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A July Baby on the Way – What Do You Need for Dressing Your Newborn?

In the middle of summer, July usually brings around 25 summer days on average (25°C or warmer), and now and then temperatures can rise above 30°C. Heatwaves may occur once or twice, when the mercury can climb beyond 35°C. At night and in the early morning, temperatures are still only occasionally above 20°C, although it can feel quite different indoors, as homes often hold onto the warmth built up during the day.

When dressing a newborn, the most important thing to remember is that babies are not yet able to regulate their body temperature properly. That is why it is especially important to choose clothing that is temperature-regulating and easy to layer. The simplest rule is to dress your baby in one layer more than feels comfortable for you at that particular temperature.

In this article, LiaaBébé shows you how to dress your baby born in July at home and for walks, which baby clothes are worth buying, and what to watch out for when it comes to the weather outdoors.

How should you dress your baby comfortably in summer?

For sleep: In a room at 22–25°C, a short-sleeved bodysuit with a lightweight 0.5 TOG sleeping bag or a blanket is enough. On warmer days, a light muslin cloth can work well instead of a sleeping bag.
During the day: The same outfit used for sleep is suitable during the day too, as it is comfortable and breathable, so your baby will not get sweaty in it.
Outdoors: If the temperature is between 20–25°C, a bodysuit and sleepsuit will be enough. If the temperature rises above 30°C, stick to short-sleeved bodysuits and lightweight trousers, or use a muslin cloth instead of a blanket.

What is the right room temperature for a newborn baby?

Newborn baby sleeping in a bodysuit

According to professional guidance, 22–25°C is considered the most ideal indoor temperature during the summer months as well. Babies are better able to maintain a stable body temperature if the home is not too warm and they are not exposed to sudden temperature changes. Dressing also depends on the type of heating in your home and how steady the temperature remains. If it cools down towards dawn, for example, you can add an extra sleepsuit during the night.

If you use air conditioning, it should never be placed near the cot. Direct cool air is not healthy for a little one – your baby may catch a chill and feel uncomfortable. The same applies to having a window open nearby. The best solution is to keep the air conditioning or the open window in a nearby room, so that the cooler air can drift gently into the nursery.

What should your baby wear in a 22–25°C room?

LiaaBébé recommends a short-sleeved bodysuit and a sleepsuit, or alternatively a 0.5 TOG sleeping bag, which will be perfectly sufficient. Pay attention to fabrics too: soft, breathable bamboo fibre clothing helps ensure your baby does not sweat and their skin stays dry.

Watch for signs that your baby is too warm

The best way to tell whether your baby feels comfortable is to touch the skin at the back of their neck and on their chest under their clothes, and to check the hair at the nape of the neck. If their skin feels warm or sweaty, or if their hair is damp, you can be quite sure that one layer needs to come off.

It is worth keeping an eye on this from time to time not only for your child’s comfort, but also because it can help prevent certain skin problems and rashes caused by overheating and sweating. If your little one feels comfortable, they are likely to sleep more peacefully and wake up better rested.

What are the basic clothing essentials for your July baby?

Baby with a peach-patterned LiaaBébé bamboo baby blanket, soft and comfortable for summer rest.

Choose practical pieces. If you pay attention to quality, fabric and stretch, you can do a great deal for your baby’s comfort and make dressing much easier too.

Choose:

Sleeveless or short-sleeved bodysuits and lightweight zip-up sleepsuits made from bamboo fibre, in cheerful colours and prints. These are not only lovely, but also temperature-regulating, extremely stretchy and comfortable
Long-sleeved bodysuits are also useful when the weather is a little cooler or if you would like your baby’s arms to be covered too
A comfortable, breathable 0.5 TOG sleeping bag for summer nights
If you prefer blankets, you can also choose a light bamboo baby blanket
A baby hat for sun protection, and thin socks for early mornings or air-conditioned rooms
One or two little cardigans and soft footed baby pants will certainly come in handy on cooler mornings

Baby wearing a LiaaBébé bamboo bodysuit, soft, breathable and ideal for everyday comfort.

In summer, daytime clothing should be light – keep an eye on changing temperatures

A short-sleeved bodysuit with a thin sleepsuit, or a 0.5 TOG sleeping bag, is perfectly enough if your home is 22–25°C.
If your baby is exposed to strong sunshine, use a sunshade on the pram or a light muslin cloth to provide shade.
LiaaBébé clothing made from bamboo fibre helps with body temperature regulation, so your little one does not get sweaty in their clothes.

The weather outdoors in July can be changeable – especially during heatwaves

Mum walking in the park in summer with her baby

On days around 20–25°C, a long-sleeved bodysuit and a pair of light trousers are enough, with a thin sunshade on the pram. If you would rather choose a sleeping bag, a 0.5 TOG one is the right choice with a short-sleeved bodysuit.
If the temperature reaches 30°C, avoid layering. Stick to short-sleeved bodysuits and make sure you stay in the shade. You can cover your baby’s legs with a breathable muslin cloth.
On windier or cooler mornings, add a light cardigan, a lightweight sleepsuit, and even a 0.5 TOG sleeping bag if needed, so the walk stays comfortable.

FAQs – about bamboo baby clothes

What does it mean that bamboo baby clothing is temperature-regulating?
Bamboo viscose keeps a newborn warm when the room or the weather outdoors is cooler, and helps cool their body when the temperature is around 30°C.

How can it help prevent skin problems caused by heat?
Because of the fabric’s weave and material, it is breathable and wicks away moisture well, helping to keep your little one’s skin dry.

How easy is it to dress a baby in it?
Exceptionally easy, because it is extra soft and stretchy. You can simply pull the garment onto your baby, rather than having to struggle their little hands and feet into it while dressing them.

Thank you for your feedback!

Based on your experiences, clothes made from bamboo fibre are practical during the summer months too, as they help protect your babies from overheating and temperature fluctuations. They are lightweight, breathable and incredibly stretchy, which makes dressing much easier. By choosing the right TOG rating, settling your baby to sleep can be simpler and more peaceful, which usually has a positive effect on the whole family.

When dressing a baby born in July, the most important things are lightweight, breathable, temperature-regulating clothing and practical layering. Short-sleeved bodysuits, thin sleepsuits and 0.5 TOG sleeping bags help ensure comfort both at home and on walks. Do not forget to use a sunshade on the pram, and always adapt layers to changing temperatures. If you keep these things in mind, your newborn will always be dressed comfortably and safely.

Toddler in a LiaaBébé bamboo sleeping bag, designed for safe, comfortable and restful sleep.