Should I cover my baby with a blanket when he/she sweats a lot while sleeping? What should I do if my baby sweats a lot while sleeping?

Is it hot when the baby sweats a lot while sleeping? Should I cover him with a blanket? What is the reason for the baby to sweat a lot while sleeping? What should I do in this situation? Don't worry, mom, I will give you some tips~

Does the baby need to cover the quilt when he sweats a lot while sleeping?

There are many reasons why babies sweat a lot when they sleep. If it is a physiological reason, such as covering too much, high room temperature, incomplete neurological development, etc., then parents can take care of the sweating baby by replenishing water and sponging baths; if it is a pathological factor, you need to see a doctor for treatment. However, no matter which case, babies who sweat a lot when they sleep need to cover themselves with a quilt. Because after the baby sweats, the body is wet. If the quilt is not covered, the baby will easily catch a cold when encountering cold air.

suggestion:

1. If it is summer, parents can cover the baby with a thinner quilt when he sleeps.

2. After the baby sweats while sleeping, parents must not expose the baby's body to the air. They must take warming measures, especially the hands, feet and back, to prevent the baby from catching a cold.

What kind of quilt is good for babies to sleep on?

1. For babies, the best quilt is cotton, which can reduce the occurrence of allergic diseases. For example, down is the cause of urticaria, so babies should try not to cover themselves with down quilts.

2. When covering your baby with a quilt, you should choose the appropriate thickness based on factors such as the season and room temperature. Use a cotton quilt when the temperature is low. If the temperature is high, you can use a thin blanket, towel blanket, etc.

What to do if your baby sweats a lot while sleeping

It is common for babies to sweat a lot when they sleep, and most of them are physiological hyperhidrosis, so parents do not need to worry too much. So, what should we do if babies sweat a lot when they sleep?

1. Put a small towel. Parents can put a dry, soft small towel or handkerchief on the baby's back and neck before the baby goes to sleep. If the small towel or handkerchief is soaked with sweat, replace it with a new one in time until the baby stops sweating. This can not only ensure that the baby's back and neck remain dry, but also prevent the baby from catching a cold after sweating.

2. Bath your baby frequently. Bath your baby frequently to keep the skin clean. At the same time, apply talcum powder to the parts that sweat more, such as the neck, back, and armpits, to keep the skin dry.

3. Don’t cover your baby too thickly. The baby’s clothes and blankets should be the same as those of an adult, especially in winter. Don’t dress your baby too thickly or cover him too thickly, otherwise he will sweat too much.

4. Drink more warm water or soup. Babies who sweat more will lose more water in their bodies, so they should replenish water in time to avoid dehydration.

In addition, if the baby sweats profusely while sleeping, or even sweats all night, and is accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, and restless sleep, this means that there is something wrong with the baby's body and it is pathological hyperhidrosis. At this time, parents should take the baby to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening.

Is it calcium deficiency if the baby sweats a lot while sleeping?

First of all, compared with adults, babies do sweat more on their heads and necks. This is because the sweat pores in other parts of the baby's body have not yet opened, so the sweat can only be drawn out through the hair, so the head and neck are more likely to sweat. In addition, baby sweating is also affected by genetics. If the parents love to sweat, the baby is more likely to sweat.

Secondly, the baby's sweating after feeding has little to do with calcium deficiency. As the saying goes, "you have to use all your strength to feed", for babies, feeding can be regarded as a physical work, so it is normal to sweat a lot after feeding.

Finally, some babies will sweat a lot after falling asleep. Normally, the sweating should subside within one or two hours after the baby falls asleep. However, if the baby keeps sweating after falling asleep, and the amount is relatively heavy, it may be an autonomic nervous system disorder, which may be caused by calcium deficiency. Mothers are advised to pay attention and observe carefully. In this case, they should take the baby to the hospital for examination.

Night sweats due to calcium deficiency usually occur in the second half of the night when the temperature drops. You can take your child to the hospital for a blood test or bone density test to rule out calcium deficiency. In winter, there is less sunshine, and the body synthesizes less vitamin D, which affects the absorption of calcium in food. Parents can also give their children vitamin D for prevention and observe whether the sweating symptoms can be relieved.