It’s winter! All you would want to do is stay cooped up in your house, under warm blankets, with a book in one hand and a cup of hot coffee in the other. You have nothing to worry about as you drift off to la la land; then you hear your baby cry… so, you do have something to worry about!
“I can cover myself in blankets but what about my baby!?” is what you’re thinking. Bundling them up in blankets is not an option at all, they would make too much of a fuss, plus no you wouldn’t want to run the risk of suffocating them. But you can’t really leave them just like that. Your baby’s immune system is still developing and is prone to cold and seasonal flus. So, they need to be cocooned in warmth but not in your usual style.
You can keep your little one warm and safe, cozy in your arms even during brutal winters. This is how. Read on to learn more about newborn baby care in winter season.

Layer it up

Your baby’s winter dress should be warm and soft, with the space they need to keep them cozy for a longer period. You don’t want them waking up every 20 minutes, do you? It’s always a good idea to dress your baby in multiple layers to retain heat within the layers. Dress them in about the same layers of clothing as yourself, keep your motherly instincts alert. If they shiver or show signs of feeling cold, layer it up even more.
On that note, do not cover your baby in a heavy blanket. Covering your baby in a thick, heavy blanket might seem like a great idea, but it’s really not. Heavy blanket makes it hard for the baby to move their arms and legs and they’ll feel irritated and uncomfortable the entire time.

Massage Your Baby Thoroughly

Massaging your baby with lukewarm oil can moisturize your baby’s skin and help keep them warm. The act of massaging a baby with oil enhances blood circulation in their body which helps boost the immunity system of the baby. Make sure the room in which you massage your baby is warm and pick the right oil for the massage. Mustard, olive or coconut oil should do a fantastic job.

Use Humidifiers in the Room

If you live in very cold regions, installing a humidifier in your baby’s room becomes a necessity. The cold and dry winter air sucks away all the moisture from your baby’s skin and makes their skin dry. Having heating equipment (like a fireplace) will also rob the room of water vapor, making the air as well as your baby’s skin dry. Hence, a humidifier is the best choice! With a humidifier, the moisture level of the room can be maintained optimally which makes even the wet air feel warmer. Additionally, you can cover your baby’s bedding with warm blankets for warmth.

Keep Little One Cozy

Always dress the baby in warm and breathable clothes, don’t forget to cover their head! Avoid any piece of clothing that might cause them irritation and limit the movement of their limbs. Small size diapers or diapers that are too big can also cause discomfort to your baby. Likewise, a wet and soggy diaper too can cause discomfort and irritation to your baby and must be changed frequently to prevent your child from catching a cold in baby or getting rashes.
With Snuggy, you can wave goodbye to these problems! Snuggy diapers:

• Have rapid absorption layers to keep the baby dry and rash-free.
• Are anti-bacterial.
• Have side leak guards to protect from side trickles of urine.
• Come equipped with a Susu meter to know the right time to change the diaper.
With Snuggy, your baby is never cold in a wet diaper, Kyunki Poora Neela Toh Diaper Geela!

Keep Yourself Safe and Healthy

You will be the first point of contact for your baby, so it’s necessary to keep yourself clean and healthy for your baby’s health. A newborn baby’s immune system is not strong enough to withstand the changing weather and the diseases that come along with it. Use sanitizers and disinfect yourself before you’re attending to your baby to seal away all the possible ways germs can reach them. Before breastfeeding, make sure you clean your nipples as well.

Breastfeeding is Best

A mother’s milk is a rich source of all the important nutrients and antibodies a baby needs to stay healthy. They also strengthen the baby’s immunity system and help in strengthening the muscles and bones of the baby. Additionally, a mother’s soothing and warm touch during breastfeeding will make the baby feel relaxed and at home at their mother’s breast.

Spending time cuddling or playing with your baby is just as important as preventive measures. The mere presence of safety and comfort a baby gets from their mother is enough to combat any illness by itself.
This is all from us today! If you have any more doubts or need any newborn baby care tips, comment them below and we’ll get right back to you.