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The community targets a cool room (around 24-26C) and checking the baby's neck/chest rather than hands and feet to judge temperature, with breathable sleepwear and AC preferred over a fan blowing directly on the baby.
⚠️ Caution:If your baby repeatedly gets a blocked nose, overheats, or sweats heavily during sleep, adjust temperature and clothing and consult your pediatrician if symptoms persist; saline nasal drops can help a dry, blocked nose.
Parents worry about getting the sleep temperature wrong - too hot and they fear overheating, too cold and they fear their baby catching a chill or a blocked nose. The community offers practical reassurance: aim for a cool room around 24-26C, judge by feeling the baby's neck and chest rather than cold hands and feet, dress in breathable layers, and favor AC over a fan pointed at the baby. They note dry AC air can cause a blocked nose, easily helped with a humidifier and clean filters.
Here's what moms in our community shared based on their own experience.
Keep the room temperature around 25 degrees - babies sleep best there. Aim for not more than about 99F as a warmth marker.
Feel the neck and chest: nicely warm but not hot or cold is good; a sweaty neck means too hot. Don't judge by hands or feet - it's okay if they feel slightly cooler.
Full-sleeve sleepsuit without foot cover, one muslin blanket, AC around 24 with the fan low and baby not directly under it.
Use onesies or a cotton sleepsuit / sleeping sack; AC is better than a fan, and try not to have baby sleep under the fan.
Dry AC air can cause a blocked nose - a humidifier helps, and get the AC serviced and filters cleaned since city pollution clogs them and babies are very sensitive.
Monitor room temperature carefully - high humidity can make 26 degrees feel like 30-32, so AC can help baby sleep more calmly.
The information shared on this page comes from real experiences of mothers in our community. While we strive to provide helpful insights, this content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your pediatrician, healthcare provider, or other qualified medical professional for any questions regarding your child's health or development.
Last reviewed: June 17, 2026
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