These days of heat wave will be with the air conditioners butt at home (who you have), as well as in the car. On the street we are at 35 degrees and when entering a store or a mall the temperature can drop between 10 or 15 degrees.
Babies are especially sensitive to sudden temperature changes so we will give you some tips on how to use the air conditioner if you have babies To prevent me from doing them wrong.
Look for a comfort temperature
With a baby you cannot adjust the air to a temperature too low. An ideal room temperature when babies are around 22-24 degrees, both for home and for the car.
Try, in addition, that the difference between the exterior and the interior does not exceed 10 degrees to avoid sudden changes in temperature, although with 40 degrees it is impossible to achieve it.
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Eye where you place the bassinet or baby's cradle. Prevents the flow of air from directly.
The devices allow adjusting the air outlet by directing the flow in several directions.
Proper maintenance
The air conditioning filters must be taken care of and cleaned regularly so that they do not accumulate dirt.
If there is no proper maintenance service for the devices, an increase in bacteria can occur, causing respiratory infections in babies. Air conditioning is to blame for 20 percent of colds in summer.
Do not use the air conditioner to sleep
If you are going to put the baby to bed in an air-conditioned room, first cool it down to a comfortable temperature and then put the baby to bed. Do not leave it on overnight.
Use a humidifier
The air conditioner reduces the ambient humidity, so to counteract the dryness use a humidifier of cold air to prevent the mucous membranes from drying out.
Always wear a light blanket
When you leave home, always carry a blanket to cover your baby if you enter a store or a mall with too much air conditioning.
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