When dressing a baby for bed, it is important to prioritize safety and comfort. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Dress your baby in layers of fitted clothing rather than just thick pajamas, so you can add or take away layers as the temperature changes.
• Dress your baby in lightweight and breathable fabrics.
• Avoid sleep clothing and crib bedding that have loose parts, strings, or cords.
• Ensure a clean and dry diaper before bedtime and consider overnight diapers.
• Swaddle safely if desired, avoiding tight wrapping and always placing the baby on their back.
• Monitor your baby’s temperature to prevent overheating or chilling.
• Dress your baby for sleep in clothes similar to what an adult would feel comfortable wearing in the same temperature.
• On warm nights, opt for lightweight, breathable sleep clothes for your baby, such as a cotton bodysuit or a lightweight swaddle.
• In cold weather, you can dress your baby in cozier pajamas or a heavier microfleece swaddle or sleep sack over standard cotton jammies.
• Avoid hats and beanies in bed, as babies cool themselves down by releasing heat from their heads and faces.

Remember that overheating a baby isn’t safe and that cold babies don’t sleep well, so it is important to find the right balance.