Care should be taken that Newborn baby clothes are cotton-like, non-hairy fabrics that absorb the hair and allow the skin to ventilate. Care should be taken to ensure that it is soft, lightly stitched and does not contain as much metal or hard parts as possible. In the first few months, overalls for underwear may be preferred. In the first few months, hat gloves and socks must be dressed.
Since the hands and feet of babies will usually be cold, whether they feel cold or not should be checked from the chest or back. Babies should be dressed a layer more than adults and it is better to cover them while sleeping. The clothes should not restrict the movements of the baby. If the baby is firmly swaddled, it may hinder the baby’s breathing and the development of the hip joint. Baby can be loosely wrapped around your baby’s arms to make it easier to hold on to breastfeeding. Be sure that the hands are clean before each contact to baby.
The optimal ambient temperature for the baby is 24 degrees to 26 degrees in the newborn period and 22 to 24 degrees in the following period. Infants are affected quickly by temperature changes up to 2-3 months. Care should be taken that there is no air flow from open doors and windows. Also, the baby should get sunshine and must be ventilated for at least 15 minutes every day. This process should be done at a time when air pollution is low.
