Getting the temperature right at bedtime
Average rating:
Clothing and bedding are really important. When the room temperature is just right we dress Frank in a bodysuit and also use a sheet and two lightweight blankets. If the room's too cold I use a long-sleeved bodysuit, sheet and three lightweight blankets. When the room's too hot then it's a short-sleeved bodysuit or just a nappy and sheet only.
Sonia Willingham, 28, mum to Frank, 9 months
I'd tell all parents to get a room thermometer for peace of mind. So in a cold snap you'll have the central heating on low overnight and in a heatwave, you may want a fan, well out of reach.
Jane Smithers, mum to Lizzie 6 months
By Sonia Willingham and Jane Smithers
Average rating:
Where to next?
-
Help your child get a good night's sleep
-
Should I have my baby in bed with me?
-
Babies who struggle to sleep on their back
-
Baby sleep solutions continued
-
Baby sleep tips: Day & night, make noise
-
Baby sleep tips: Increase feeding, know your baby
-
Baby sleep tips: Let them settle, be flexible
-
Dealing with sleep problems
-
Early-morning wake-up
-
Ensuring a warm night's sleep
-
Establishing a bedtime routine
