Potentially life-saving advice from NHS midwife as temperatures remain extremely high on Friday09:01, 26 Jun 2026With temperatures remaining above 30C for millions of people across the UK today (June 26), mums and dads have been issued a warning by a registered midwife and health visitor. Angie Willis, known online as The Eco Midwife, is warning parents that some common ways of dressing babies could increase the risk of overheating.‌An extreme heat warning has been issued for the East of England, London, and South East England. According to the Met Office's latest forecast for the UK, it will be "hot again for many, but cooler in the far west".‌Temperatures across the UK today will reach highs of 34C in Birmingham and 35C in London. Conditions will be cooler and thundery in parts of Scotland. On Thursday, (June 25), temperatures reached 36.7C at Merryfield, Somerset, making it the hottest June day on record again for the UK.‌Angie has 14 years of experience and more than 100,000 followers across social media. In a video shared to her TikTok, she said parents need to think carefully about how many layers a baby is wearing, especially when the weather turns extreme."The reason we are so obsessed as healthcare professionals with baby temperature is because of the risk of overheating, which can in rare cases sometimes lead and be a potential reason behind sudden infant death syndrome," she said. "This is incredibly rare, but as heatwaves increase more frequently with climate change, adaptations and adjustments is something that we all really need to consider moving forward."‌Her first warning was simple. "You should have no hats on your baby," she said, explaining that the head is a natural way for babies to cool down if they warm up too much.When it comes to clothing, Angie said that if a room thermometer shows temperatures above 27 degrees, parents should consider only a nappy. Between 24 and 27 degrees, she said a nappy and a cotton vest are usually sufficient.She also said parents should be careful not to trap heat when using a muslin. "It's really important that you would only keep this as a single layer — only every time you fold, that traps the heat more, that can increase the overheating," she said. "So if you are using the muslin method, only one single layer and not folding up. "‌Content cannot be displayed without consentFor sleeping bags, she advised parents to check the manufacturer's instructions and choose breathable materials. "Sleeping bags that are made from cotton, that are breathable, that enable some of that heat flow to be able to come out and enable that baby to cool down a little bit easier," she said.She also urged parents to keep checking their baby's temperature. "The best way to check your baby's temperature and know how many layers is to place a couple of fingers on their chest or their back," she said.‌"If your baby feels really sticky, clammy, very warm, then remove a layer. If they feel cool to the touch, then add a layer." If a baby has a temperature over 38 degrees, she said parents should contact their GP, midwife or call 111 without delay.A spokesperson for baby care specialists For Your Little One said: "Angie's advice is a really important reminder that dressing a baby in a heatwave is not just about comfort, it is about safety. Parents often add layers out of habit or worry, but in extreme heat, less is genuinely more.Article continues below"A breathable single layer, no hat indoors, and a simple well-fitted sleeping bag in the right tog rating for the temperature can make a significant difference to how safely a baby sleeps. A room thermometer is one of the most useful and underrated tools a parent can have, as it helps monitor room temperature accurately, especially in homes that hold onto heat overnight."