Some parents may find a problem: when sleeping, even though the baby is covered thinner than themselves, they still sweat profusely when they touch their forehead. Many people believe that children sweating while sleeping is a sign of physical weakness, but is this actually the case? What causes children to sweat while sleeping? What should we do next?
Reasons for sweating while sleeping
1. Physical reasons
Due to the vigorous metabolism and active nature of infants and young children, some may not feel peaceful even after going to bed at night, so their heads can sweat after falling asleep. Parents are often accustomed to determining the optimal ambient temperature for their children based on their subjective feelings, and they like to cover their babies tightly with extra blankets.
Due to the underdeveloped brain and nervous system, as well as being in a period of growth and development, children's metabolism is very active. In addition, the stimulation of overheating requires sweating to evaporate the body's heat and regulate normal body temperature.
2. Nursing reasons
Parents are often accustomed to determining the optimal ambient temperature for their babies based on their subjective feelings, and they like to cover their babies tightly with extra blankets, which is also the reason why babies sweat while sleeping. Sometimes when the weather is not cold, parents also give their babies more clothes to wear, which is also the reason why babies sweat while sleeping.
Some lively and active children exercise a lot during the day, generating a lot of heat. The body is unable to dissipate the excess heat through sweating, and the heat accumulates in the baby's body. The baby's body temperature can reach around 38 ℃ at night. After the baby falls asleep, the amount of heat produced decreases, the sympathetic nervous system becomes less sensitive, and the body releases excess heat through sweating to maintain normal body temperature.
3. Dietary reasons
Many parents are always worried that their babies may not have enough nutrition and try their best to encourage them to take more supplements. Some parents may give their babies milk, malt extract, etc. before they fall asleep. After the baby falls asleep, the body produces a large amount of heat, which can only be dissipated through skin sweating. This is also the reason why babies sweat while sleeping. Drinking milk, malt extract, or eating chocolate before falling asleep can also cause sweating in children. Some parents give their children milk, malt extract, etc. before they fall asleep. After the child falls asleep, the body produces a large amount of heat, mainly through sweating on the skin to dissipate heat.
What should I do if my baby sweats while sleeping?
1. Wearing pure cotton underwear: Clothes made of pure cotton are breathable, sweat absorbing, and comfortable to wear close to the body.
2. Adjust indoor temperature: Maintain regular ventilation and air exchange every morning, afternoon, and evening, and try to open windows for 10-30 minutes each time.
3. Clothes and blankets should not be too thick: The thickness of the baby's clothes and blankets should be comparable to that of adults, especially in winter, do not wear too thick or cover too much, otherwise the baby is prone to sweating.
4. Baby's skin is very delicate, and excessive sweat accumulates in folds such as the neck, armpits, groin, etc. This requires frequent bathing to keep the skin clean and dry, prevent skin ulceration and skin infections.
5. Regularly applying talcum powder to babies can effectively absorb excess moisture from their skin, making them feel dry and comfortable. Body powder can also prevent sweat from irritating the skin, as well as skin allergies and injuries caused by clothing friction.
