At least its cold for now- its supposed to be 70-ish the next few days, but this cold weather reminds us of the need to bundle up those babies. Remember its you that is sweating your butt off- not your kiddo.Colder weather can be a great excuse for skipping class, I mean you don't want you baby to be cold, right??? While that is true, we don't want cold babies- cold weather is NOT a good enough reason to skip class- in order to truly demonstrate healthy living to your child you must believe and show that healthy living and exercise are seasonless.... You don't stop just because its cold, hot, windy, rainy, snowy etc... You just adjust and prepare for the weather.
Be the mailman:"Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night shall stay these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.."
Some key Do's and Don'ts to keep your baby warm as winter approaches:
- DO help baby maintain body heat with a toasty hat since most body heat is lost through the head.
- DO add mittens and warm socks or booties to exposed hands and feet on cold days. If baby has a tendency to suck on his little hands, bring extras. Wet hands are cold hands!
- DO dress your baby in layers – Lycra and silk are better insulators next to skin than cotton since cotton will stay damp when it absorbs moisture. Baby generally needs one more layer of clothing than mom.
- DO invest in stroller accessories made for cooler weather. Fuzzy seat liners and vented rainproof and windproof stroller covers can keep baby comfy through inclement conditions.
- DO apply a dab of chemical-free sunscreen to baby’s sensitive face for protection from the winter sun--even on overcast days.
- DON’T forget to remove a layer of clothing when heading indoors. Keeping baby too bundled could cause him to perspire, making his warm clothes wet and cold when you return to the cold air outside.
- DON’T wrap a scarf or any material over baby’s mouth or nose. Baby’s moist breath will turn cold on her face, and the wet, compress-like material can irritate skin and inhibit normal breathing.
- DON’T bundle baby so tightly that it interferes with car seat safety. Prevent bulky clothing and blankets from coming between baby and the car seat’s straps by dressing him in clothes that allow the harness to come between his legs and piling additional layers on top of the straps once he is secured.
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