Keeping Your Baby’s Room Cool in the Summer Months
As the summer months roll in, keeping your baby’s room cool can become one of the biggest challenges. When temperatures rise, it’s often during your little one’s longest nap of the day, that lunchtime sleep, right when the sun is at its hottest.
Creating a cooler, more comfortable sleep environment doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require a few practical adjustments and a bit of planning.
A Dyson Cool or Dyson Purifier fan is a great option to help regulate your baby’s room temperature and circulate air more effectively. Many models also include air-purifying functions, which can be especially helpful during humid or stuffy summer days.
When possible, open windows during awake windows to allow fresh air and ventilation through the room. This helps release trapped heat and encourages natural airflow before the blinds are closed for naps. If your baby’s room has blackout blinds, consider lifting or removing them during awake periods, as they can trap heat when the sun is shining directly onto the window.
A simple, low-cost trick is to fill an ice cream container with water, freeze it overnight, and place it in front of a fan during nap time. As the ice melts, it helps circulate cooler air through the room, making it a touch more comfortable for your little one.
Dressing your baby appropriately can be one of the hardest things to get right in the middle of summer. Aim for lightweight, breathable fabrics such as cotton. For daytime naps, a 0.2 TOG sleep sack with just a nappy, or you may add a light singlet bodysuit if needed. Overnight, your baby may only need a short-sleeve bodysuit with a 3-season Woolbabe or similar weight sleep sack.
Hydration is also important. Offer a milk feed or a drink of water (if age-appropriate) upon waking to keep your baby well hydrated, especially after long naps.
If you have a room thermometer, use it to monitor how the temperature changes throughout the day and overnight. Don’t rely solely on your baby monitor, as these can often read 3–4 degrees warmer than the actual room temperature. Cameras are usually positioned up high, where heat rises.
Even with all these efforts, some days will simply be hotter than ideal. Focus on maintaining airflow, dressing your baby for the conditions, and keeping routines as consistent as possible. A bit of flexibility will make those summer days more manageable.
If your little one is sleeping on the go, make sure there is ventilation inside their capsule or pram. Covering these too tightly can create a very hot space for babies. Use the appropriate shade cover and ensure they are not in direct sun while sleeping.