Is it abnormal for children to sweat a lot while sleeping? Indeed, most people do not sweat a lot while sleeping for no reason. Children sweating more during sleep may indicate some problems in the body. So, what is the reason for children sweating more during sleep?
It is normal for babies to sweat a lot while sleeping, as their sweat glands are well-developed and have a strong growth and development. The secretion of sweat glands is controlled by the autonomic nervous system (vagus nerve). After falling asleep, the excitation of the vagus nerve leads to excessive sweating, usually on the head and face, but it will be relieved within one or two hours after sleep.
Sweating in babies during sleep is common and not always a symptom of physical weakness or illness. Many mothers believe that their baby's physical weakness leads to constant sweating. In fact, a considerable number of babies are physiologically sweaty. Physiological hyperhidrosis is more common in the head and neck, often occurring within half an hour after falling asleep, and stops sweating after about an hour.
Babies who sweat excessively during sleep do not require treatment. If accompanied by startle, inactive, skeletal deformities, etc., it should be considered to be caused by rickets, and corresponding examinations should be conducted to determine and actively treat it, such as reasonable diet, increasing nutrition, supplementing vitamins, appropriately increasing outdoor activities, supplementing vitamin D, calcium supplements, etc.
Clever care for sweaty babies
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. Frequent bathing: 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. Applying talcum powder: 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.
It is not enough to understand the reasons why children sweat a lot while sleeping. It is also very important to know how to take care of children.
