When you bring a newborn home, there are a few guidelines you should follow to protect their health. In the summertime, for instance, since babies are not yet able to properly cool themselves, they should not be kept in hot and humid rooms with little air flow. Keeping an AC unit running will help to prevent overheating or heat-related illnesses. Even still, there are precautions you will need to take to ensure they remain safe and comfortable.

How to Keep Your Baby Safely Cool

1. Maintain a Consistent Temperature

When you have a baby in the house, keep the AC unit’s thermostat between 73 degrees and 78 degrees. A programmable thermostat can help to maintain this setting if you like to keep the temperature turned up when no one is home.

2. Avoid Direct Contact

When laying your baby down to rest or play, avoid putting them in direct contact with a vent. This is especially necessary when it is a bit cooler at night. In these instances, dress them in a light layer of full clothes that cover their hands and feet and use a light beanie to cover their head and ears.

3. Regularly Check Their Temperature & Skin

Since your baby cannot tell you if they are cold or hot, regularly check their head, hands, and feet to determine if they feel too much of one or the other. Also, if you notice that running the AC unit is making their skin become dry, add a bowl of water to the room to moisten the air or consider getting a humidifier.

If you want to make sure your baby or young child sleeps comfortably at night, ensure your AC unit is properly working by contacting the HVAC contractors at Donovan & Jorgenson in New Berlin, WI. They provide heating and cooling services to the entire Greater Milwaukee area. Visit their website today to request a quote or schedule a repair or installation appointment.