How to keep babies warm in winter
Release time : 04/12/2025 09:30:01
After winter, the weather is getting colder and colder, and many mothers are keen to buy various heating artifacts for their babies, but are these really suitable for their babies? According to news reports, while a household in Guangdong was charging a hot water bottle, the hot water bottle suddenly exploded, causing a large area of the face of a 6-year-old girl.
Therefore, moms must be vigilant about the warmth-generating gadgets around them turning into "warmth bombs."
Which heating appliances should be used with caution? How can we warm up a baby in winter to ensure they stay warm and safe? How can babies be kept warm during winter? The phenomenon of using heating appliances for warmth is common, but improper use of these appliances can become a "warmth killer," harming the baby.
Therefore, it is best for mothers to avoid using them on their babies as much as possible.
4. Kinds of heating appliances should be avoided: 1. Hot water bags danger level: ★★★☆☆ In fact, both traditional hot water bags and electric hot water bags should be used with caution, as they are directly in contact with the body. If the lid suddenly loosens when using, hot water will flow out, potentially scalding the baby. Should a short circuit or explosion occur during use, it becomes even more dangerous.
2. Dangerousness of Electric Warm Clothes: ★★★★☆ Electric blankets, as contact-type electrical heating appliances, are well-insulated and can generate heat upon activation. However, prolonged use and continuous heating can cause significant water loss in infants' skin, especially if the baby is tightly covered and has poor air circulation, leading to symptoms of "heatstroke" during winter.
Additionally, the heat from electric blankets can irritate baby's skin, potentially causing symptoms such as redness and itchiness.
Bath radiator danger rating: ★★★☆☆. Bath radiators work by emitting infrared heat radiation to raise indoor temperature. When used, they produce strong light that can cause damage to a baby's retina if the light is kept on for a long time. In severe cases, it may even lead to permanent damage to the baby's vision, preventing them from achieving normal levels of vision.
4. Danger Index of Warm Air Heater: ★★★☆☆ The temperature of the hot air emitted by a warm air heater is very high; if babies are too close to it, they can easily be scalded. Additionally, frequent use of a warm air heater can cause the indoor air to become dry and lead to throat irritation in babies.
Common misconceptions in winter baby warmth, despite many mothers being fearful of their babies getting cold during the cold winter, it is also not advisable to blindly use heating devices for warmth.
In addition, to keep the baby warm, you can't put all clothes and shoes on the baby.
Some clothes and shoes cannot be worn by babies, as follows: 1. Tights, tights. Some mothers will buy tights and tights for their babies to wear. In fact, this practice is not appropriate, because tights and tights will stick close to the baby's body, hinder the baby's body's heat dissipation, thereby affecting its body temperature regulation, and also bind the baby's hands and feet, adversely affecting the baby's growth and development.
2. Socks, many baby outfits come with socks. They also help keep the feet warm. But after a baby is two months old, they don't need to wear these outfits anymore because the socks can hinder the growth of their feet.
3. Snow Boots are the indispensable tool for winter protection, soft and fluffy, and many mothers love to buy them for their babies. However, mothers should be aware that if babies wear snow boots for a long time, the Achilles tendon and soft tissues may be damaged. This is because snow boots do not provide adequate protection to the feet, and as babies often run around while wearing them, they are prone to falling down.
How to dress a baby in winter? Winter warmth, the most correct way is to dress a baby.
However, the warmth requirements for babies of different ages vary. Mothers can adjust their clothing based on this information! For newborns (0-30 days), babies move less and it's appropriate to dress them in cotton or light, loose-fitting long sleeve bodysuits. Additionally, a blanket should be wrapped around them for warmth, as well as paying attention to the warming of the navel area, as the navel of a newborn baby is not yet fully formed and is very susceptible to coldness.
Infants (1-12 months) are active and love to crawl. Especially around the age of 1, they start to walk, so it is important to choose cotton clothes that have separate upper and lower sleeves or pants to avoid restricting their movements and allowing them more freedom to move around.
If you are going to take the baby out, you should also put on a cotton hat and gloves to protect the baby from cold.
From the age of 12 months and above, children enjoy playing outdoors. They tend to sweat a lot, so it's important to wear clothes that are slightly longer and have good breathability. Additionally, a warm coat should be worn over them to prevent exposing the belly when running around.
Over-warming in winter poses many risks for babies. A common mistake among mothers is to wrap their baby in too many clothes, resulting in a "wrapped bundle" with multiple layers of clothing. In fact, this can easily trigger Heatstroke Syndrome.
What is "Hypothermia Syndrome"? How can it be prevented? Hypothermia syndrome, also known as the hypothermia-hypoxia syndrome, is a common emergency in winter and is primarily seen in infants under the age of one. The underlying cause is that babies are dressed too warmly and remain in a state of warmth for an extended period, leading to continuous body temperature rise, symptoms such as high fever, excessive sweating, dehydration, pale complexion, etc. In severe cases, there may even be oxygen deficiency manifestations and neurological damage, which could lead to permanent sequelae such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, blindness, or aphasia.
Therefore, it is essential to take precautions.
To prevent "heatstroke syndrome," it's important to understand the appropriate amount of clothing for a baby during winter. One way to determine the baby's temperature is by observing two areas: their groin and armpits. If they are warm, you can remove some of their clothes.
If the baby's palms and back are warm, it indicates that the clothing is appropriate. Do not wrap the baby too tightly.
If the baby sweats on his palms and back and sweats a lot, it means that the baby is wearing too much and needs to take off some of his clothes.
The medical information provided in this text is for reference only.
If you feel unwell, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately, and the medical diagnosis and treatment will be subject to offline diagnosis.