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Parenting is a steep learning curve and how to dress my baby for sleep was definitely one of the number one things I stressed about in the early days. Lullaby Trust. 2014. Safer sleep for babies. www.lullabytrust.org.uk Opens a new window [PDF accessed March 2017]

This isn’t surprising. The cost of living crisis means our central heating may be on less often or lower than normal. Combined with changing seasons, heatwaves, cold snaps or even the uncharacteristically mild days we’ve experienced this autumn and winter means adjusting to the UK climate can make getting the perfect bedtime outfit less than straightforward. My first child was a summer baby. On really hot nights she had a really thin sleeping bag (0.2 tog I think) with just a nappy underneath” - Experience of Mumsnet user RandomQuest

NHS. 2015c. Is my baby too hot? Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. www.fhft.nhs.uk Opens a new window [PDF accessed August 2017] Whether it’s summer or winter, how many layers to dress your baby in and what type of blankets/how many to pop on top is a very common question for new parents.

The Lullaby Trust recommend that your child’s bedroom or nursery should have a safe overnight temperature of between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius. If you’re unsure about the temperature of the room, a baby thermometer such as the Gro Egg can be helpful, allowing you to adjust their clothing accordingly. When getting your baby’s crib or Moses basket ready use a firm mattress that is made to fit the bed, with no gaps around the edges, and a fitted cotton sheet.

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It can be tempting to wrap your baby up to keep them warm. However, we know that overheating a baby increases the chances of SIDS (also known as cot death). Research shows babies are better to be cooler than too hot. In very hot temperatures you can put your baby down in just a nappy or with a bodysuit. You can pop a very light giant muslin on top of them if you’re worried they may become chilly in the night. You can try and keep the room cool by keeping windows closed during the day, only opening them once the outdoor temperature has dropped. If using a fan, The Lullaby Trust recommend that this is constantly moving/rotating and not directly facing the cot.