Check the neck
After going outside, feel the back of your baby's neck. Warm and dry is right. Sweaty means one layer less. Cool means one layer more. Cool hands and feet are normal. How to check comfort.
Some babies need different advice
Newborns in the first weeks, premature babies, unwell babies and babies with a medical condition may need other clothing than the general answer. Ask a midwife, a pediatrician or a pediatric nurse what is right for your baby.
Heat and cold
- Above 32° feels-like: keep outings short, stay in the shade, offer drinks more often.
- Below 0° feels-like: keep outings short and cover hands, feet and head.
- Never leave a baby in a parked car.
- Do not drape a blanket over a stroller in the sun. It traps heat. Use a sunshade or a parasol.
Cars, carriers, indoors and sleep
Car seats, carriers, indoor rooms and sleep need different clothing. Use the relevant guide or the app. Keep padded coats out from under a car seat harness. Keep your baby's face visible in a carrier. Match sleep clothes and the sleep bag to the room.
Not medical advice
Button gives general clothing guidance. It is not a diagnosis and not a substitute for a professional. If your baby seems unwell, unusually sleepy, floppy or hard to settle, or has a fever, call a pediatric professional.