Parents commonly complain:

“Doctor, my child’s pillow becomes wet during sleep.”

In many children, sweating during sleep can be normal, especially in warm environments or if the child is over-covered with blankets.

Common harmless causes:

  • Warm room temperature  
  • Thick clothing  
  • Active sleep phase  
  • Feeding before sleep

However, evaluation may be needed if sweating is associated with:

  • Poor weight gain  
  • Persistent cough  
  • Fast breathing  
  • Snoring  
  • Feeding difficulty  
  • Fever

Important point:

Head sweating alone does not always mean calcium deficiency or vitamin deficiency.

Parents should avoid self-medicating supplements without proper consultation.