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A Baby for All Seasons
What to Expect When Delivering in Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter
By Shannon McKelden
Upon arriving home, keeping the baby from becoming overheated is important. "In the summer, we want to be sure to have lots of ways of keeping cool, whether it's a nice cool bath, a fan or air-conditioning," says Dehn, author of Your Personal Guide to Pregnancy (Blue Orchid Press, 2004).
To keep her July baby comfortable, Jessica Rosenberg of Santa Clara, Calif., purchased a room air-conditioning unit. "I [also] researched lightweight swaddling bands, finally purchasing some nice Australian ones," she says.
Dehn does caution against having cold air from an air-conditioner blowing directly on your baby to keep her from becoming chilled.
Fall weather may be the most unpredictable of all.
"When you bring a baby home in the fall: layers, layers, layers," Dehn says. "Here's a good rule of thumb: Your baby needs one extra layer of clothing more than what you are comfortable in. So if you're wearing a shirt and sweater, your baby needs a T-shirt, another layer and a sweater."
Dehn also believes hats to be essential in the fall and winter. "We lose so much body heat from our heads that a hat keeps Baby nice and snuggly warm," she says.
In many parts of the country, winter is a dangerous time for traveling. Roads may be icy (or even impassable if your region is subject to heavy snow). Storms may be unpredictable. Thinking ahead can prepare you for just about anything.
"Make sure that the car has antifreeze in it and that you have snow chains," Walker says. An emergency kit in the car, as well as extras of things like food and water, are great ideas at any time, but especially important when charged with getting your new baby home safely.
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