3 Things You Should Know About Your Energy Bills When You Have a Baby

In those final weeks before a baby arrives, most parents are focused on the big stuff. The nursery, the pram, the car seat, the endless list of baby essentials.

What’s easy to overlook is what happens after your little one arrives. More time at home, extra washing, heating on more often and overnight feeds can all quietly push energy use (and bills) up.

There are a few simple things that can help keep your baby warm and comfortable, without letting energy costs spiral. Here are three things every new parent should know about managing energy bills with a baby:

1. Temperature Control Matters

Newborns can’t regulate their body temperature in the same way adults can, which is why safe sleep guidance recommends keeping the room at a steady, comfortable temperature.

Most experts suggest aiming for between 16–20°C in the room your baby sleeps in. Rooms that are too warm can increase the risk of overheating, while rooms that are too cold can make babies uncomfortable and harder to settle.

Rather than turning the heating up and hoping for the best, it’s worth focusing on consistent temperature control and layering appropriately with safer sleepwear. For more tips and trusted guidance on safer sleep, parents can also check out resources from The Lullaby Trust.

💡 Cubbi Tip: An in-room thermometer takes the guesswork out completely. It gives a clear guide on whether the space is too hot or too cold, helping parents heat only when needed and avoid unnecessary energy use.

2. You’re Eligible to Join the Priority Services Register (PSR)

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK support service offered by energy providers for households that may need extra help. This includes families with children under five.

Being on the PSR means households can receive:

• Priority support during power cuts

• Advanced notice of planned interruptions

• Extra help if heating or power is essential for health or wellbeing

For families with newborns, this added reassurance can be particularly important, especially during colder months or if power is needed for medical equipment or home heating.

💡 Cubbi Tip: Many parents don’t realise they’re eligible. If there’s a baby under five in the household, it’s worth checking and signing up as early as possible.

3. Check Your Tariff and Make the Most of Available Offers

With a baby at home, daily routines change quickly. Heating stays on longer, washing machines run more frequently, and energy is often used at different times of day than before. That’s why it can be a good moment to review whether the current tariff still fits the household’s needs.

Some energy providers offer flexible or reward-based options that help households make better use of energy. For example, EDF’s Sunday Saver Challenge (T&Cs apply) encourages customers to shift some energy use to Sundays, helping households save while using energy more efficiently.

💡 Cubbi Tip: Plus, new and expecting parents on Cubbi can get an extra boost with up to a £50 gift card to use at over 20 brands, for new and existing customers when they switch or renew with EDF (T&Cs apply).

This article is sponsored by EDF.