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Keeping the baby cool
Added: 1003 days ago.
Added by: peppy29
Section: General.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


What are ways to cool a two week old baby down? It is way too hot in here, and nothing I try is helping.

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LGK616 - 1002 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) NEVER put the baby in front of a fan!! There immune systems are so fragile - they catch cold easily!! The best thing to do is keep the baby lightly dressed, make sure he/she gets enough fluids and sponge bath him/her as needed.

wwatters18 - 1002 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Be careful tring to cool her down too much. a babys body temp is different than an adults.

peppy29 - 1002 days ago Now all I need is a fan....(the ice idea sounds genius)

Debra - 1003 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) cool cloths to the forehead, tepid baths, sit her in front of a fan. One trick we use at work is to fill a basin full of Ice and put it in front of the fan. It works to air condition a room.

m2b - 1003 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) maybe go to a store that has ac and just shop around for alittle bit.or maybe a cool bath??

Khloes Mommy - 1003 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) With my DD we undress her completely, give her a warm bath then just put her in a diaper & sometimes we turn the fan on low above her

peppy29 - 1003 days ago I've been trying that, and it doesn't seem to be helping.

m2b - 1003 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) maybe a wet cloth? don't make it to cold, just a cooler temp.