Winter season is troublesome not only for adults but also for small children. If there is even a little carelessness, children fall ill. Especially if a child is born during winter, new parents are given various types of advice regarding the care of the child. The elders of the house ask the newborn to wear more clothes so that he remains protected from cold, whereas some people refuse to do so.
Pediatrician Dr. Mohit Sethi has shared a video on Instagram. In this he has told that small children are more likely to suffer from hypothermia i.e. cold during winter. Due to which they fall ill. Therefore it is important to protect them from cold. The doctor has told how much clothing is necessary to protect the child from cold.
things to keep in mind
Over-dressing the child and under-dressing both prove to be harmful. Therefore, care should be taken that the covering of the child is neither less nor more.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.
How many layers should a child wear?
Many people have a question in their mind that how many layers of clothes should the child wear in the cold. Most people make their child wear 4-5 layers to protect them from cold, but doctors say that you should make your child wear one more layer than the number of layers you are wearing.
When should the child wear more layers?
When a child starts feeling cold, his feet first start getting cold. To warm his feet, try touching his feet and stomach with the opposite side of your palm. If his feet are cold and his stomach is hot, it means that the child has started feeling cold. This is called cold stress. At this time you can make your child wear more clothes. Apart from this, if the mother wishes, she can keep the child close to her chest.
Disadvantages of over-dressing your baby
The doctor has said that making children wear too many clothes can cause dehydration. Apart from this, he will sweat internally, which will stop his weight gain. Not only this, sometimes the child may also get fever due to over-clothing.
keep your head covered
Experts are of the opinion that small children should not be kept uncovered during cold weather. It is important to always keep their head covered with a cap, day or night. Because maximum heat loss occurs from the child’s head.