Tips for keeping your baby's room cool in the heat

Parents are being reminded to make sure babies don't overheat in the warm weather.

With temperatures soaring it can be hard to keep the house cool, especially upstairs bedrooms.

That's why The Lullaby Trust charity has been sharing its tips to help families during the heat.

Its top tips for hot rooms include

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A spokesperson for the charity, which provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies, said: "It's important to monitor your baby’s temperature to make sure they don’t overheat.

"Every baby is different and it’s important to check if their chest or back of neck feels clammy as this is a sign they are getting too hot. If your baby’s skin is hot or sweaty, remove one or more layers of bedclothes or bedding."

The chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is higher in babies who get too hot and experts recommend a room temperature between 16 and 20 degrees.

It can be difficult to judge the temperature in the room, so parents are advised to keep a room thermometer in the rooms where baby sleeps.

Further advice on how to dress babies for bed in the hot weather can be found here.

The Lullaby Trust states: "The best way to check on your baby’s temperature is by putting your hand on the skin on their tummy or the back of their neck. Don’t use their hands or feet as a guide as they will always feel cooler than the rest of their body.

"If your baby is too hot you will feel the skin is hot, slightly clammy or sweaty, and you will need to remove some layers."

It adds: "We appreciate how difficult it can be to keep your baby’s room between the ideal 16-20⁰C in the warmer months, knowing that overheating can pose a risk. If the room where the baby sleeps is