Keeping baby warm

[chase_mommy]

If you have read my other thread here (my last post) then you are familiar with our or DS2's situation.

Anywho, if all goes well Asher will be sleeping in an open crib here at the NICU tomorrow. He has to keep his temp up and gain weight so we can go home. My question is what is the best way to keep him warm? Do you all have any tips or tricks? I plan on a onesie, socks, a sleeper, a hat and swaddled. Should this be sufficient enough?

I'm not trying to push the little guy but I have exhausted all my childcare options in the past 3 weeks. As of this coming Monday I will have to go home and keep DS1 and DD for 10.5 hours a day all week. This is really not an ok thing for me to do (especially since he is so close and is more alert... he turns his head toward my voice, he knows me) but I haven't any other options. So if anyone has any tips or ideas, I want to help little Asher succeed at this big test. We all need him to come home now, he needs to come home too.

[aramat]

I would have said hat, socks, swaddle--so yes, I think you are doing the best you can. Maybe socks on hands when not swaddled. Hugs and best wishes for you and your little one!

[pixiekisses]

Our preemies has been lying on sheepskins, and it very effectively keeps them at a good temp.
Or, actually, all our babies have, but the NICU spesifically wanted the preemies too. Studies also shows that they sleep better on them.
Good luck!

[chase_mommy]

Originally Posted by pixiekisses

Our preemies has been lying on sheepskins, and it very effectively keeps them at a good temp.
Or, actually, all our babies have, but the NICU spesifically wanted the preemies too. Studies also shows that they sleep better on them.
Good luck!

Our NICU wouldn't allow it. No matter, we are home now so we can do whatever we want! I totally forgot about the sheep skin in the business of getting everyone settled. Thanks for the reminder! Gotta go dig out DD's sheep skin, hope she don't mind to share.