6 things to note when letting your newborn baby sleep in air conditioning

Newborns have immature immune systems, so when letting them sleep in air conditioning in hot weather, parents need to remember these things.

Air conditioning temperature should be set from 26 to 28 degrees

The neonatal period is from birth to 30 days of age. Newborns do not have the ability to regulate their body temperature like older children or adults, especially premature babies. If a newborn is left naked in a room with a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, it will be as cold as an adult left naked in a room with a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius.

After birth, if a full-term baby has been properly cared for, the baby's normal body temperature will be around 36.5 - 37.5 degrees Celsius. If the baby is dressed, wearing gloves, socks, a hat and a blanket, it can withstand a room temperature of 26 - 28 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, for adults, especially obese people, it may still be hot, but for babies it is cold and they must be dressed adequately as mentioned. Therefore, adults should not decide the temperature in the room with a newborn according to their own comfort.

Avoid sudden changes

The difference and sudden change in temperature between inside and outside the air-conditioned room can quickly "knock down" the child's resistance, making them susceptible to fever, flu, and cough. Remember, every time you want to take your child out of the air-conditioned room, open the door 3 minutes before, let the child stand and play nearby to get used to the hot air outside. On the other hand, when the child comes home from outside and sweats a lot, wipe the child's sweat and let the child sit and rest for at least 3 minutes at normal room temperature, avoid letting the child go straight into the air-conditioned room with cold wind and suddenly low temperature.

Do not let the air conditioner blow directly into the child's sleeping area.

The respiratory system of young children is very sensitive. If the air conditioner blows directly into the face or head, children with weak constitutions will easily get respiratory diseases such as respiratory allergies, rhinitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and sore throat. The air conditioner should be placed high up. The air conditioner vent should not be placed directly towards the child lying down, and the fan speed should not be set too high. The fan speed should be set at the lowest and in rotation mode, absolutely not in a straight angle mode.

Air conditioner on time should not exceed 2-3 hours each time

The maximum time a mother should let her child stay in the air conditioner is only 2-3 hours at a time. This means that every 2-3 hours, she should take her child out into normal temperature for 10-15 minutes. This is also the time to get rid of stagnant air and at the same time, let the sunlight into the child's room.

The first time you turn on the air conditioner after a long winter, you need to clean it thoroughly.

The air conditioner that has just been turned back on after a long winter needs to be cleaned, gas filled, and dust removed from the filter to avoid mold, bacteria, or pathogens that can stay in the machine for a long time and affect the child's respiratory system.

Drop nose and give baby water regularly

In addition to paying attention to how to use air conditioning, it is also necessary to pay attention to the health of children. Lying in air conditioning creates a cool feeling but can also easily cause dry skin and dry nose. Parents need to pay attention to regularly giving their children saline drops, and at the same time, give their children plenty of water, and breastfed children should breastfeed many times to avoid dehydration.

According to Tin Tuc Newspaper