The same advice albeit for different reasons goes for winter too. Here is a link to a simple autumn/winter bonnet that you may enjoy making for your little person.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/norwegian-sweet-baby-cap---djevellue
Thanks to Carol for supplying the e-address.
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Oh dear, oh dear I am in moaning old bag mode here, be warned! My grouse is about the number of babies and toddlers who go hatless in hot weather.
Thin skulls, soft fontanelles, no or next-to-no hair and full hot sun shining on their little heads! Babies and toddlers who are not protected from the sun are at risk of sunstroke and that is a serious condition. A hat is an absolute must, no baby or toddler should be out in hot sun without head protection. Last week, hatless babies of just a few weeks old were being exposed to sun and temperatures in the high 20s almost everywhere I looked.
If you must take your baby out in the sun:
- Always have your baby shaded - you can use a sheet or wrap over her pram to protect her.
- Ensure that all exposed skin is covered, either by lightweight, loose-fitting clothing or with the shade cast by a wide brimmed hat or bonnet.
- Try to keep your baby in the shade when you take him outside.
- Check to make sure that your baby's staying cool during car rides.
- Give your baby more breastfeeds or fluids than usual on hot days.
- Protect the parts of your baby's skin that can't be covered with a suitable sunscreen (though it is best to protect using the steps above).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHIobBoFuKg
http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/baby-sun-hat.html
and a link to a good website with advice re sunstroke -
http://www.globalappointments.com/ARTICLES-JULY06/sunstroke-july06/Sunstroke.htm
No ifs, no buts, put a hat on your baby. And pass on the message!
