Guest guest Posted May 24, 1999 Report Share Posted May 24, 1999 I always thought that they put hats on infants because of the shape of their head when they are born. You know, kinda pointy shaped. Who knows? Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 1999 Report Share Posted May 24, 1999 I am a very firm beliver in baby hats. Maybe because a baby looks sooo cute with one on but I think they need them inside and out. wore a hat for the first 8 weeks. Then as much as he would let me when it wasn't to warm for one. I have a friend who swears that keeping a hat on reduces colic. But I don't think that has anythign to do with it. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 1999 Report Share Posted May 24, 1999 , It helps the baby not have to work so hard to keep warm. It isn't entirely necessary but if you keep a baby warm they can gain weight easier as they don't burn calories keeping warm. As far a wool breastpads. I would think that they would be too water repellant. They need to be absorbent to keep your clothes dry. Wool tends to really repel liquid. Wendi OT-infant hats I've noticed when I pick up my Mom from the hospital, that new moms leaving with their infants have these little hats on them. What is this supposed to do, exactly? I can understand the little hats on preemies since they can't afford to lose any heat, but when did this translate to full-term babies? Is it really needed or is it another fad (like bottle feeding and disposables)? OK, fad isn't the word I mean, but my examples hopefully clear it up. I knit, so if this is something that truly is necessary, I can make one of these. Also, (and you thought this wouldn't have anything to do with breastfeeding) has anybody tried used wool breast pads instead of cotton? What was your experience? (I knit, so have considered making these also). Thanks, ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ What was YOUR favorite part?! http://www.onelist.com Tell other Star Wars fans at ONElist! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.maclee.com/breastfeeding If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 1999 Report Share Posted May 24, 1999 , I can't remember who sells them,(maybe imse vimse??) but there are wool breast pads out there. I'm not sure if they're meant to be worn with cotton underneath(sort of like a wool diaper cover) or next to the skin. Tammy > OT-infant hats > > > > > I've noticed when I pick up my Mom from the hospital, that new moms > leaving with their infants have these little hats on them. What is this > supposed to do, exactly? I can understand the little hats on preemies > since they can't afford to lose any heat, but when did this translate to > full-term babies? Is it really needed or is it another fad (like bottle > feeding and disposables)? OK, fad isn't the word I mean, but my examples > hopefully clear it up. I knit, so if this is something that truly is > necessary, I can make one of these. Also, (and you thought this wouldn't > have anything to do with breastfeeding) has anybody tried used wool > breast pads instead of cotton? What was your experience? (I knit, so > have considered making these also). > > Thanks, > > ___________________________________________________________________ > You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. > Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html > or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > What was YOUR favorite part?! > http://www.onelist.com > Tell other Star Wars fans at ONElist! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Breastfeeding is Best!! > http://www.maclee.com/breastfeeding > > If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 1999 Report Share Posted May 24, 1999 As a nursery nurse I can tell you about the hats. In the first couple of days of life newborns are not efficent at regulating the body temperature and the hat on the head helps them conserve some heat. The head is the biggest part of the body in a newborn so keeping it covered helps the baby with temperature regulation. Usually in the nursery we tell our moms that if they are inside and there is not a draft the baby will be okay with out a hat. But outside it is a good idea for a little while I would think that wool breastpads would be itchy. a Steph M MN wrote: > > > I've noticed when I pick up my Mom from the hospital, that new moms > leaving with their infants have these little hats on them. What is this > supposed to do, exactly? I can understand the little hats on preemies > since they can't afford to lose any heat, but when did this translate to > full-term babies? Is it really needed or is it another fad (like bottle > feeding and disposables)? OK, fad isn't the word I mean, but my examples > hopefully clear it up. I knit, so if this is something that truly is > necessary, I can make one of these. Also, (and you thought this wouldn't > have anything to do with breastfeeding) has anybody tried used wool > breast pads instead of cotton? What was your experience? (I knit, so > have considered making these also). > > Thanks, > > ___________________________________________________________________ > You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. > Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html > or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > What was YOUR favorite part?! > http://www.onelist.com > Tell other Star Wars fans at ONElist! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Breastfeeding is Best!! > http://www.maclee.com/breastfeeding > > If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 1999 Report Share Posted May 25, 1999 I always thought that it was to help regulate body temps. I always put Holden in a hat when we go out. It used to be for the heat- but since he's such a chubby-kins and it's hot here now, I keep Holden in a hat anytime we're outside to protect him from getting a sunburn on the top of his head. Since we spend so much time outside...and his legs and arms are covered by those sleep n play's----I'm just worried about his little head ;-) Besides...they look so darned cute ;-) ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 1999 Report Share Posted May 25, 1999 re: baby hats Yes, they are used generally for heat, but after the first 24 hours, a healthy full-term baby is usually able to regulate his/her own body temp and doesn't need them anymore. Nurseries keep putting them back on because it makes the babies, and their work, uniform. If it will be windy on the season that you will be bringing a baby home, a hat is a good idea for body warmth, since winds are cooling, even in warm climates -- not HOT. In hot climates, a good hat makes an effective sunblock/shield, but should be lighter weight and breatheable since you WANT the wind then. re: wool nursing pads Wow! You could knit a soft enough wool with a tight enough loop for a breastpad? I don't think that there is anything wrong with them, unless you are prone to thrush, then the super-absorbency of wool would be a problem. The other thing you might run into is the fibers sticking to the nipple from being sticky with milk. Cotton fibers are smaller and shorter, and usually don't stick to a nipple like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 1999 Report Share Posted May 25, 1999 Another thought on the hats is that it may b a familiar feeling to them, since their heads were always touching something up until birth. Sort of like the first day you switch from long pants or sleeves to short... it just feels funny till you get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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