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What should our child wear for sleep in a 20 degree room

Many families set the bedroom to around 20 degrees Celsius because it feels comfortable and sensible on energy use.

To keep your child’s sleep truly restful, a few details matter. Below we share clothing recommendations for sleeping in a 20 degree room. How comfortable a child feels overnight affects the quality of rest and development. The aim is calm, settled nights.

A room at 20 degrees is among the most optimal values

In our climate, a 20 to 22 degree room is ideal for children’s sleep. This does not mean that being 1 to 2 degrees above or below will cause problems. Personal temperature preference and comfort level vary from child to child, just as they do for adults.

Over time we get to know our child’s needs and notice whether they tend to feel colder or warm up. Recommendations are helpful guides, but if your child’s needs differ, dress them accordingly for sleep.

Our body’s temperature regulation is a key physiological function

In fact it is one of the most important. Our body produces heat through cell metabolism and releases heat through evaporation and radiation, while responding to the often extreme influences of the environment.

Newborns and premature babies cannot yet counterbalance these external effects. We must take care to avoid chilling or overheating. Premature babies are born with lower body temperature, which carries risks, hence the need for the controlled environment of an incubator, where their temperature can be regulated.

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Infants sweat less, produce more heat and retain more heat. They warm up more easily, and rashes may appear.

Dressing newborns for sleep

When using the recommendations below, consider whether you are dressing a newborn or a baby a few months old. In the first few weeks, dress baby with one light extra layer to avoid chilling.

It is also wise to check from time to time that baby is neither too hot nor too cold. Slip a hand to the back of the neck and upper back. What do you feel Do they seem too warm or damp, or cool If none of these, then your child is dressed appropriately.

Room temperature can fluctuate

Depending on the heating type, room temperatures can vary during the night. The greatest swings may occur with solid fuel boilers, but central heating and opening windows can also cause fluctuations.
It helps to have a thermometer in the nursery by the cot, so you always see how the temperature changes and can dress accordingly. A thermometer placed in another room will not show the true value for the nursery. Rooms can differ by 2 to 3 degrees within a home.

Body temperature also changes at night

As if room changes were not enough, sleeping body temperature also fluctuates. A rhythm operates during sleep, becoming more regular from around 3 months. At bedtime in the evening the body cools down, and towards dawn it warms up.

LiaaBébé babywear suggestions for sleeping in a 20 degree room

First option

Put a short sleeve bodysuit on under the nappy area. This works like a vest, helping to keep baby warm. You can find lots of favourite colours and prints with us. They are soft and stretchy, and do not worry, they will not go baggy.
Add a sleepsuit over the bodysuit to keep baby comfortably warm. To make dressing easier, all our sleepsuits have a zip. Have a look at the beautiful bright colours we chose for these lovely pieces.
Our sleeping bags come in several thicknesses. With the bodysuit plus sleepsuit combination, a lighter 1.5 TOG sleeping bag is suitable. If your child moves a lot, you can choose a toddler sleeping bag.

Second option

We have a wide range of long sleeve bodysuits. If you combine one with a warm winter sleeping bag, it may be enough on its own. Choose freely from the many bright colours.
With a 2.5 TOG winter sleeping bag, a long sleeve bodysuit will also keep baby warm. To make moving after sleep easier, you can pick a toddler sleeping bag.

Third option - if your child can already use a blanket independently

A two piece pyjama is likely to be welcomed. Let them enjoy the lovely patterned sets.
A vest or thin soft top is recommended under the pyjamas, so that 20 degrees still feels comfortable.

Why use a sleeping bag

Active babies almost certainly kick off blankets at night. They cannot pull them back on. If we are asleep and do not notice that our child has been uncovered for two to three hours, they may be cold the whole time.

A safe sleeping bag is brilliant because it keeps baby warm throughout the night while still feeling comfortable. We will not wake every half hour worrying they might be cold and need covering up. Baby sleeps more peacefully, and so do we.

What temperature related problems can LiaaBébé clothing help solve

Bamboo fibre’s temperature regulation supports baby’s own ability to regulate. It can help smooth out night time temperature swings in both the home and the body. It cools in warmth and warms in cold. Baby is less likely to overheat and sweat, and is also less likely to feel cold.
Its extra stretch prevents night waking because a tight or stiff outfit restricts movement. You may know the sight of your child waking with legs pulled up inside a loose garment, unable to straighten because they got caught. Thanks to LiaaBébé’s close to body cut, this should not happen.

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