In the Baby sauna Babies sweat like big ones! Baby saunas or special baby sauna days are becoming increasingly popular in Germany! But there is one Baby sauna healthy for the small organism? Are there any health risks? We have the topic at what age you start going to the sauna already explained once, but today we want to talk specifically about them again Baby sauna take care!

When can I take my little one to the baby sauna?

The important things first! According to the opinion of many experts and the German Sauna Association, it is centered Earliest start for the baby sauna is 4 months . However, the U4 early detection examination should definitely be carried out by a doctor beforehand. It is also advisable to ask the doctor in advance whether the baby is ready for the sauna! Parents should definitely not take their newborn to the sauna without a doctor's opinion!

Preparation for the baby sauna

You should prepare the baby Feed for the last time max. 2 hours before going to the sauna ! This is because they shouldn't vomit in the sauna! A full stomach tends to occur during physical exertion big and small ;). However, your offspring shouldn't sweat completely on an empty stomach! Therefore, as a rule, just eat something small and light 2 hours beforehand!

Things are completely different with liquids. Here it is important at least 2 hours before Baby sauna take in more fluids. Does your baby have a need to breastfeed? This is completely legitimate! Short breastfeeding before Baby sauna is appropriate. The ideal time for a sauna with a baby is towards the afternoon. Afterwards you can end the evening nicely with your tired children. Pack for them Baby sauna Everything you need that you need: changing equipment, hygiene products and a drinking bottle.

With the little ones in the baby sauna!

Let's go to the baby sauna!

Basically, the sauna session for babies is similar to that of an adult. Babies go to the sauna hut with their parents. There is strictly no infusion in the baby sauna . Applications with essential oils, salt, honey, chocolate, etc. are also not recommended under any circumstances. The temperatures in the Baby sauna are lower and are reminiscent of the Northern Italian sauna style . We are talking about a maximum of 60 – 75 degrees at the ceiling hut! The optimal humidity in the Baby sauna is approx. 15%! By the way, the middle bench in the sauna is ideal for taking a sauna with a baby! While an adult can easily spend 15 minutes in the sauna, babies should start with a maximum of 3 minutes. “ Trained babies ” can gradually increase the amount of time they spend with their parents. However, no baby should spend more than 6 minutes in the sauna. You should also only plan a maximum of 2 sauna sessions in a row. Beginner babies start with a sauna session. This is completely sufficient for them. Of course there must be a duty of supervision Baby sauna be permanently present.

After the baby sauna

After the baby sauna, it's time to rest!

Once sweating time is over, it is important for the little ones to cool down gently and slowly! First, parents take their baby in their arms and carry them up and down in the fresh air for a short time. You can now apply lukewarm water to the baby's body using the palms of your hands. It starts here like with adults always away from the heart! That means first the limbs such as arms and legs and then towards the upper body. The water should not be colder than 25 degrees. Babies should completely avoid immersion baths or Kneipp treatments! Then dry the little one well so that he doesn't catch a cold. Then it's off to the relaxation room or home to the couch. Wrap your baby in a blanket and enjoy the rest cycle together as a family.

Let's summarize the topic of baby saunas for you:

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  Cooling down properly after the baby sauna is important!

  Medical examination beforehand (wait for U4)

• Max. 2 hours before the last meal
• Drink at least 2 hours before the sauna
• You can breastfeed at any time
• No infusion
• No additives such as salt, honey, chocolate etc.
• Max. 75 degrees at the ceiling hut of the sauna
• 15% humidity is optimal
• Use the middle bench for taking a sauna with a baby
• Start with 3 minutes
• Maximum 6 minutes
• Slowly increase the time with the next sauna visits
• Initially, 1 sauna session is enough
• Boost with a maximum of one more
• Supervision must be constant
• Then dry well
• Enjoy the peace and quiet together after the sauna!

What health benefits does the baby sauna have?

Your baby comes into contact with “more extreme” temperature fluctuations from an early age. This strengthens the immune system enormously! colds, Asthma and allergies can be treated preventively . Your baby's entire cardiovascular system is also trained. Babies are calmer after the sauna and sleep better.

Are there also critical voices about the baby sauna?

Yes, of course there are and we don't want to withhold them from you. Some doctors criticize the excessive stress during the sauna session. Babies could not tolerate the high temperatures. Babies are said to be less able to cope with the heat in the sauna than adults!

Babies have much thinner skin with a thicker layer of fat for thermal insulation. The reason for this is that newly born creatures must be prepared to die from cold. The thinner skin could make babies more sensitive to heat Baby sauna react. The sweat glands are not yet 100% developed like in an adult. Functionality may therefore not yet be complete. The development of the nervous system in small children is not as advanced as in adults. The body's thermoregulation may not be fully developed yet.

However, it should be said that while sweating in the sauna, the internal body temperature only increases by 1-2 degrees. This applies to baby saunas as well as adult saunas. It only becomes dangerous for the body above 40 degrees. An increase of 1 to 2 degrees is considered normal in the sauna. Greater dangers probably come from carelessness! Burn injuries can quickly occur here. E.g. when the child touches the hot oven. If it is not hygienic in the sauna, both children and adults can become infected with an infection! However, most sauna areas in Germany pay meticulous attention to hygiene! If you are not 100% sure, you can also think about a home sauna.

Baby sauna conclusion

Our personal opinion The advantages of the baby sauna clearly outweigh the disadvantages . Babies are wrapped up in cotton wool far too much these days! Of course, parents should always be on guard against real dangers, but that is the case Baby sauna one of those? We don't believe it! A healthy one (and although very young) organism should be able to endure the sweat bath. Of course, baby saunas are only permitted for babies who have previously undergone a medical examination. You should also do this very slowly Baby sauna be started. It is best to take special courses in the Baby sauna where a specialist sauna staff is present and can give valuable tips!

Baby sauna makes the little ones happy!