The Nursery Temperature Range That Protects Sleep

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Sleep studies consistently point to a room temperature between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit as the safest range for infant sleep. Overheating is a known risk factor for sleep-related incidents, and it is easier to cause than most parents realize.

Get the temperature right and the whole room works better.

  • Use a room thermometer rather than guessing by feel
  • Dress the baby in one more layer than you would wear
  • Keep blankets out of the crib and use a sleep sack instead
  • A fan on low improves air circulation without chilling

Check the room, not just the baby. A comfortable nursery is one where you would sleep well too, and that is the simplest way to judge it.