Question
Babies tend to sweat a lot while sleeping, especially on their heads. This has started happening over the past few days, with less sweating on other parts of the body. The sweating situation tends to ease off within one to two hours after sleep.
Answer
Sweating in children is a normal physiological phenomenon, as children have more developed sweat glands and are growing rapidly. After sleep, the vagus nerve becomes excited, leading to sweating. Generally, no special treatment is needed. However, if excessive sweating persists, it may be a sign of calcium deficiency. It is recommended to take the child for a detailed examination and possibly supplement with calcium and vitamin D, as well as appropriately increasing sun exposure time. This is a safe and effective practice.