We all know that you need to put clothes on a baby, but do you know how many layers to put on?
As a general guide babies should have 1 more layer than you, however if your baby appears cold then add more layers. It is easier to put lots of thin layers on rather than bundling your child in thick layers that may restrict mobility.
When you go out it is advisable to put a hat on your baby as like us they lose a lot of heat from their head. You may also want to cover them using a blanket or foot muff, my youngest is 11 months and even now I still apply this theory. I use a foot muff as she wriggles a lot so it was better for her to use a foot muff, although when she was 1st born I used a sleeping bag with a blanket over it as she was very tiny.
If you are unsure if your baby is warm enough you can check by putting 2 fingers under their clothes if they feel warm to the touch they are fine if they are sweating remove a layer then check again after a few minutes. If they feel cold to the touch add another layer. Another way is your child will cry if they are too hot or too cold.