How to keep baby’s shoulders warm while sleeping?

As we all know, shoulders are very important joints in the human body. This part often suffers from some diseases, such as arthritis and shoulder pain. Babies are often restless when they sleep and often kick off the quilt, exposing their shoulders. This can easily cause the shoulders to catch cold. So how can you keep your baby's shoulders warm when he sleeps at night?

How to keep baby’s shoulders warm while sleeping?

There are several common baby warming methods. Parents can choose to apply them according to the specific situation and the baby's body temperature:

1. Wrapping the baby to keep warm: commonly known as "candle wrap" to keep warm, this is the most traditional and commonly used method of keeping warm among the Chinese people. The specific method is to use a thin cotton blanket of about 80cm×80cm (a padded blanket can be used in warm weather), let the baby sleep in the center of the diagonal, loosely wrap the left and right sides and bottom with cloth straps to tie lightly, so that the baby can move his hands and feet in the bag. This wrapping method is relatively simple and has a better warmth-retaining effect. The disadvantage is that it is inconvenient to change diapers, as the blanket needs to be unwrapped, and the baby's temperature can easily dissipate. Some parents wrap their babies too tightly, which restricts the movement of the baby's hands and feet, making it impossible for the baby to stretch his limbs in the bag, which is not conducive to heat production and warmth retention, nor is it conducive to the development of the baby's limbs. At present, this method is more commonly used in rural areas to keep warm. When using this method, one must pay attention to the appropriate tightness of the bandage, and second, when changing diapers, one must act quickly to prevent the baby from catching a cold.

2. Sleeping bag warmth-keeping method: Baby sleeping bag is currently the most widely used warmth-keeping method. There are two types of sleeping bags: acrylic cotton and interlayer; suitable for use in different seasons. There is a hood on the top and zippers or buttons on the front and bottom for easy care and diaper changing. Two sets of baby sleeping bags should be prepared so that they can be changed after the baby gets wet. When purchasing or making a sleeping bag, please note that the lining of the sleeping bag should be made of cotton and should not be too large or too loose to avoid reducing its warmth retention.

3. Hot water bottle (bottle) to keep warm: In cold winter season, placing a hot water bottle or hot water bottle outside the baby's bedding or wrap to keep warm is the simplest way to keep warm. Use a new hot water bottle and check carefully for damage and to make sure the lid is leak-proof before use. The water added to the hot water bag (bottle) cannot be all boiling water. Generally, it should be half boiling water and half cold water, so that the temperature is around 50℃~60℃. Wrap a layer of cloth outside the hot water bottle or bag to prevent burns in case of leakage. Change the water every 1 to 2 hours to maintain a certain temperature.

4. Kangaroo Warmth Method: Let the baby's body directly against the mother's chest and use the mother's body temperature to keep warm, commonly known as the "kangaroo warmth" method. This method is an excellent way to keep premature babies and low birth weight babies warm. Generally, a large cloth bag is made and tied to the mother's chest. The baby is placed in the cloth bag, so that the baby can have breast milk at any time and it is warm. The mother can also see the situation of the baby in her arms at any time. It is a convenient and practical way to keep warm. However, it is best not to let the baby sleep next to the mother during sleeping, because the mother is very tired during breastfeeding and sleeps deeply at night. The baby can easily be pressed by the bedding or the mother's body, causing accidental suffocation and danger. It is best to let your baby sleep in a small bed alone.

5. Electric blankets to keep warm: Electric blankets are commonly used heating products in households. Because of the presence of electrostatic field, it is not suitable for babies. If this method is applied, you should generally first use an electric blanket to heat the baby's bedding, then turn off the circuit, and then let the baby go to bed. It is not advisable to put your baby to sleep on an electric blanket to avoid overheating and hidden harm from electromagnetic fields.