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• life.. says:

  October 31, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  At her age, her body is not yet able to control her body temperature and yes it’s very important to keep her warm but not too warm.

  I would suggest about 74F degrees (farenheit).

  One piece pajamas are good for her. It’ll help to keep her warm with out the need for blankets. Feel her little feet. If they feel too cool, give her some little socks to help keep her tiny feet warm.

  As long as her body temp feels normal, then you’ll know that what you’re doing is fine.

  Congratulations on your new baby!

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• LBCD says:

  October 31, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  whatever feels good for you. usually around 70-72. i’ve found that sleep sacks and swaddlers work very well to keep them warm at night.
• EmmysMom says:

  October 31, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  I keep my house (or her room, however you want to put it) at about 68-70 degrees. Its compforable, not too hot and not cold.

  Also I would suggest using sleep sacs at nights in place of a blanket.
• **Erika Renee** says:

  October 31, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  about 74 degrees then
  keep feeling the baby
  make sure shes not
  so cold then turn it up
• made you look = ] says:

  October 31, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  They say babies room should be kept at 16 - 20 (61 - 68 F). It is a natural instinct for you to wrap up your baby warm during the cold winter months, but it’s important not to overdo it as overheating is associated with an increased risk of cot death.

  I got that info from a couple websites. We keep our house at 23-24 in the winter and about 21-22 in the summer. So it seems pretty cold to me.

  You could get a sleep sack you find her getting cold. There extremely safe and warm.
• Amanda says:

  October 31, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  Most people think newborns get cold very easily, but really thet over heat easily. What ever is comfortable to you while you are busy around the house is probably comfy for the baby too.
• cadensmom says:

  October 31, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  Whatever you are comfortable at, so is she.
  I have found with my son that he is never cold, he is always very easy to get hot. They usually say that newborns are comfortable with one more layer than you have on, but he is comfortable with one layer less lol.
• Julie Renee Holland says:

  October 31, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  Use a sleep sack to keep her warm. But overheating is a major risk factor for SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) so you want to make sure the room is comfortable but not hot. They have actually found a reduced risk of SIDS if there is a fan running in the room where the baby sleeps.

  If the baby has sweaty hair, looks flushed, or seems to be having trouble breathing, she is likely too hot. If her hands and feet are really cold, add a layer. Generally speaking, a baby needs one layer more than you are comfortable in. So, if you are comfy in long pants and a shirt, put her in long pajamas and add a sleep sack.
• gibson.samantha23 says:

  October 31, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  well her room can’t be to hot and it can’t be to cold

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