Sleep expert's top tips on keeping your baby cool at night during a heatwave

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This is how to keep your baby cool at night during the heatwave in the UK

Mum-of-three sleep consultant and maternity nurse Abi Thompson offers her top tips on making sure your little one doesn't get too hotWHILE many of us enjoy the sunny weather, a heatwave can certainly bring its challenges, particularly when it comes to bedtime.During the hot weather it's essential to keep babies cool at nightDuring a heatwave, bedroom temperatures can reach the dizzying heights of 28 degrees.

"All babies are different. You should be regularly checking them for overheating by touching the back of their neck, not checking hands or feet, which are always cooler."How can you monitor the temperature in the bedroom "Your baby will be sweaty and clammy as sweating is babies’ natural way to regulate their temperature," she said.doctors have warned.She said: "Breast milk is as hydrating as water, so no additional water is required for breastfed babies, though they may need increased feeds.

 

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