Why Norwegian Babies Are Napping Outside In Freezing ... - The Norway …
May 25, 2022 · It’s true that Norwegian (and Scandinavian) babies are sleeping outside in their strollers in freezing temperatures. The babies have plenty of clothing, and will not take any …
The babies who nap in sub-zero temperatures - BBC News
Feb 22, 2013 · Would you put your baby or toddler outside in the freezing cold for their lunchtime nap? Most Nordic parents wouldn't give it a second thought. For them it's part of their daily …
Why Babies Nap Outside Alone In Nordic Countries | IFLScience
Oct 27, 2022 · In Nordic countries, there’s a norm of letting babies take a nap alone outside in their pushchairs. Wander down a street in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, or Finland and there’s …
Cold Cribs And Baby Snores: Why Nordic Parents Leave Infants Outside …
Jul 27, 2025 · Scandinavian parents embrace outdoor napping for infants, a tradition backed by research. Despite cultural shock elsewhere, they say cold-air naps lead to longer sleep and …
Reason why Norwegian babies are left alone in freezing weather to sleep …
Dec 7, 2024 · For parents in Nordic countries, leaving a baby or toddler outside in the cold for their lunchtime nap is part of their daily routine. In Oslo, Norway, for example, the average …
Why Norwegian Parents Let Babies Nap Outside In The Cold
May 19, 2023 · Freezing naps and endorsing babies sleeping outside, apparently. In Finland, Norway, and most other Scandinavian countries, children nap in the outdoors starting as …
Napping alone in the snow and cuddling with mommy at night: An ...
Nov 1, 2021 · Norwegian infant sleeping practices are related to values of independence, social cohesion and love for being outside. This study addresses Norwegian infants’ sleeping places …
Nordic parents leave babies outside to sleep alone in sub-zero ...
Apr 21, 2025 · A video of a baby stroller left outside unattended sparked conversations about the practice of letting babies nap alone in cold weather. Australian TikTok user, Olly Bowman …
Why Scandinavian Parents Leave Their Babies Outside in the Cold …
Jun 23, 2025 · Parents as well as caretakers, often keep babies outside in freezing temperatures to nap, wrapped in warm clothes, in countries like Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway …
Babies Sleeping Outside in Winter Is Common in Nordic …
May 16, 2023 · In Nordic countries like Denmark, it's common to let babies nap alone outdoors, even as cold as -16 degrees Fahrenheit. Some sleep experts say the fresh air can induce a …