With weak resistance, babies are easily affected by the external environment. Even the use of air conditioning also makes mothers wonder. You may have heard somewhere that an air conditioner is not good for your baby. How bad is it?
According to experts, giving your baby an air-conditioned room is much better than letting the baby get hot, stuffy or wet. Newborn babies cannot regulate their body temperature as well as adults, so under hot weather, babies are susceptible to developing conditions such as rash, rash, dehydration, heatstroke ...
On the other hand, sleeping in a cool room will help the baby sleep better, reducing the risk of sudden infant death (SIDS) . However, too low a room temperature will cause your baby to be numb. Therefore, mothers need to follow the safety instructions when using air-conditioning for babies.
Adjust the appropriate temperature
You should note, changes in the outside environment such as rain and sunshine all affect the temperature of the air-cooled air. The room can get hot or cold very quickly and make your baby uncomfortable. Ideally, mom should have a thermometer to measure the actual temperature in the room instead of looking at the temperature on the air conditioner. The ideal temperature for babies is between 26 and 28 degrees C.
You can use the timer button to turn off the air conditioner and restart if you can't be on duty to control the room temperature.
Babies are very sensitive to changes in temperature
Do not let the air conditioner blow directly on the baby
Depending on the temperature and the location where the air conditioner is located in the room, you can have your child wear thin, long or short-sleeved clothing, a hat and socks as needed to prevent them from getting cold. You can use extra thin blankets, but remember not to over-cover your baby's armpits because kicking can cause the blanket to cover her face.
Clean the air conditioner regularly
To prevent bacteria or fungus from accumulating, you should maintain and clean the air conditioner regularly.
Moisturize baby's skin
Air conditioning often makes the air in a room drier than the outside environment. You should pay attention to use moisturizing lotions specifically for baby's skin. Some experienced mothers think that, to put a bowl of water in the room to make the air richer in humidity. A simpler option is to use a humidifier. However, mothers should note that when the weather changes, the air becomes more humid, the use of air conditioning will be very good.
Baby skin care Unlike the saying "as smooth as a baby's skin", in fact, babies' skin is often dry and less smooth. Therefore, parents need to pay attention to some special points when caring for the baby's skin
Do not take your baby out of the room suddenly
The temperature difference between the air-conditioned room and the outside environment can cause heat shock for your baby. Ideally, mothers should turn off the air conditioner and wait a while before taking the baby out of the room, this helps the baby's body get used to the temperature change.
Note when turning on the air conditioner in the car
When you are in a car, especially on hot days, keep the windows open to let the hot air out of the car. Next, turn on the air conditioner and adjust the airflow direction appropriately.
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It is not necessary to turn on the air conditioner 24/24. If it is not too hot, just one wall fan is enough to make your child feel comfortable.
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