Is it better for babies to sleep with a fan or an air conditioner?

When the weather starts to turn to summer, many parents wonder if babies are better with a fan or an air conditioner? Follow the following article to get the most accurate answer.

Newborns are unable to regulate their own body temperature, so when caring for them, parents need to flexibly change them to suit the baby's body temperature. Especially when the weather turns summer, parents need to maintain the bedroom temperature at a stable level so that the child can sleep better. Vietnamese let babies sleep with fans or air conditioners, if not properly, can cause negative effects on their health.
>>> Can babies lie on the air conditioner while lying on the fan?
Many parents wonder "can babies lie on a fan?", "can babies lie on a steamer?" or “Is it good for babies to lie on an air conditioner fan?”. In fact, compared to air conditioners, fans are still chosen by many people. In fact, both of these devices have advantages and disadvantages, specifically:
For babies to lie on a fan: For babies to lie on a fan will help children feel cool immediately, solving heat problems degree. However, the disadvantage of this method is that the fan will blow directly into the child's body, causing breathing difficulties, nasal congestion and even bad effects on the respiratory system. In addition, the blades of the fan during rotation will also attract dust and wind, which will bring dust towards the child. Therefore, parents should note that the right way for babies to lie down is to turn the fan on, not to let the fan blow directly on the child. Regarding the issue of "can babies lie on a steamer?" The advice is not recommended, because the steam fan, if used for a long time, will increase the humidity in the air and create a favorable environment for bacteria and mold to grow, adversely affecting the health of people. young. For babies to sleep in air-conditioner: Instead of letting babies sleep on fans, many families now choose for their children to sleep in air-conditioned rooms. The advantage of this approach is that it provides a stable temperature, especially in hot weather. However, this method also has the disadvantage of reducing humidity and air circulation in the room. If you don't know how to balance it, it can cause children to get diseases such as pneumonia, rhinitis ... when lying in the air conditioner. The right way for babies to lie down in the air conditioner is to keep the temperature between 26-28 degrees. In the room, you should keep a basin of water to provide moisture, so that the child does not lose water or dry skin. Children should not be placed in the right direction of the air flow from the air conditioner. Parents also need to pay attention to the child's temperature, put physiological saline into the child's nose often to avoid dry nose.

To ensure the safety of babies when lying on fans or air conditioners, parents should pay attention to issues such as:
2.1 Always maintain a stable room temperature If the weather changes erratically, children Newborns will be very susceptible to infection, because they cannot regulate their own body temperature. Therefore, whether the infant is lying on a fan or an air conditioner, parents need to maintain a stable level. This also helps children sleep a lot better.
2.2 Do not let the child lie in the right direction of the fan or air conditioner. For an infant to lie down properly, the fan or air conditioner is to avoid the direction of the wind blowing directly into the baby's face, nose, mouth or nape. This will help prevent diseases such as rhinitis, allergies, pneumonia... in children.
2.3 Put the baby in the air conditioner for about 2-3 hours If choosing for the baby to sleep in the air conditioner, parents should pay attention not to let the baby lie down for too long (maximum 2-3 hours). Before letting children go out, it is advisable to turn off the air conditioner for about 15 minutes so that the room temperature does not differ much from the outside temperature. This helps prevent heat shock for children.
In summary, it is difficult to conclude which is better for babies to sleep with a fan or an air conditioner because both methods have their own pros and cons. Parents should depend on the actual circumstances to use the fan or air conditioner accordingly.
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