It's important to dress your baby snugly in winter. But it's also important to know when snuggly coats and blankets should come off.Baby's temperatureSmall babies can't regulate their own body heat as well as we can. Plus, when they do get hot or cold, they don't have the abi...

want to avoid feeling hot, which is a sign that your body is overtaxed and over-heating. It's particularly important to avoid overheating during pregnancy, as this could affect your baby's development: Overheating in early pregnancy has been associated

prone to overheating, and you may have noticed that you feel the heat more than usual. A rise in core body temperature, particularly in the developmentally critical first three months, has been linked in some studies to neural tube defects in babies

With winter right around the corner, if you have young babies and children it's particularly important to be prepared for chilly days. Whether you're not sure where to start with keeping your newborn at a safe temperature or you could do with some help keeping bugs at bay, here...

a kettle of water and then stand the bottle in a pan or heat-proof jug for a few minutes. This is a good method as it rarely overheats the milk before the water itself starts to cool down.Overheating milkSome formula milks can turn bitter to taste

dancer!Cow prints, stripes, spots and other funky patterns make these a lovely, flexible way to keep boys and girls warm without overheating. Plus they're easy to roll down or off so there's no having to catch both wriggling legs together when you

, and comes with a detachable dribble bib – needless to say, it’s machine washable. The soft, lightweight fabric will prevent your little one from getting overheated, while the wide, well-padded straps and lumbar support ensure that parents remain comfortable

Baby pram suitsWhen out and about with your baby during the winter it's important you keep them warm and snuggly, but not to the point of being too hot or uncomfortable, because you don't want to risk them overheating. Adults can take layers off

’s not on the floor then keep one hand on your baby at all timesSleep-timeUse a flat, firm mattress for your baby to sleep onPut your baby to sleep on his back with his feet against the bottom of the bedMake sure your baby is neither too hot nor too cold – overheating

can face front or rear.Benefits: The deep carrycot will cocoon your baby, and this has multiple recline positions and a ventilated base to prevent overheating. Add this to the front- or rear-facing seat and you have plenty of options. The white chassis