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People just learning about odd place Scandinavian parents leave babies to nap
A Swedish woman left people divided after revealing it is common for Scandinavian parents to leave their babies to take naps in a rather unusual place, with some questioning whether kidnap is a risk
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A Swedish woman left people divided after revealing it is common for Scandinavian parents to leave their babies to take naps in a rather unusual place, with some questioning whether kidnap is a riskThe sleeping practice is common across the Scandinavian countries (stock image) (
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A Swedish woman has left people gobsmacked after sharing the strange place Scandinavian parents often leave their babies to nap.
Cecilia Blomdahl is a popular TikTok creator who shares her life as a Swede living in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. She creates videos highlighting cultural norms in Scandinavia that may seem bizarre to others.
In one video, she explained that it's typical for children to be left to sleep in their prams outside, even in the freezing winter. "In Scandinavian homes and even in kindergartens, the kids actually sleep outside for nap times, in almost all kinds of weather," said Cecilia.
"It is very common to have to supply your school with an extra outdoor sleeping pram for your child so they can take their daily nap outside in temperatures all the way down to -25 degrees."
She went on to explain that this tradition of letting children nap outdoors is deeply ingrained in the culture and has practical benefits. "The practice is believed to have numerous benefits for children's health and well being," she explained.
"The crisp fresh air of Nordic landscapes is thought to promote deeper and more restful sleep while exposure to natural light helps regular circadian rhythms, and enhancing overall sleep quality.
"This custom is also deeply rooted in the belief that fresh air and nature plays a crucial role in a child's development."
Several studies have been done about the benefits of outdoor naps, including research from the Finnish National Centre for Biotechnology Information, which suggest children often take longer naps when sleeping outside in cooler temperatures than indoors.
However, these studies also highlight the need for parents to be well-informed about the practice before allowing their child to nap outdoors, including understanding how to dress them appropriately. Experts stress the importance of layering, recommending thermal wear with an additional fleece or wool layer for extra cold days, followed by a windproof fleece overall and a snowsuit.
A helmet hat, especially one that is windproof, should also be worn to shield the baby's head and ears. You can pair this with mittens and warm socks.
Parents are also advised to monitor their baby's temperature throughout the nap to ensure they are neither too hot nor too cold. The best ways to do this is checking the baby's neck for signs of being cold or sweaty, and reading for body language as crying can be a sign of discomfort.
"So don't be shocked if you go to Scandinavia and see children just sleeping outside in their prams – it is perfectly normal to us," Cecilia said. Despite Cecilia's thorough explanation, viewers remained sceptical about the sleeping practice, with many questioning the risk of frostbite for babies left outside.
Responding to these concerns, one person said: "No, they are sheltered from the wind and their faces are warm enough." Another parent went on to explain: "The key word is wool and in multiple layers, and then I use a special outdoor sleep bag. And he [the baby] is nice and warm, my 3 months old daughter also sleeps outside, in all kinds of weather,"
Meanwhile, one commenter expressed a different worry: "How often do you hear of babies being kidnapped this way? Because in America that would be my one and only fear about leaving my child outside for any reason."
But this fear was quickly downplayed by others who pointed out the rarity of such incidents, explaining: "Nordic countries are among the safest countries in the world there really isn't kidnappings, or if sometimes very rarely it's 99,8% sure it's a family member."
