• Become accustomed to feeling your baby’s hands or feet regularly to determine if they are too hot or too cold.

• If you plan on taking your baby in and out of places with different temperatures, such as air-conditioned malls or parks on a sunny day, remember to keep a light blanket with you just in case.

• Young babies can also easily overheat – if your baby has come from a cold environment where he has been warmly dressed then into a warm one, remember to take off a layer or two of clothing.

• A great deal of body heat is lost through a bare head, so make sure your baby wears a hat if she will be in a cold environment.

• Babies born prematurely or who weigh less than eight pounds generally have less body fat to help keep them warm, so dress them accordingly. One rule of thumb is to dress your baby in one more layer than you feel comfortable in.

• Most babies like being swaddled or wrapped in a blanket not only because it is warm, but also because it is comforting.

• If you are worried about your baby being cold at night, try using a sleep sack or bag. You can use a sleeveless light-weight one for summer and a thicker one with sleeves for winter.

• One other thing to always remember: never ever leave your baby alone in a car. That is a major recipe for disaster - hot cars are dangerous and even fatal to babies and young children.  Keep your cool as you keep your baby comfortable no matter how hot or cold they are!

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