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Use a fan to help your baby feel comfortable, but monitor your baby to ensure they don’t get too chilly with the air blowing directly on them. A baby wearing just a nappy may get cold with a fan blowing directly on them, so putting them in a light bodysuit or covering them with a giant muslin can keep them comfy. Blankets – Choose blankets made from light-weight fabric. A blanket folded in half to cover baby counts as two layers, and if you fold it in half again that counts as four layers. In general you will use one to three blankets depending on the temperature. I personally always liked to use a combination of cellular blankets and fleece baby blankets (in winter) to keep my little ones comfy. It all starts with knowing the temperature of the room. From here you can make the clothing decisions. Monitor the temperature using a nursery thermometer and then dress them accordingly. If you do not want to use sleeping bags, or your baby is too small to use one yet according to the manufacturers guidance on weight, then layer lightweight blankets. One light blanket is fine in summer, and two to three will keep them cosy in winter. The NHS emphasises the importance of not allowing your baby to get too hot, as this can increase the risk of SIDS.

The advice is one more layer than you're wearing.” - Suggested by Mumsnet user TheLovelinessOfDemons Baby sleeping bags or swaddles It’s better for your baby to be slightly cooler, they will let you know if they are too cold. The Health Visitor told me a baby that is too warm won’t tell you and will stay asleep.” - Suggested by Mumsnet user Danikm151 Final thoughts In terms of clothing you’ll want to dress baby in a combination of bodysuits (sleeveless and legless vests that do up with poppers around the nappy) and sleepsuits (which are basically onesies that feature long sleeves and legs that cover the feet). In super cold weather your baby will wear a sleepsuit with bodysuit on underneath, but in very warm weather your baby may just need a bodysuit.If your baby is sweating or their tummy feels hot to the touch, take off some of their clothing or bedding.

For example, if you're in a t-shirt and jumper, dress them in a vest, sleepsuit and cardigan or jumper. If you feel chilly, your baby probably does too.All-night heating of the room where your baby is sleeping is rarely necessary, according to the NHS, and it’s easier to adjust the temperature by using layers of lightweight blankets. During the day open the windows first thing in the morning, when the temperature outside should be cooler. Once it starts to heat up outside (around 11am) then close the windows and the blinds or curtains to keep the heat of the day out.

Thankfully there are now very clear guidelines and advice for parents on how to dress babies at night, plus super helpful baby products such as nursery thermometers and sleeping bags. NHS. 2015b. Reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). NHS Choices, Health A-Z. www.nhs.uk Opens a new window [Accessed March 2017] If you can reach in to feel baby's chest (hands/feet aren't reliable), they should just feel comfortable, not too hot. Always err on the cool side, they'll let you know if they're too cold but too hot is a SIDS risk.” - Advice from Mumsnet user EyeDropsIt’s almost impossible to predict the UK weather, so the reality is that regardless of the season, you can expect to experience some significant temperature variation in your home. Small babies are not very good at regulating their own temperature. They can overheat because of too much clothing or bedding, or because the room is too hot. How will I know if my baby is too hot? There are various signs that your baby may be too hot during the night. These include flushed cheeks, rapid breathing or noticeably wet/damp hair or sweat on the forehead.