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Many mothers express concern about dressing their newborns during unpredictable weather transitions, facing challenges similar to those of a young girl: cold mornings, scorching summer-like noons, dry and chilly afternoons resembling autumn, and cold nights, making children more susceptible to illness. Mothers are uncertain about caring for their babies and choosing the right clothes to prevent them from being too cold or too hot.
Ms. Hoa in Cau Giay shares her experience: Her 5-month-old baby faces challenges as both parents work, hiring help to care for the baby. Despite instructions, the elderly helper is afraid to undress the baby at noon, fearing he will cry. Ms. Hoa worries about her baby's health and feels torn between work and taking care of the baby, not knowing how to dress him appropriately in the four seasons of a day. She can't focus at work and is concerned about her baby's comfort.
After understanding the concerns of young mothers, the customer care team at Mytour's mother and baby supermarket had detailed discussions with doctors and compiled the following information to provide parents with additional knowledge on baby care.
Dr. Thang, Head of the Pediatrics Department at Xanh Pon Hospital, stated that during this transitional weather period, the high humidity creates favorable conditions for bacteria and molds to grow. This leads to reduced immunity in newborns, making them more susceptible to respiratory diseases, bronchitis, or infectious diseases such as measles and mumps.
Dr. Dung, former head of the Pediatrics Department at Bach Mai Hospital, said that in such changing weather conditions, the disease rate increases by 20% compared to other times. However, in addition to the weather, proper baby care is also crucial. Improper care can contribute to a child's illness.
Doctors emphasize: in this weather, mothers, fearing the wind, tend to tightly close the bedroom door during sleep, causing the baby to lack oxygen. Poor air circulation is also a factor that can make the baby sick.
When taking your child to school or going out, many parents let their child sit in the front, an action that makes the child more prone to illness because sitting in the front exposes the child to wind and dust. Parents are advised to let the child sit in the back to reduce exposure to wind and dust.
Regardless of the constantly changing weather, even if it is not convenient, mothers should still take their babies outside, letting them sunbathe regularly instead of confining them in a closed room.
When dressing the baby on days with frequently changing weather, mothers should wear a layer of cotton underneath to absorb sweat when the baby feels hot.
