Things You'll Need:
- Sleepwear
- A blanket for swaddling
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Step 1
Dress your baby similar to what you're wearing. There's no need to pile on the layers at night, and overheating can increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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Step 2
Determine what works best for you during late-night diaper changes. Do you prefer the ease of nightgowns? Are the buttons and snaps on sleepers no big deal?
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Step 3
If your baby likes to be swaddled, make sure the swaddle is tight so the loose blanket doesn't end up over the baby's face. Consider using a swaddling blanket rather than a receiving blanket.
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Step 4
If your baby doesn't like to be swaddled, but your house gets chilly at night, dress the baby in a wearable sleep sack.
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Step 5
If you co-sleep with your baby, take into account the extra body heat you generate and dress your baby lighter than you would if she were sleeping in a crib.
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Step 6
If your house doesn't have air conditioning in the sweltering heat of summer, there's nothing wrong with putting your baby to bed in just a diaper.
Comments
bmi57 said
on 12/10/2007 This makes me want to have another baby, my baby is 27 years old, and I don't think she would appreciate me trying to dress her now. Good information. Thanks.