How to dress your child for sleep in a 22 degree room?

The room temperature we like to sleep at depends on the climate of our country, what we are used to, and our individual characteristics. In our country, a room temperature of 20-22 degrees is considered the most ideal for children to sleep. 

You might think that a 3-degree difference wouldn't matter that much. But there are adults who feel perfectly comfortable at 22 degrees, but when their partner turns the heat down to 20 degrees - because he or she might be hot - they start to feel cold. We can feel even a single degree difference.

If the temperature is given, you can adapt to it by dressing accordingly. We easily choose the pajamas that are comfortable to wear, but in the case of children, especially those who are not yet talking, this is not so easy. Babies cannot tell you if they are cold or if they want to cover up because they are hot. Therefore, we need to check them regularly to learn how their bodies work.

How do we check whether a child is cold or hot while sleeping?  

It used to be thought that the condition of the baby's limbs would indicate whether the baby was cold. But we no longer recommend this because it does not give a reliable answer. Simply feel the skin on the neck and back and see what you notice. If the skin is moist and warm, then the baby is sweating. This is also indicated if the hair on the back of the head is damp. If the skin is cold, then the baby is cold. Add an extra layer of clothing or dress the baby a little more loosely.

Newborns should be dressed in an extra layer. 

To understand why this is, we need to understand how our body regulates its temperature. Our body produces heat during cellular metabolism. It also releases heat through radiation and evaporation. In the process, it constantly reacts to the thermal effects of the environment, which can often be quite extreme, such as heat waves or the coldest frosts. 

The bodies of newborns and premature babies, however, are not yet able to regulate this. Therefore, we must help them externally to maintain a relatively constant temperature . They should not get cold or have a fever. Even infants tend to overheat more easily because they sweat less, their bodies produce more heat, and retain more heat.

Therefore, newborns and premature babies should be dressed in one more layer of clothing than older babies, and the room temperature should be raised to 23-24 degrees for a few weeks. If you want to choose baby clothes that you can be more confident about because they can regulate heat, then it is worth getting to know products made from bamboo fiber. This ingredient gives the clothes made from it a property that makes them cool in summer and warm in winter.

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What can cause problems at night? 

• The temperature of the apartment, and therefore the bedroom, may fluctuate
• Body temperature changes at night
• Humidity and therefore the feeling of heat can change
• The child has individual needs
• The baby is taking off the blanket

What solutions do we offer to these problems? 

• We cannot set the temperature of our environment completely accurately. We can correct the warming and cooling by dressing . To avoid having to constantly dress your baby up and down, a good solution could be baby clothes made of bamboo fiber, which has temperature-regulating properties. It can perfectly compensate for these external changes.
• Our body temperature changes at night, it is a natural function of us. In the evening, when we fall asleep, our temperature is lower, and at dawn, when we wake up in the morning, our temperature is higher. Similar to when the air changes, bamboo fiber as a clothing material can also eliminate internal fluctuations.
• It is worth monitoring the humidity , especially near the baby's crib. For children, a humidity of 60-70% is optimal . This value affects our perception of temperature: at a higher value, the air feels warmer, at a lower value, it feels colder. If necessary, humidify it!
• We need to know our child's individual heat needs. This will develop in us if we initially regularly check whether they are too hot or too cold.

• Instead of a baby blanket, use a sleeping bag as long as possible, but definitely until the child can take the blanket off and put it on himself. That way, you never have to worry at night in your sleep whether your little one is cold. If your child has already entered the toddler stage, but may need it earlier during the climbing period, you can also choose a toddler sleeping bag, in which he can easily move around before going to bed or after waking up.

What baby clothes do we recommend from LiaaBébé for putting to sleep in a 22 degree room? 

For a comfortable 22 degree room temperature, there is no need to dress in layers . A long-sleeved bodysuit with a 1.5 TOG sleeping bag will be adequate. If you consider the above aspects important, then try LiaaBébé's bamboo fiber baby clothes. 

You can choose from the most beautiful colors and patterns for boys and girls from sizes 56-98. If you like to create your child's outfit tastefully , you can choose from beautiful, matching, unique color shades and patterns. Have you ever had a dinosaur polka dot, orchid purple, or marigold yellow dress? Even children will recognize these beautiful, bright colors! 

LissBébé bodysuits are extremely stretchy, they almost grow with your child , and they are also very durable, so be prepared that you won't need to buy new ones for a long time. If you've ever encountered baby clothes that stiffen after washing, you don't have to worry about that now. You will experience softness, which will also provide your child with comfort.

Our sleeping bags are available in colors and patterns that match the bodysuits, in various thicknesses, which we have indicated with TOG on each product. 1.5 TOG is recommended for 22 degrees, you can also find this among baby sleeping bags up to size 74/80, and when your child has outgrown it, you can switch to the toddler sleeping bag . In this, the little one can walk, crawl and climb after getting up. 

And let's not forget about pajamas , since older children often demand big boy and big girl clothing, you can find comfortable, high-waisted and elongated bottom pieces on our website. This cut line helps to avoid the child's waist always being exposed. Our children's pajamas are available in sizes 98-122. If you are also curious about the colors: red, green, peach blossom, purple, brown, white stars and blue shark.

You can also read our previous article about dressing your baby for sleep , in which we described more general information that will help you get started easily.