Can I sleep on a cool mat during the confinement period in summer? Can a cool mat be used by women during the confinement period?

In summer, because the weather is hot, many people like to put a cool mat on the bed, so that they can sleep cooler and more peacefully. Today, let's talk about whether you can sleep on a cool mat during confinement in summer. The weather is very hot in summer, and many mothers like the coolness of the cool mat. So is it okay to do this? The answer below

Can I sleep on a cool mat during confinement in summer?

Mothers can choose the appropriate mat according to their own situation

Generally speaking, if a mother feels weak after giving birth, she can avoid laying a cool mat; but if she feels too hot or sweats a lot, she can use a linen or silk cool mat. Now many families use these two types of cool mats. The cool feeling they bring to the body is weaker, not as cool as bamboo mats, but they can absorb sweat and prevent the body from feeling hot. Some mothers have good physical fitness and good postpartum recovery, so they can also sleep on bamboo mats.

Not recommended mats: Some mats are of poor quality, such as ordinary straw mats, which may contain some microorganisms and may have some odor, making them unsuitable for newborn babies to rest on. Therefore, it is not recommended for pregnant women to use straw mats.

The correct way to take care of your baby in summer

1. Keep the air flowing. The house where the new mother lives should always open the doors and windows, hang bamboo curtains, and keep the indoor air flowing. The windows should be opened for ventilation in the morning and evening, and if necessary, the doors and windows should also be opened during the day to allow indoor and outdoor air to exchange. The house where the new mother rests should be as south-facing and well-ventilated as possible, but the wind should not blow directly on the new mother's bed.

2. Reasonable use of fans and air conditioners In summer, if the room temperature reaches above 30℃, you can turn on the fan, because the fan can promote air convection and help the new mother to dissipate heat, but be careful not to sit or sleep directly under the airflow blown by the fan. If you use air conditioning, do not set the temperature too low, generally maintain it at around 27℃. If the indoor temperature is too low, it may have an adverse effect on the new mother's body. Secondly, the air conditioner should be turned on intermittently and cannot be operated continuously, because too many positive ions are generated indoors, the air seems very stale, and people living in it are prone to air conditioning diseases.

3. Eat less greasy food and eat more fruits. In summer, new mothers should eat light food, eat more fresh vegetables, and eat less greasy food to avoid affecting digestion. New mothers should eat more foods that promote body fluid and relieve heat, such as watermelon, fruit, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc., and drink more mung bean soup.

Tips for postpartum care in summer

Doctor: Be sure to pay attention to the ventilation of the room

In addition, Liu Jie reminded that in summer, we must pay attention to the ventilation of the room. A humid and hot room is definitely not conducive to the recovery of the mother's health, and it is easy to cause the mother and the child to catch a cold. Ventilation has only benefits and no harm to the mother and the child. Fans, air conditioners, and natural wind can all be enjoyed by the mother, but they cannot blow directly on the mother. If the mother is usually afraid of wind, you can let her avoid it for a while when ventilating the room. Or turn on the air conditioner and fan in another room, open the doors of both rooms, let the air circulate, and cool down the mother's room.

Newborns have high body temperatures and are not tolerant to heat. If the room is too hot, it will not only be detrimental to the health of the mother, but also to the health of the baby. However, when the outdoor temperature is very high at noon, there is no need to open the window for ventilation. You can turn on the air conditioner or fan to cool down. When it is very windy outside, do not open the window directly.

Liu Jie told reporters: Some mothers close the door and block the windows. The room is very hot, so they wear very little to keep cool. This is also a wrong practice. The temperature of the mother's room does not need to be very high. Let the mother wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks to protect the local skin, and you can enjoy the coolness.