Preparing for Winter with your Baby
As the weather cools down, your little one’s needs will change – being prepared for the cold temperatures before they hit can make it so much easier to keep your baby safe and comfortable without a last-minute scramble. Keeping your baby at the right temperature as they sleep is important all year round; read on for our top 5 picks to help you get prepped for the cold months to come.
Oricom Infrared Forehead Thermometer NFS100
Keeping track of your baby’s temperature is a helpful indication of their overall health. If they seem to be running a little hot or a little cold, or you’re not sure if their sleep environment is keeping them at the right temperature, you’ll thank yourself for already having a thermometer on hand!
This forehead thermometer is a non-invasive, hygienic way of taking temperature with one convenient push of a button. The memory holds 8 temps, which can help track any changes in their temp should a fever hit.
You’ll only ever be a click away from checking in on your little one’s body temperature when you shop the Oricom Infrared Forehead Thermometer NFS100!
Vicks Starry Night Humidifier
A humidifier can help make for easier breathing and a better night’s rest through those drier winter nights. Working to help prevent bacteria growth, this humidifier filters and absorbs impurities while adding moisture to the air, which can soothe symptoms of coughs and colds.
When used with the replaceable Vicks VapoPad, soothing vapours are released, plus the humidifier doubles as a projector to make the environment even more comforting with a starry night nightlight. With the capacity to run for up to 24 hours, this humidifier can help keep the nursery more hygienic and comfortable all day and night. Shop it here!.
Bilbi Quilted Sleeping Bags
These are available in 2.5 and 3.0 Tog ratings, which are the warmest tog ratings designed for temperatures around 14 to 16℃, and you’ll want some on hand for when those chillier nights arrive. Made from organic cotton, the Bilbi Quilted Sleeping Bags are super soft and snug to help keep your little one comfy through naps and overnight. Plus, a two-way zipper makes for easier nappy changes.
The 3.0 Tog features long sleeves to keep your little snoozer covered, while the roomy design supports healthy hip development. The 2.5 Tog is a sleeveless design, which can be helpful if you're trying to layer your baby appropriately for the temperature.
Check out the Bilbi range here.
Babywear for layering from Marquise and Purebaby
Layering is an all-important part of dressing your baby, particularly on those colder days out and about and colder nights at home. A sleeveless bodysuit like this one from Marquise can make a great base layer, allowing your little one’s arms and legs to wriggle and breathe as needed or acting as a foundation for layering underneath a sleeping bag or other warm garments on the go.
Marquise offers some great layering basics like singlets, tights and bodysuits, and Purebaby has a great range of growsuits.
Safety 1st Electronic Nasal Aspirator
A nasal aspirator can offer quick and gentle relief from congestion. The Safety 1st Electronic Nasal Aspirator has silicone tips that feel softer in your little one’s nose and can be easily sterilised. The electronic function helps make the process easier and more efficient for you and your little one.
You and your baby will be no stranger to snotty noses over the first few years of their life. Help keep them more comfortable with this Nasal Aspirator!