Waking up to find your child sweaty and tangled in damp sheets can be worrying. Are they sick? Too hot? Having nightmares? While night sweats in children are often harmless, they are more common than many parents realise. Understanding what causes them and how to reduce them can make a big difference to your child’s sleep quality and comfort.
Night sweats can happen for several reasons. Sometimes it is simply because children sleep more deeply than adults and their bodies do not regulate temperature as efficiently. In other cases, it could be triggered by things like warm room temperatures, too many bed layers or synthetic bedding materials that trap heat and moisture.
One of the biggest culprits of overheating at night is the mattress. Many standard kids’ mattresses are made with synthetic foams or plastics that trap body heat and limit airflow. This causes a build-up of heat and sweat, especially in kids who are naturally warm sleepers.
That is why the Eco Kids mattress is designed with temperature control in mind. It features breathable bamboo lyocell fabric and a natural cotton layer that encourages airflow and keeps moisture away from the body. These materials help regulate temperature without chemicals or plastics, so your child stays cooler through the night.
The inner support of the Eco Kids mattress also plays a role. Its open coil design promotes air circulation, unlike dense foam-only mattresses that hold onto heat. And because the mattress is approved by the National Asthma Council’s Sensitive Choice program, you can rest easy knowing it is free from allergens and irritants that could affect breathing during sleep.
For kids who are prone to overheating, this can be life-changing. Less tossing and turning. Fewer wake-ups. And most importantly, a deeper and more restful sleep that supports healthy growth and development.
Night sweats may be common, but that does not mean your child has to suffer through them. With the right mattress and a few simple changes like breathable bedding and a cooler room temperature, you can help your little one wake up fresh and dry.
Explore the cooling comfort of the Eco Kids mattress at Eco Kids and discover how the right sleep surface makes all the difference for sweaty little sleepers
