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.
Step2
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?
Step3
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.
Step4
If your baby doesn't like to be swaddled, but your house gets chilly at night, dress the baby in a wearable sleep sack.
Step5
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.
Step6
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.
Tips & Warnings
If you choose to give your baby a blanket, tuck the blanket under the crib's mattress so it can't reach higher than your baby's shoulders.
Don't forget to put socks on your baby if the pajamas don't have feet.
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.
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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.