Wool best for babies

Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue 250, 12 July 1988, Page 18

Wool best for babies

Babies have very immature heat regulating systems therefore much depends on them being adequately dressed. Now that winter is here it is very important to keep your baby warm. Woollen garments are absolutely necessary in the Waimarino climate.

A general rule is to dress your baby in one layer of clothing more than you are wearing for the same temperature conditions and at least one layer of the baby's clothing should be wool. It is important too to ensure the clothing is not too tight and restricting. Dressing baby for bed Dress baby in a

woollen singlet under a gown or a stretch and grow. A cotton singlet underneath the woollen one is a good idea in case the wool is itchy against baby's skin. Woollen bootees are also essential plus mittens if hands feel cold as baby's do not have as good a circulation in their hands and feet as adults do. Turnpage 19

Wool best for warm babies

trompage 1 At least one layer of the baby's blankets should be wool. If you don't have a woollen baby blanket an old single bed blanket can be used or simply wrap your baby up in an adult size woollen sweater. Baby "cuddly" type blankets alone are not warm enough. A layer of wool under the baby is essential as well as on top, for example a sheepskin, a small blanket or an old woollen sweater. Wool under the baby keeps it warm even when it's wet.

A baby needs a good supply of air so make sure the bed clothes do not cover your baby's face. Dressing your baby when up Put a cardigan or jersey on when picking baby up to feed - remember though to remove the extra clothing when putting baby back to bed. When taking babies outside during winter add an extra layer of clothing. A woollen hat that covers the baby's ears as well as bootees and mittens are very important.

Acrylic clothing used alone can be very damp and clammy and does not keep your baby warm. A constant comfortable temperature throughout the house is advisable. If possible avoid major temperature changes for your baby. For their first three months at least babies are best kept at home on a regular routine. Babies need clean air. If you smoke do not smoke near your baby or young children. Keep a "smoke free" zone for the baby or have one area in the

house for smoking and ban the baby from the area. Babies and young

children living among people who smoke are more prone to chest infection and wheeziness than babies from non-smoking families. Ask your Plunket or Pubiic Health Nurse for more advice. Eve Rush, Principal Nurse, Leigh Berry Pubiic Health Nurse

Waimarino Ladies Golf Club Results July 6: Sponsors for the day "Ohakune Shoes". Senior B. Berridge 75 nett, Junior P. Mcllroy 82 nett. Winner 4 th medal 1st par 4th gnt. Winner B. Berridge 75 nett, 2 up. Raffle B. Dempsey. Three P . Mcllroy.

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