It can be challenging to know what to dress children in for bedtime. Even in the warmer months, the temperature can dip during the night. With so many different pyjamas and pyjama fabrics, it’s understandable that you want to know what will help your child’s sleep routine and stop cold night wake-ups.
Here are five reasons why you should dress your children in cotton pyjamas:
They’re breathable
Cotton is an excellent fabric for kids’ pyjamas because cotton is breathable. It keeps children cool at night by allowing hot air to circulate through the natural weave of the material. Breathability is also a crucial element of baby sleepwear, considering babies cannot self regulate like older children.
They’ll help your child sleep
We all know what happens when children get too cold or too hot; they wake up or fall asleep. It’s all about getting the comfort just right to regulate their sleep cycle and where pyjamas and bedding are critical.
Cotton pyjamas are the perfect temperature regulating material. Cotton is absorbent, and it wicks away any moisture from the body instead of letting it sit against the skin. This wicking process means no cold sweats, and your child will feel comfortable and warm throughout the night.
Cotton pyjamas or even something like a 100% cotton baby onesie is usually all that is needed on a warm Aussie night but is also great for layering in the cooler months. For example, you could dress your child in a long-sleeved onesie or enclosed foot cotton pyjamas with a sleeping bag over the top.
They’re soft and comfortable
Cotton is a much-loved fabric because it’s lovely and soft, essential for comfort. Pyjamas are like a blanket that envelops a child’s body and must provide comfort and allow for movement – no roughness, scratchiness or restrictions. The pyjamas in Milky clothing’s collection are made from a Cotton Jersey. They have a natural stretch that allows children to move comfortably during sleep.
They’re easy to wash and dry
Ask any parent when it comes to buying children’s clothes. They’ll agree that easy wash and dry clothing is an absolute necessity. Cotton pyjamas are no different and perhaps in more regular rotation than general clothes, so convenience is key.
Cotton is natural
Cotton is a natural fabric, which means it’s breathable and the most hygienic material for bedtime. It’s also the safest fabric for sensitive skin to avoid wakeups, thanks to skin irritations. And what about pyjama days? Cotton is a durable fabric that can withstand plenty of wear and tear, so plenty of all-day pyjama is perfectly ok.
Whether buying pyjamas or kids’ clothes, cotton is versatile, and it’s perfect for our climate and our adventurous sleep monsters. Cotton pyjamas beat synthetic fabrics any day when it comes to sleep time.
Before purchasing any pyjamas for your child, check the fire hazard labelling. Visit the Australian Competition and Consumer & Commission website for more nightwear safety information.