Helping baby sleep despite the heat: our tips
Summer has just begun and it's already shaping up to be very hot! Faced with these intense weather conditions, those who suffer the most are the elderly, the sick, pregnant women, and… babies. And yes, as you may know, babies cannot yet regulate their temperature well. It will take one or two years for that to improve. So, in the face of heatwaves, here are some tips for gentler naps and nights.
1 - Choosing the right mattress
It may seem trivial, but choosing a good mattress can make all the difference in both winter and summer. The organic coconut mattress, for example, benefits from a naturally aerated structure. It therefore eliminates moisture… Particularly practical for hot summer nights.
The coconut mattress is also hypoallergenic, ideal for baby's sensitive skin. With firm support, it is also completely compatible with the morphological development of young children. Natural latex, meanwhile, is also a great summer companion thanks to micro-perforations, making it a breathable material.
It therefore offers good thermal regulation during the night. Ultra comfortable and naturally shape-mirroring because it is firm, it is slightly heavier than a coconut mattress but ultra healthy with good support.
2 - The importance of cotton (organic!)
Choosing a good mattress is great, but pairing it with organic cotton sheets is even better! And even before that, a good mattress protector in sponge and bamboo viscose guarantees protection against moisture while being breathable, gentle on the skin, and durable. The choice of materials is crucial for baby, for the planet, and even more so during intense heat.
Cotton is widely favored, and if it's organic, it's naturally even better for the planet. But why all the enthusiasm? Well, because synthetic fabrics have the unfortunate tendency to cause sweating. Moreover, they can be irritating, particularly for young and sensitive skin like that of babies.
At Charlie Crane, the fitted sheets for our mattresses are made from organic cotton to allow air to circulate easily, absorb baby's perspiration, for easy washing — even at low temperatures — and of course for their incredible softness.
3 - Breathable materials
As you may have gathered, babies need as much airflow as possible. For sleep, in addition to choosing a good mattress, cotton sheets and a cotton bodysuit, you can also opt for a breathable bed. We think in particular of the KUMI bassinet, which features a mesh cocoon — a wonderful fabric that allows air circulation during sleep. Note that this cocoon is detachable and machine washable.
Another alternative, the KIMI convertible cot also features this same mesh fabric designed like a cocoon. Baby is therefore wrapped in comfort while naturally having airflow to sleep in good conditions.
These tips come alongside many other basic recommendations:
- Good ventilation in the room, either early in the morning or late in the evening
- Dress baby in natural materials, loose-fitting if possible
- Favor cotton (organic preferably) such as our muslin cloths (and our blankets for cool evenings, for the lucky ones)
- Close the shutters during the day to keep the room as cool as possible
- Up to 6 months, regularly offer milk or the breast to baby to ensure good hydration, then later water, herbal tea, watermelon, cucumber…
- Do not point a fan directly at baby's bed
- Cool baby down with a damp washcloth, a cloth at room temperature (never ice-cold)
- Offering a lukewarm bath
With all these recommendations, you give yourself every chance
of enjoying summer naps and deep, restful sleep!
The entire Charlie Crane team wishes you a wonderful summer…
