Should You Put an Air Conditioner in the Nursery?
When you have a baby, they become your number one priority at all times, and you will be looking to do everything you can to keep them safe.
This includes keeping a stable temperature for them.
Is an air conditioner a safe way to keep a baby’s room at a steady temperature?
You may have heard people tell you not to use an AC unit, but there is actually no reason why you shouldn’t use an air conditioning unit, as long as you take the necessary precautions.
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How to Keep Your Children Safe and Comfy With a Turned-on AC
So, how can you ensure that your baby is both safe and comfortable when the AC is running?
- Ensure that the air conditioner is in good condition and therefore doesn’t cause a hazard in terms of allergens or releasing unwanted materials into the room.
- Make sure the AC unit isn’t too noisy, as this can impact the quality of a baby’s sleep.
- Keep the temperature at a steady and reasonable level so that your baby is comfortable.
- Only use a thin cover for your baby if you have set the temperature to the correct level, they don’t need to overheat with lots of blankets on them.
- Monitor the temperature and lock the settings if you can, this helps to ensure that the air conditioner temperature doesn’t accidentally get changed.
- Keep the baby out of the way of the blast of air coming from the AC unit.
Keeping your children safe and comfortable doesn’t have to be hard work with an AC unit, but it is so important that you follow all of the tips above.
AC Vs. Air Cooler
An air cooler is usually a cheaper option than a full air conditioning unit. If you take this approach, make sure that you leave a window open for the circulation of air and to stop it from becoming overly humid.
An air conditioner may give you more control, but you need ducting, and the system may be more expensive to get installed initially and for the upkeep. Both coolers and air conditioners need to be regularly serviced.
Both can be very good options for keeping your baby cooler, and remember that we need to hit the sweet spot in terms of temperature and make sure it doesn’t get too hot or too cold for your little one.
Get Your AC or Cooler Regularly Serviced for Clean and Efficient Cooling
Find a reputable company to provide heating & air conditioning services. This way, you can ensure that you are providing the best possible conditions via a quality, comfortable air conditioning unit.
Regular servicing also ensures that the unit has the additional benefit of helping to keep the system running efficiently, and it also helps to spot issues before they become serious problems and need repairs.
Best Temperature of AC in the Baby’s Room
The best temperature for babies is 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit or 20 to 22 degrees Celsius within the room. This is achievable for most air conditioning units and you should be able to set the specific temperature on the thermostat so that it gives your child a comfortable set of room conditions.
How to Avoid Allergies
To avoid allergies from becoming a problem for your baby, make sure that you get the filters within your air conditioning unit regularly serviced and cleaned. You may also need the filters to be replaced periodically.
It is a good idea to let air circulate through the room periodically, especially when the air conditioner is not in use. It is crucial that fresh air comes in and replaces the stale air in the room from time to time, so don’t keep the doors and windows closed and the AC running all the time.
Conclusion
It is all about doing what is right and safe for your kids, and this means creating the ideal environment for them to sleep in as well as play in. If you live in a hot climate or somewhere where the temperature can change often, it’s important to make sure that you have done all you can to keep the temperature in that golden range of 68 to 72 degrees.
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