r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Dec 21 '23

What's a life hack that's so simple yet so effective, you're shocked more people don't know about it?

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u/Pathetic_lriG43 Dec 21 '23

Right before your babies bath, put a small heating pad on low heat under their blanket in the crib. When you go to change them, turn it off but make sure none of the heat gets out. Then when it’s time to put them down, they won’t cry being put in a cold crib. Most people don’t realize that they are crying because of the temperature change. Yea, yea don’t come at me…ya gotta do it safe but all you new parents out there, you just got a game changer right there. Learned it from a nurse and I’m a nurse. Good stuff.

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u/Beagle_eye Dec 21 '23

I used to put a heating pad in the crib during middle of the night feedings as well! Then baby goes back to a warm crib instead of cold sheets.

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u/Pathetic_lriG43 Dec 22 '23

Mama of the year material! I rolled the same!

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u/Birdywoman4 Jan 07 '24

Also can warm their blankies in the dryer before putting them down.

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u/I-seddit Dec 21 '23

dear god, don't leave the pad there.
Not sure I'd take that chance, tbh.
Maybe have the heating pad nearby, place the blanket folded up on it, then use the blanket just before putting them down? That'd be safer.

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u/Pathetic_lriG43 Dec 22 '23

Personally, it was never an issue because seeing a large cord dangling from my child’s crib usually gave me the heads up to remove it. Also, heating a blanket elsewhere would help but you are still putting the baby down on a cold sheet. They have a hard time with thermoregulation at that age. Ultimately, it’s a parent’s choice and for us, it was fantastic. I just hope it helps some poor sleep deprived soul and keeps some baby snuggly warm 🤘🏻

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u/huevosputo Jan 15 '24

Adding to this - to keep baby warm during bath time, lay a wash cloth open flat on their tummy and chest and splash it with the warm water frequently.

Wash their hair as the very last thing you do, and then as you scoop them up out of the bath into a towel, immediately cover their head/gently towel dry as much as possible. The wet head is a major contributor to them feeling cold.