The first walk with the newborn in the winter
If the baby was born in the cold season, then, of course, you can not pull a breath of fresh air , just after leaving the hospital. It is necessary to wait at least two weeks, and in areas with very low winter temperatures - a month.
Practice the first exit to frosty air limit for half an hour, increasing daily walking time, allowing the newborn's body to gradually adapt to unusual conditions. How much to walk with the newborn in the winter, the pediatrician can advise, knowing the specific climatic conditions of the baby's living.
Walking in winter with a child
Many parents, fearing that long winter walks can lead to cold, are limited to an hour in the open air, or even less. This is completely untrue, because if the baby is dressed in the weather, then even the frosty air is good, not harmful. Exceptions are strong winds, snow storms and high humidity, which in combination with frost can be dangerous.
If possible, the length of stay in the street in winter can be reduced to an hour, but at the same time go out twice a day. Or you can walk in the middle of the day, when the temperature rises as much as possible within 2-3 hours. This also applies to toddlers who sleep in a wheelchair for a walk, and those who are already actively moving. The only thing that needs to be taught from the youngest age is not to breathe with your mouth open, but inhale through your nose, it's always relevant, because the air passing through the nasal passages warms and clears.
Winter clothes
Regardless of how much you will walk with the baby in the winter, there is a simple method that allows you to determine the amount of clothes a child needs . It should be exactly one layer more than an adult, because children have an imperfect way of thermoregulation.
Wrapping not only does not warm the child, actively running in the cold, but also can provoke a cold. After all, a kid who is hot - sweats, and then any draft can lead to the disease. The exception is very small children, who are in a stroller or sled. On them layers of clothing should be more than actively moving.
Clothing should not be tight, because it is the air layer that allows the baby not to freeze and to keep heat. Shoes should be chosen the appropriate size, a foot and a half more feet, but no more. Tight boots are a guarantee of cold feet.