their arms and legs. However, if you have to dress them inlong sleeves outside, pick extra light fabrics and keep an extra close eye onyour little one tominimize the risk ofoverheatingand heat strokes.
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