Parenting Tips: During the winter, parents' biggest concern is keeping their children warm. While we dress our children in warm clothes and let them play during the day, the tension increases at night. As night falls, the feeling of cold intensifies. Many parents wonder if it's safe to use a heater in their child's room to protect them from the cold. Or is it safe to run a room heater in a child's room? If you also want to know the answer to this question, this article can be helpful. Let's find out from an expert whether a room heater is safe for a young child.

What do the experts say?
Pediatrician Nimisha Arora shared a video on her Instagram handle regarding this. In this video, the children's doctor says that if it's very cold, a heater can be used, but it's important to choose the right type of heater and keep a few things in mind.

Which heater is best for children?
Oil Filled Radiator

According to Dr. Arora, an oil-filled heater is the best option for children. It heats the room air slowly and evenly. Its warm air is not dry, so it is safe for the child's skin, and it also doesn't cause breathing problems. It is considered safe even when run all night.

Avoid Blowers
Blowers heat the room quickly, but their air is very dry. This can dry out the child's skin, cause a dry throat, and sometimes even lead to coughing. Therefore, it is better not to use a blower in a young child's room.

Absolutely No Halogen Heaters
In halogen heaters, the heating rods are exposed. If a child accidentally goes near it, there is a risk of burns. Therefore, keep it completely away from the child's room. Also, keep these things in mind:
Apart from choosing the right heater, the pediatrician says:

The temperature of the child's room should be between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius.
Ensure there is proper ventilation in the room so that the air doesn't become completely stagnant.
Keep a humidifier in the room along with the heater, or place a bowl of water in the room. This helps maintain humidity in the air.

Keep the heater 3-4 feet away from the child's bed and ensure the direct heat doesn't fall on the child.
Besides all this, if you are using a heater, don't dress the child in too many layers of clothing. A cotton garment and a light, warm layer are sufficient; otherwise overheating may occur.
In short, a room heater can be used in the child's room at night, but choosing the right heater and following safety rules is essential.

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