What should my baby wear at night? (infographic)
Making sure your baby isn't too hot or too cold at night can be tricky. Knowing what layers to dress your baby in, depending on the temperature of her room, will help. Our infographic below has everything you need to make sure your baby is comfortable.
And although the ideal room temperature is between 16 and 20 degrees, there's no need to keep your heater or air-conditioner on all night. Just dress your baby appropriately for the room temperature, adding or removing a layer if it's gotten hotter or colder when you check on her during the night.
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