Microclimate ventilation of infant bedding

The rate and volume of air exchanged between the bed microclimate and the ambient environment determines in part how much heat is lost from the human body. This study investigated the ventilatory characteristics of infant over-bedding to determine whether different combinations of bedding items (i.e...

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Published in:International journal of clothing science and technology 1999-10, Vol.11 (4), p.226-239
Main Authors: Holland, E.J, Wilson, C.A, Laing, R.M, Niven, B.E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
Bedding
Blankets
Heat
Investigations
Microclimate
Nitrogen
Statistical analysis
Studies
Textiles
Ventilation
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Summary:The rate and volume of air exchanged between the bed microclimate and the ambient environment determines in part how much heat is lost from the human body. This study investigated the ventilatory characteristics of infant over-bedding to determine whether different combinations of bedding items (i.e. sheets, blankets, duvets) and types of tucking (i.e. loosely, firmly and swaddled firmly tucked) affected microclimate ventilation. Microclimate volumes and air exchange rates were determined and used to calculate the ventilation indices. The presence of a duvet in the bedding combination resulted in lower ventilation indices than when bedding did not include a duvet. The type and combination of blankets did not significantly affect ventilation indices. The type of tucking had a significant effect on ventilation indices only when the assembly did not include a duvet.
ISSN:0955-6222
1758-5953
DOI:10.1108/09556229910291677