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HappyEverAfter 06:56 PM 11-07-2017
For those of you providing in Home care, what temperature do you guys keep your house at? Outdoor temps are currently hovering in the low 60's and I have been keeping the heat turned on 70/71 degrees. The kids seem happy with it but my DH says it needs to be even warmer inside for them. I am naturally hot natured so if it were just me here, I'd have it at 68 inside but I keep it a little warmer for the kids. I also am moving non stop most of the day and lugging around 20-30lb kids so I'm never cold. Some days the 70/71 even feels to hot to me. What do you keep your thermostat set to?
Leigh 07:42 PM 11-07-2017
I keep mine between 69 and 71. I can't tolerate any hotter than that, and honestly, neither can most of the kids! Before kids, my thermostat never went over 65, and would have been lower if not for my husband whining about being cold! 
AmyKidsCo 08:10 PM 11-07-2017
When the heat is on I keep it around 70 because I can't stand being cold. The AC only goes on when it hits the high 80s in the house. It's set around 75.
Josiegirl 02:18 AM 11-08-2017
I feel like I'm constantly adjusting my thermostat. When the furnace kicks in this place is so hot but then as the house starts to cool down again, I start to freeze. It doesn't seem like the temp remains constant. I try to keep the temp set around 68-70 for the most part. If it were just me, I'd be multi-layering with slippers on and set it around 62.
laundrymom 03:55 AM 11-08-2017
I strive for 66-67.
Year round.
Year round.
daycarediva 04:05 AM 11-08-2017
68, required by licensing.
Cat Herder 04:07 AM 11-08-2017
I keep ours at 66-68 when using heat. Warmer temps increase SIDS and upper airway infection risks.
jenboo 04:58 AM 11-08-2017
68... sometimes 70 first thing in the morning
BumbleBee 05:15 AM 11-08-2017
72 in the early morning then usually down to 70 when the sun comes out.
mommyneedsadayoff 05:23 AM 11-08-2017
Ours stays at 68 and it is 12 degrees outside here. I would be roasting at 72 and keep in mind, kids are moving around, so they tend to stay warmer. I would layer some clothes if certain kids seem colder.
HappyEverAfter 05:24 AM 11-08-2017
This is so great to read! My DH really had me thinking I was crazy but I seem to be pretty average based off what you all say you do. Thanks!
storybookending 05:33 AM 11-08-2017
I keep it at 68 when the heat is on, licensing says that inside temps must be between 67 and 80. In the summer I keep it at 74.
Blackcat31 07:27 AM 11-08-2017
My thermostat stays at 65F
A/C is usually only on when it gets sticky/humid outside.
A/C is usually only on when it gets sticky/humid outside.
Justjoy 07:49 AM 11-08-2017
During the day the thermostat is set at 72
Baby Beluga 08:10 AM 11-08-2017
Originally Posted by Cat Herder:
I keep ours at 66-68 when using heat. Warmer temps increase SIDS and upper airway infection risks.
We keep our AC at 73 and the heat is usually at 68. We are a warmer climate and I love the cold! I keep ours at 66-68 when using heat. Warmer temps increase SIDS and upper airway infection risks.
When I was in the hospital, I had the AC set to 70-73 zone. A nurse actually came in and turned the heat on! Said it was too cold for a baby and I "wasn't allowed" to turn the AC that low. In a private room, that only my family was in. I was p!ssed.
LysesKids 08:16 AM 11-08-2017
Originally Posted by daycarediva:
68, required by licensing.
Between 68-78 by law here... Heat is usually set at 70-72 winter, AC is 76 summer (My AC won't get it any cooler indoors if temps outside are 90+).68, required by licensing.
Snowmom 08:45 AM 11-08-2017
68
We got new windows and furnace a couple years ago and it's amazing how much warmer our house is now. It made a world of difference! I used to always keep it at 72-75 and still felt cold.
We got new windows and furnace a couple years ago and it's amazing how much warmer our house is now. It made a world of difference! I used to always keep it at 72-75 and still felt cold.
Cat Herder 08:53 AM 11-08-2017
Originally Posted by Baby Beluga:
We keep our AC at 73 and the heat is usually at 68. We are a warmer climate and I love the cold!
When I was in the hospital, I had the AC set to 70-73 zone. A nurse actually came in and turned the heat on! Said it was too cold for a baby and I "wasn't allowed" to turn the AC that low. In a private room, that only my family was in. I was p!ssed.
Maybe she was a burnt out neonate nurse? We keep our AC at 73 and the heat is usually at 68. We are a warmer climate and I love the cold!
When I was in the hospital, I had the AC set to 70-73 zone. A nurse actually came in and turned the heat on! Said it was too cold for a baby and I "wasn't allowed" to turn the AC that low. In a private room, that only my family was in. I was p!ssed.
They can get sort of crusty. 
Blackcat31 08:54 AM 11-08-2017
Originally Posted by Snowmom:
68
We got new windows and furnace a couple years ago and it's amazing how much warmer our house is now. It made a world of difference! I used to always keep it at 72-75 and still felt cold.
I always feel cold when I'm at my daycare. 68
We got new windows and furnace a couple years ago and it's amazing how much warmer our house is now. It made a world of difference! I used to always keep it at 72-75 and still felt cold.
At home we have in-floor heat so everything is warm.
At daycare it's a standard furnace with vents.
Circulated warmth is no where near as comfy as heated floors.
We are putting new windows in the daycare house now so hoping that will impact the general feel.
Baby Beluga 09:12 AM 11-08-2017
Originally Posted by Cat Herder:
Maybe she was a burnt out neonate nurse? They can get sort of crusty.
She was my least favorite nurse of them all, even before the temperature incident Maybe she was a burnt out neonate nurse?
They can get sort of crusty. 
hwichlaz 03:58 PM 11-08-2017
I have a wood stove...but I set the heater to kick in at 68F. In summer I set the AC to 76.