Should a Baby Wear a Hat Indoors?
Should a baby wear a hat indoors?
Short answer: No.
In more detail:
It isn’t safe for babies to wear hats indoors. There isn’t evidence that hats help prevent hypothermia, and they actually increase a baby’s risk of overheating, since babies aren’t able to regulate their temperature as well as adults.
from the website of BabyCenter (babycenter.com)
Should a baby wear a hat while sleeping?
Short answer: No.
In more detail:
Don’t put your baby to bed with a hat on. One way very little babies regulate their body temperature is through their heads, and overheating can increase their risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Plus, the hat could fall off while they’re sleeping and potentially cover their face while they sleep, increasing the risk of suffocation.
from the website of BabyCenter (babycenter.com)
Read more in our article about safe sleep: “Recommendations for Safe Baby Sleep.”
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