How to Keep My Baby From Getting So Hot in His Car Seat

Most babies don't like being confined to a car seat. Babies love to crawl around and have the ability to be active, so when sitting in their car seat they can become unruly. This is especially true if the car seat is making your baby hot. Providing ways to cool your baby and ensure he is not overheated every time he is placed in the car can make for a much more comfortable trip. Your baby will be happier, more peaceful and less resistant to getting in her car seat if she's kept cool.

Things You'll Need

  • Battery operated fan
  • Cool clothing
  • Ice packs

Instructions

  1. Use a Fan

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      Use a battery operated fan to keep your baby from getting so hot in his car seat. Place the batteries in the back of the fan and clip the fan to either the car seat itself or on the back of the seat in front of her.

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      Keep the fan out of reach of the baby so he doesn't grab it and cause harm to his hands. Keep an extra set of batteries on hand in the car such as in the glove compartment in case the fan runs out of power.

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      Turn the fan on low and assess if it is blowing at a good strength or if it needs to be turned up a notch. Use more than one fan if you find that the power of one isn't getting the job done.

    Wear Light Weight Clothing

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      Dress your baby in lightweight clothing such as shorts and a short-sleeved shirt. Avoid using heavy materials such as fleece or wool.

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      Dress your baby in light-weight clothing and place a heavy layer of easy-to-remove clothing such as a jacket and sweat pants if it's cold outside. Once in the car, remove the outer layer and place your baby in her car seat.

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      Keep two extra pairs of clothing in the car for surprising weather. One pair of extra light clothing and another of heavier clothing. Many areas of the country can fluctuate in temperature from day to day or in the same day. Preparing for these variations will help to keep your baby from getting too hot in his car seat.

    Use Ice Packs

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      Use four ice packs to maintain a comfortable temperature for your baby. Purchase ice packs that are made from a gel material that are easy to squish and are very flexible. Avoid any hard or bulky ice packs.

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      Keep the four ice packs in the freezer. Remove them from the freezer just before going in the car.

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      Place the ice packs behind the padding in the car seat so the ice pack isn't directly against your baby. Place two under the seat bottom and two behind the back of the car seat. Adjust for maximum comfort.

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