Contrary to popular belief, babies are more acclimated to warm temperature. That said, during summer, babies need not be bundled like burritos, fitted with socks and mittens, and protected by a hat. Equally, since they cannot self-cool through sweating as efficiently as adults, they need to wear as little clothing as possible:

Cotton clothes- In the summer heat, babies should be dressed in as little as possible. Contrary to the belief that babies must be bundled 24/7, it is better if they are dressed in breathable clothes so as to allow the sweat to escape while also cooling them down.

Nappy- If it is really too hot, then dressing baby up in nothing but a nappy is also acceptable. They need to be exposed to stay cool—just make sure that baby does not get too cold in the process.

Cotton Wrap- Lastly, babies sleep better when they are bundled up. When it is time to sleep, wrapping baby in a thin, breathable cloth—wearing nothing but a nappy—is the best way to go.

Always protect your babies skin from the harsh sun, keeping them in the shade and away from the midday sun.

While it is lovely to be out and about making the most out of the summer days, it is also important to dress your baby appropriately, as they need to be kept cool and out of the strong midday sun.

Dress your baby in cool clothes that allow their skin to breath, cotton short onesies tend to work well or a cool cotton dress for the girls. Babies find it difficult to regulate their temperature so it is important that we help them to do this. Dress them in a cool cotton hat to protect their head from the direct sun, avoiding sunburn and overheating.

If you have a paddling pool that you want to use to for your baby to play, always make sure it is in the shade and you have applied sun protection cream to their exposed skin. Also, opt for a full-length swimsuit as this will provide your baby with optimum protection from the damaging effects of the sun.

Many big brands make baby clothes and it’s not surprising with many parents following in the footsteps of celebrities to keep their children ‘looking cool’. That’s a bit of an issue, though, if we’re already showing the importance of big brands at such a young age, all we’re doing is drumming this into them so they want more when they grow up. Spoiling children as babies and focusing on big brands can mean you’re doing the opposite to what you should. Some parents argue that this is the time in their life where they don’t need to wear clothes that look cool. They need to be comfortable and happy, and a baby really isn’t going to care whether he or she is wearing Nike trainers or unbranded sneakers. You also have to keep in mind that they can grow out of a pair of shoes in days, so really, should we be spending as much as we do on big brands? Let us know your thoughts.

Everybody loves a onesie, especially babies and there are plenty of cool Christmas designs you can find in baby stores and online. There are little elf onesies, penguin onesies, Santa onesies and reindeer onesies to name a few. Putting your baby in one of these on Christmas day will not only keep them nice and snug, it will also make them look adorable for their first Christmas photos. These are the days in which you remember, so be sure to make the most of it and get your baby into the Christmas spirit. The photos you take on your child first Christmas will always be treasured, so go the extra mile and get a selection of adorable Christmas onesies for your little boy or girl. What’s more, you can even buy baby Santa hats and reindeer ears to go with them, so get shopping now, there are plenty of festive goodies to buy for babies.