When the weather starts to change to summer, many parents wonder whether it is better for newborns to lie under a fan or an air conditioner? Follow the next article to get the most accurate answer.
1. Is it better for babies to sleep with a fan or an air conditioner?
Newborns are not yet able to regulate their own body temperature, so when taking care of them, parents need to flexibly change to suit their child's body temperature. Especially when the weather turns to summer, parents need to maintain a stable bedroom temperature so that the child can sleep better. If not done properly, letting newborns lie under a fan or an air conditioner can have negative effects on the child's health.
>>> Can newborns lie under both an air conditioner and a fan?
Many parents wonder "Can newborns lie under a fan?", "Can newborns lie under a steam fan?" or "Is it good for newborns to lie under an air conditioner?". In fact, compared to air conditioning, letting newborns lie under a fan is still chosen by many people. In fact, both of these tools have advantages and disadvantages, specifically:
• Let the newborn lie down on the fan: Let the newborn lie down on the fan will help the baby feel cool immediately, solving the temperature problem. However, the disadvantage of this method is that the fan's wind will blow directly into the baby's body, causing difficulty breathing, stuffy nose and even negatively affecting the respiratory system. In addition, the fan blades will also suck in dust and dirt during rotation and the wind will bring dust towards the baby. Therefore, parents should note that the correct way to let the newborn lie down on the fan is to set it to rotate mode, and not let the fan's wind blow directly onto the baby. Regarding the question "Can newborns lie down on a steam fan?", the advice is no, because if used for a long time, the steam fan will increase the humidity in the air and create a favorable environment for mold and bacteria to grow, negatively affecting the baby's health.
• Letting newborns lie in air conditioning: Instead of letting newborns lie in a fan, many families now choose to let their children lie in an air-conditioned room. The advantage of this method 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 do not know how to balance it, it can cause children to get diseases such as pneumonia, rhinitis... when lying in air conditioning. The correct way to let newborns lie in air conditioning is to set the temperature between 26-28 degrees. There should be a basin of water in the room to provide humidity, helping children not to lose water or dry skin. Children should not lie in the right direction of the airflow from the air conditioner. Parents also need to pay attention to the child's body temperature, regularly put saline solution into the child's nose to avoid dry nose.
2. What should be noted when letting newborns lie in a fan and air conditioning?
To ensure safety when letting newborns lie in front of a fan or air conditioner, parents should pay attention to issues such as:
2.1 Always maintain a stable room temperature
If the weather changes erratically, newborns will be susceptible to illness, because they cannot regulate their own body temperature. Therefore, whether letting newborns lie in front of a fan or air conditioner, parents need to maintain a stable level. This also helps children sleep much better.
2.2 Do not let children lie in the right direction of the fan or air conditioner
Let your newborn baby lie down with a proper fan or air conditioner to avoid letting the wind blow directly onto the baby's face, nose, mouth or nape. This will help prevent diseases such as rhinitis, allergies, pneumonia, etc. in children.
2.3 Let children lie in the air conditioner for about 2-3 hours
If choosing to let newborns lie in the air conditioner, parents should be careful not to let their children lie in it for too long (maximum 2-3 hours). Before taking your child out, turn off the air conditioner for about 15 minutes so that the room temperature is not much different from the outside temperature. This helps prevent heat shock for your child.
In short, it is difficult to conclude whether it is better to let your newborn lie under a fan or air conditioner because both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. Parents should use a fan or air conditioner depending on the actual situation.
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