What kind of heating is good for confinement in winter?

Many people have confinement after childbirth in winter. This year can be regarded as the coldest winter. It must be very cold during confinement after childbirth, and you need to use some methods to keep warm. Otherwise, you are likely to suffer from confinement diseases. So, what should you use to keep warm during confinement after childbirth in winter?

It is better to turn on the heating

When it comes to keeping warm during confinement, the best way is to turn on the heater. This is because the heater not only has less radiation, but also does not cause indoor dryness, and is more comfortable, suitable for keeping warm for mothers and newborns; at the same time, the heater is also one of the safer ways to keep warm.

Air conditioning can be turned on appropriately

In winter, the indoor temperature for mothers to stay in confinement should be 20℃-25℃. In the south where there is no heating, air conditioning can be used to maintain the indoor temperature. However, when using air conditioning for heating, it is best to buy a humidifier, which can not only moisturize the air, but also prevent dry skin.

Hot water bottles are also OK

If you don't have air conditioning or heating, the best way is to choose a hot water bottle. When you lie in bed, put one on your hand and one on your foot. Not only can it keep you warm, but it is also the most economical and affordable choice for keeping warm.

Electric blanket heating

Electric blankets are a more direct way of heating, and they are in close contact with the human body. They are suitable for mothers who are lying in bed for confinement, and can keep the whole body warm. However, it is not recommended to bring infants and young children to sleep with electric blankets, because electric blankets are prone to high temperatures, and newborns may suffer from dehydration and fever due to water loss after use. Mothers can use electric blankets to preheat the bed for half an hour, and then turn off the electric blanket, so that they can keep warm and safe.

Electric heater heating

Electric heating methods such as electric heaters and fan heaters are more targeted. Simply put, they can warm or cool wherever the air is cold. They are also a good way to keep warm for mothers who do not have heating or air conditioning. Just be sure to buy products that have passed the national mandatory certification (i.e., products with the 3C mark) to ensure safety.

Precautions for confinement in winter

1. Keep the indoor air fresh

In winter, you should pay attention to ventilation. Even if the weather is cold, you should open the window for at least 20 minutes every day. Especially when using electricity or coal and other heating products in the room, you need to open the window for ventilation more often. When opening the window, the mother and the child can move to another room first, and then come back after the temperature in the room rises. When ventilating the room, the mother and the baby should be moved to another room or covered with a quilt. Do not let the wind blow directly on the mother and the baby. Ventilation is generally 20 to 30 minutes, once or twice a day.

2. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest

New mothers who have just given birth need to do proper exercise after delivery to ensure the circulation of qi and blood. It is important to combine bed rest with appropriate activities. If it is not suitable to go out in winter, you can choose to walk slowly around the bed and in the room, and practice some postpartum gymnastics, which can not only restore your body shape as soon as possible, but also reduce the occurrence of constipation.

3. Maintain appropriate temperature and humidity

The relative humidity in the room should be controlled at 55% to 65%. The temperature of the room for confinement should generally be kept at 22 to 24 degrees Celsius. Too cold can easily cause the mother and baby to catch a cold or even pneumonia, and too hot is not conducive to the mother's physical recovery. In winter, mothers and babies need to be taken care of in all aspects.