Keeping baby cool

This might sound strange but I was wondering if I bought a cooling pad if it would be safe to have it under the mattress cover in baby’s next to me crib, I’m so anxious about putting her to bed in this heat and was wondering if I could use that to help keep her cool. We live in an upstairs flat so all the heat from downstairs rises up and it ends up around 28-32 degrees up here! Currently have her in a nappy and vest, window is open and we have a cooling unit which is switched on currently, just trying to think outside the box whilst still following safe sleep

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I wouldn’t use that for sleep , during the day one that’s designed for babies would be good idea but I wouldn’t say during sleep xx

I don’t see an issue if it still keeps her flat !

Not recommended, babies can’t regulate their temperature like the adults and a cooling pad may actually cool them down too much or even cause hypothermia. You can have her in just the nappy if she seems sweaty. Opening windows in opposing rooms and keeping internal doors open helps with the airflow if the home layout allows

I’ve seen the ones that are used in prams and bassinets would they not be safe?

I would think it’s fine due to having the layer in between, but if you’re worried…. You can always get a silk sheet to help keep baby cool + keep her in only the diaper.

I can’t say for sure, I just know that they’re not recommended for sleep. And I know there are a lot of things being sold specifically for babies that go directly against many safety regulations. New parents are easy targets I guess, with the lack of sleep and endless worries. I don’t think you need a cooling pad, babies sleep fine in hotter climates

I wouldn't risk it, all you can really do is keep her in a nappy and check her temp every time she wakes up (just put the back of your hand on her tummy and then her back to make sure she isn't too hot) the cooling mat may stop her being flat, as it's not firm it may also move when she does and get out of place and potentially suffocate her (not trying to scare you)

It’s sooo hot upstairs in my house too and the only thing I’ve managed to think of is putting him pram fan onto his next to me on a low setting pointing into the corner so it can circulate round him x

O found a resolve that worked for us, we had the window open all night and I remembered we had an air cooling unit in storage, had the window open and the cooler on as high as possible, made the room around 18 degrees which meant I could put her in her love to dream swaddle over her nappy, as she doesn’t sleep without it on, she’s a very happy girl this morning as she slept like a dream!x

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