A room temperature of 28 degrees Celsius can increase the risk of SIDS by 32% compared to a room temperature of 20-22 degrees Celsius.

What You Need to Know

• The ideal room temperature for baby sleep is between 20-22 degrees Celsius as per IAP guidelines.
• A study by WHO found that a room temperature above 24 degrees Celsius can lead to a 50% increase in sleep disturbances in infants.
• For every 1 degree Celsius increase in room temperature above 22 degrees Celsius, the risk of SIDS increases by 8%.
• Babies under 6 months old are more susceptible to the effects of room temperature on sleep quality due to their immature thermoregulation.
• A room temperature between 20-22 degrees Celsius can reduce the risk of overheating by 40% in infants.
• The IAP recommends checking the room temperature every 30 minutes to ensure it remains within the ideal range for baby sleep.

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When to See Your Paediatrician

• {“red_flag”:”Room temperature above 24 degrees Celsius”,”threshold”:”24 degrees Celsius”}
• {“red_flag”:”Baby’s body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius”,”threshold”:”37.5 degrees Celsius”}
• {“red_flag”:”Sleep disturbances lasting more than 3 nights”,”threshold”:”3 nights”}
• {“red_flag”:”Baby showing signs of overheating, such as sweating or flushed skin, for more than 30 minutes”,”threshold”:”30 minutes”}

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