Tips To Handle Changing Weather For Babies Especially Summers

Summer has arrived and almost each and everyone we know off is trying ways and means to smoothly manage it. If there is wind it is warm, the skin is sweating just sitting at home under a fan and everything is simply irritable. Of course, as adults, we can grumble as much as we want but what about tiny little babies?

The attention on your newborn need to be high in the coming months. They may not be able to say it out loud but summer is neither kind to us nor to babies. Here are some tips you as a parent can leverage to have a smooth summer season with your little one.

1. Babies need more milk:

You must have heard and read this everywhere one must drink more amount of water in summers to remain hydrated. The same is applicable when it comes to your infants. As adults lose water quickly, your baby also does, therefore you need to replenished enough and often for yourself and for your baby.

As we are aware that newborn babies under 6-months-old cannot be given water directly to drink so the mother needs to breastfeed the baby more than before. As per expert research, a baby needs at least 2 ounces of milk per pound of their body weight. To counter the summer season smoothly for your young infant we recommend increasing the requirement by 50%.

2. Avoid stepping out with the baby at sun time:

By sun time we mean, when the sun is almost above our heads. I.e. between 10 am to 2 pm. If in case you are left with no option but to venture out during this sun time make sure you take necessary precautions. We know how easily a Babies skin can get a rash while exposed to few minutes in the sun. So here are some sun time outing tips you must not ignore.

• a. Make sure the baby is well covered,
• b. We recommend you dress your kid in a light-colored full sleeves shirt and pants,
• c. Do not forget to take an umbrella or make them wear a soft cotton cap to protect their face.
• d. You can even consider buying baby skin-friendly sunscreens that are below SPF.

3. Don’t over cover the baby:

As a culture, we Indians have been told that piling clothes on babies no matter what the season is will be beneficial. Just imagine, what if you were wrapped in vests, shirts, then sweaters and even warm caps in summers? At least you can communicate that you’re uncomfortable. Your newborn will only communicate by being cranky all day long. Genius Baby, an online baby clothes store has an in-house manufacturing baby clothes unit that utilizes natural fiber-like material “Cotton” which is ideal for your kid’s summer wear. We recommend: You should dress your baby the way you would dress yourself.

4. Keep an eye for warning signs:

Because newborns don’t have fully developed sweat glands, there is no clear sign for you to notice when your baby is feeling uncomfortably warm. However, you can stay cautious and look for these signs in your kid.

• a. If they seem unwell or isn’t their usual playful self,
• b. If they are lethargic or irritable,
• c. If their skin looks or feels drier than usual,
• d. If they suddenly refuse to take milk. You should know that when a baby is dehydrated over long durations, they tend to start refusing to drink milk. It is a sign of advanced dehydration.
• e. If the nappy is coming out clean i.e. not wet. This means your baby is not urinating.

Some more signs to look out for in your baby to maintain a healthy, happy infant irrespective of the season.