Parents are being reminded to make sure babies don't overheat in the warm weather . With temperatures soaring it can be hard to keep the house cool, especially upstairs bedrooms. That's why The Lullaby Trust charity has been sharing its tips to help families during the heat.
Its top tips for hot rooms include Keep blinds/curtains closed during the day Putting a fan in the bedroom can help to circulate the air, but make sure it is out of reach and not pointed directly at the baby Reduce layers; just a nappy with no bedding is fine in hot weather Monitor the temperature with a room thermometer READ MORE: What to dress baby in for bed in the hot weather With temperatures soaring it can be hard to keep the house cool, especially upstairs bedrooms (Image: Manchester Evening News) A spokesperson for the charity, which provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies, said: "It's important to monitor your baby’s temperature to make sure they don’t overheat. "Every baby is different and it’s important to check if their chest or back of neck feels clammy as this is a sign they are getting too hot. If your baby’s skin is hot or sweaty, remove one or more layers of bedclothes or bedding.
" The chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is higher in babies who get too hot and experts recommend a room temperature between 16 and 20 degrees. Advice from Lullaby Trust (Image: Manchester Evening News) It can be difficult to judge the temperature in the room, so parents are advised t.
