Does The Baby Wear Socks To Sleep?

I heard the most discussion about whether or not to put on socks when the baby sleeps at night. The mothers who support wearing socks think that the baby’s feet tend to be cold when sleeping, so they should wear them to sleep; the opposing mothers think that the baby wearing socks to sleep will affect blood circulation.

Generally speaking, we summarize this "controversy" as:

A: Some mothers are worried that the baby will catch a cold while sleeping, or are afraid that the baby will kick the quilt, so they will choose to let the baby put on socks to sleep to ensure that their feet will not catch a cold.

B: It is best not to put your baby on socks to sleep. Wearing socks to sleep will hinder blood circulation and affect the baby's sleep quality.

In fact, whether to wear it or not depends on the actual situation of the baby! These 3 kinds of babies suggest that it is best to put on socks to sleep.

1. Newborn baby

It is not surprising that a mother was surprised that a newborn baby had to wear socks even in summer.

Because the body temperature mechanism of newborns is not perfect after birth, their mother is mainly responsible for providing energy to maintain body temperature in the womb. After birth, they rely entirely on their own metabolism for energy. However, the heart of newborns is relatively small, and it is difficult for the blood to reach these ends of the body, and the baby’s own ability to regulate temperature is relatively poor, so the feet are often cold. It is recommended to put on loose socks to keep the baby warm.

2. Toddlers with poor resistance

It is common in premature infants, ultralight infants, and malnourished infants. Due to their weaker physique, deficiency of Yang Qi, and insufficient peripheral blood supply, they are more afraid of cold than children of the same age, have lower body temperature all year round, and often catch colds and get sick. In order to avoid cold feet and germs, it is best to keep your feet warm in winter.

3. Children with frozen feet after a long sleep

In addition to some adults with weakened physical fitness, some children will also experience this situation. Most of the time in winter, the hands, and feet on the distal limbs are very cold, and the feet are still cold after being hidden in the bed for a long time at night. Too cold will affect the child's sleep and sleep quality. Warmth and comfort are more conducive to children's high-quality sleep.

Of course, if the child's physique is good, the feet will be warm only by covering the quilt, so there is no need to wear it. But in winter, it is best to keep your feet warm when your child is walking on the floor or going out during the day. Wear comfortable socks to avoid cold feet and sickness.

What are the hazards of cold feet to children?

Cold feet of young children will cause the capillaries in the upper respiratory tract mucosa to constrict. The capillaries can warm the air. However, after the capillaries contract, the young children will inhale a lot of cold air, which will cause irritation to the nose, throat, tracheal mucosa, and even alveoli. Easy to cough, it will also lead to the decline of children's body resistance, and viruses from the outside are easy to invade. Therefore, babies will be more susceptible to colds and indigestion when their feet are cold and even cause diarrhea. Children will develop frostbite in the long run.

In winter, the temperature is very low, and children's feet warming work especially needs attention. People’s feet are far away from the heart and the blood supply is low. If you catch a cold, the capillaries will spasm, which will further reduce the blood circulation, resulting in a decrease in local resistance. The bacteria and viruses that originally lurked in the nasopharynx will take the opportunity to multiply. It is easy for the baby to catch colds and other diseases.

Frequent cold feet in childhood can cause dysmenorrhea, hemorrhoids, and arthritis in adulthood.

How to choose socks for the baby?

1. Don't pick socks that are too tight and too long. The baby's feet are completely different from those of adults, without ankles, and their calves are very stubby. Therefore, the sock tube should not be too long, just a short one. The elastic mouth of the socks should be wider, and the elasticity should be moderate.

2. Baby's socks should be cleaned every day, using mild baby laundry detergent.

3. The most laborious part of baby socks is the toe and bottom of the socks. Choose socks with tight and firm seams and thick soles and toes.

4. The socks should be slightly larger, leaving room for the growth of the baby's feet, and not easy to burst. Always cut your baby’s nails.

5. It is best to buy socks in dozens, and the design and color are as simple as possible so that they can be washed and changed every day. If you lose one, you can also wear the same other socks.

Therefore, parents cannot blindly impose on the baby based on their own feelings but should be based on the baby's situation. Even if you want to wear socks for your baby to sleep, you should wear loose socks to help your baby sleep.