How to dress a newborn for discharge in winter

While still pregnant, the expectant mother thinks about what her child will be dressed at discharge from the hospital. On the one hand, what is there to think - quickly bring the baby to the car, and then from the car to the house. However, everything is not so simple. The child’s thermoregulation system is not yet developed - the baby is too small. Therefore, even a short stay in the freezing air can harm the child. Especially if the air temperature is very low. At the same time, overheating is as harmful to the baby as hypothermia. How to find that optimal balance and dress the child correctly so that he does not freeze and does not sweat? After all, winter can also be different - from +15 to -30 and below.

Clothes for newborn

When choosing clothes for the baby, you need to pay attention to the material from which it is made. Underwear should only be natural - linen, cotton. There should not be any seams and joints from the inside - even a small flaw can rub thin children's skin. Choose clothes in bed tones - too bright colors can distract and scare the child. In addition, bright shades are obtained when using a large amount of paint. If it gets on the body, such poor-quality tissue can cause irritation, redness, and itching.

When choosing clothes for a newborn for discharge, you need to follow three main rules. First, clothing should be suitable for outdoor temperature. That is, the child should not freeze, but overheating should not be allowed. The second rule - clothes should be beautiful. After all, this is a very responsible and important day - the first appearance of your baby. In addition, for sure you will capture this day in photo and video. The third important rule for discharging a newborn in the winter is that clothes should be practical. When buying, you should be guided not only by the appearance of the products. Think about how many days of winter you will have left after discharge. Should I take a warm envelope if you check out at the end of winter? You just do not have time to vilify it - next winter the baby will probably walk by himself! All these subtleties and nuances should be taken into account during winter discharge. We will understand everything in order and consider for starters the bottom layer of winter baby clothes.

Underwear

Depending on the season, only the upper part of children's clothing varies. The body at any time of the year remains unchanged. Consider in a few layers those things that will be needed during a winter discharge.

1. Diaper. Even if you do not plan to put on diapers for the child, and will try to change his diapers, this is an integral part of the wardrobe on the day of discharge. After all, if the baby is described (and they do this very often at this age), you will have to interrupt the ceremony and look for the opportunity to change the baby’s clothes right now. It’s not very convenient if you are standing on the threshold of the hospital with things, isn’t it? You should have several spare diapers with you.
2. Baby's undershirts and sliders or body. A few dozen years ago, underwear were considered underwear and vests. However, their use is not very convenient - the vest is constantly opening, the child’s chest and lower back are not closed properly. To avoid this, instead of them it is very convenient to wear a thin body on the child. It can be without sleeves and legs - a sort of T-shirt with fasteners below, so as not to bully. The body can also be closed - with legs and sleeves. Choose body-transformers with wraparound “paws” on the handles. So that if necessary, you can use them as scratches.
3. Fleece slip. If a thin body without sleeves and legs was put on the diaper, we put on a fleece slip on top.It may be velor, but not too thin.
4. Beanie. Usually, two hats are put on the baby - one thin made of cotton material, and the second warm - woolen. If the winter is very cold, you can wear three hats - thin from natural fabric, more dense and knitted.
5. Socks. We put on some thin socks along with the body, under the fleece slip. We put on the second socks (denser) over a slip or a warm suit. Instead of a second warm pair of socks, you can wear knitted booties.
6. Warm suit. These are warm knitted pants with a jacket that protect the child from the cold. Instead of a suit, you can use a pair of thin and thick diapers - in the summer version of this statement would be enough. If you put on top of a demi-season jumpsuit - this is an option for autumn discharge. But for the winter you will need another layer of clothing.

It can be an envelope or a blanket that protects the baby from freezing air and wind. Be sure to cover your child’s face with a scarf or corner of an envelope. At low temperatures, the baby's cheeks need to be lubricated with a special children's cream from frost. We will talk in more detail about what to choose as the top layer for winter discharge.

Top coat

Choosing a piece of warm clothes for the baby, the mother focuses on her taste preferences, financial capabilities and practical component.

1. The envelope. This is the traditional outerwear in which the baby is discharged. But many mothers sadly admit that such an envelope is used only once - at discharge. Walking in such an openwork and festive envelope is somehow not very pleasant. In addition, lace quickly lose shape, the envelope is usually light, and therefore easily soiled. The envelope often needs to be swaddled with a bow, it is not very convenient if you will often travel in your car with your child. Such an envelope, although very smart, but absolutely impractical. You will use it only one winter, and then it will remain with you lying dead weight in the closet. In addition, there is a winter envelope for discharge a lot, think carefully - is it worth it?
2. A blanket. This is a traditional discharge method. Even our mothers and grandmothers were discharged from the hospital with children wrapped in a blanket. To give a festive atmosphere, the bundle was tied with a red or blue ribbon, depending on the gender of the child. Today you can decorate a warm blanket in which the child will not be cold, you can use an ordinary summer envelope. It is not so expensive, but it will look no worse than winter. You can also put on a blanket a beautiful duvet cover with an openwork corner. In the end, you don’t have to wrap the blanket over anything, but to buy a blanket is not only warm, but also beautiful. There are many options on sale that you can wrap your child in for discharge and use later as a blanket.
3. Transformer jumpsuit. There are many modern types of children's clothing, the names of which we do not even know. Yes, and why? The main thing is to know how to use it. On the shelves of children's stores you can find overalls, which form an envelope at the bottom - that is, a hollow bag. Above is a smart jacket. This is a very practical option. Upon discharge, the transformer forms a sort of envelope - warm and comfortable. Subsequently, the jumpsuit can be modified and make an armhole for the legs. In such overalls, a child can go through more than one winter - depending on the size of the physique. But two winters is a minimum.
4. Sheepskin blanket envelope. This is an ordinary sheepskin blanket that perfectly retains heat and does not get wet. Upon discharge, the blanket is transformed into an envelope, and subsequently can be used as a regular blanket or bedding in a stroller. This is a good and practical option, but quite casual - you will have to decorate the blanket for discharge.

These are the main types and forms of outerwear for a baby if he was born in winter.

Advice! Experienced mothers give a second life to things from which children quickly grow.The envelope at discharge can be used next winter, when the baby will be about a year old. Yes, the crumbs in it are unlikely to fit, but for sledding is an indispensable thing. Before putting the baby in a sled, place his feet in an envelope. Legs, lower back and lower body will be completely sheltered from wind, snow and cold, isn’t it wonderful?

Winter discharge

When leaving the hospital in winter, you need to consider several features. The most important thing is the car. The interior of the car in which you are driving for a child should not be smoky or dirty. It should not have any harsh aromas. Warm up the machine in advance. If you warm up the salon only slightly, the baby can not undress. If the temperature in the cabin is equal to room temperature, you need to remove the top layer of clothing. Transporting a child is much safer in the car seat, especially if you have your own car and frequent trips with the child are planned in the future. Please note that on the jumpsuit the crumbs should have special fastenings for seat belts. If the road is not close, carefully monitor the condition of the child. If the child is cold, his nose will tell about it - he will become cold. If the baby is hot - the first thing will start to sweat back and neck. In this case, be careful - do not take the crumbs out in the cold.

When collecting your baby for your first appearance, do not forget about yourself. Prepare a cosmetic bag, elegant clothes, hair care products in advance. After all, mom is another main person at the upcoming holiday.

Extract is a very important event in which the whole family first sees a new family member - a newborn baby. Clothing selected for this event should be not only beautiful, but also comfortable, soft and moderately warm. When choosing how to dress a child at discharge, you need to rely on a maternal instinct - a good mother will not allow the child to freeze or sweat for no reason. Dress your baby correctly and enjoy the sweet moments of your motherhood!

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