Can A Child Go Barefoot When The Air Conditioner Is On? Should You Wear Socks While Sleeping?

As soon as summer arrives, especially when the air conditioner is turned on at home, many families may have to stage a "barefoot war" again. On the one hand, there are bear children who are unwilling to wear socks and slippers and run around barefoot, and on the other hand, there are parents who are afraid that their children will catch cold and get sick with shoes and socks running after them. Such a scene is believed to be familiar to many parents.

Children probably like to go barefoot, but this makes adults suffer. First, they are afraid that the child's feet will be injured, secondly, they are afraid that the child will catch a cold and catch a cold, and thirdly, they are afraid that the child's foot development will be affected.

In fact, there is no need for parents to worry. Because children's bare feet not only will not cause a cold, there are many benefits.

Is it good to be barefoot?

1. Bare feet will not cause a cold

The idea that bare feet can cause colds has a long history. Many parents think that going barefoot for a long time will cause the child to catch a cold, which in turn will lead to a cold. In fact, this statement is unscientific.

Medical research has proved that colds are caused by viruses, bacteria, etc. invading the body, and have nothing to do with cold. Cold weather or a cold body does not cause a cold.

The reason why people associate catching a cold with a cold is because many viruses that cause colds mostly appear in the autumn and winter seasons, and more people get colds in the autumn and winter seasons. That is to say, the reason why there are many colds in autumn and winter is because of the increase of viruses, not because of the cold.

2. Children are more conducive to foot development

Studies have found that the soles of human feet are rich in nerve endings, and children walking barefoot can stimulate the development of these tactile nerve endings, thereby promoting the development of the sensory system. At the same time, it can also promote the development of children's physical coordination ability.

In addition, walking barefoot allows children to better control their foot strength, which is conducive to the development of the arch and foot muscles. For toddlers, walking barefoot can help children learn faster.

There are so many benefits of walking barefoot, parents should let their children go barefoot. Of course, bare feet will also have some safety hazards, which need parents' attention.

How to keep children safe barefoot?

Children often walk barefoot. If they step on sharp objects, they will cause foot injuries; on the other hand, if the ground is not clean, the soles of children's feet will be dirty. If it is an oral baby who has the habit of chewing his toes, bacteria or viruses will be swallowed by the child and cause other diseases.

In addition, in some cases, the ground is too slippery, causing the baby to fall or even be injured.

Therefore, if you want your child to go barefoot, parents must provide a safe and clean environment for their child.

1. The temperature of the air conditioner should not be turned too low, and it is more appropriate to keep the temperature at 25-28°C.

2. Keep the ground clean and free of debris to prevent children from being injured by stepping on foreign objects.

3. For the baby in the oral period, it is necessary to clean the baby's body frequently to prevent the baby from ingesting bacteria and viruses.

4. Keep the ground dry. When there is still water stains on the ground just after mopping the ground, do not let the baby walk on the ground; the floor tiles should be made of non-slip type to avoid accidents.

After reading this, are the parents relieved? Finally, I will explain a few misunderstandings about bare feet. Many parents are also worried about these problems. You will understand after reading it.

Three myths about bare feet

1. Many parents feel abnormal when they feel the soles of their children's feet are cold. In fact, the temperature of the hands and feet of the child will be relatively low because of the incomplete development of peripheral nerves, which is normal. To judge the child's body temperature, touch the lower part of the back of the child's neck. As long as the temperature of the lower part of the back of the neck is suitable, the child's body temperature is normal.

2. Bare feet can lead to flat feet. There is no scientific basis for this claim. There is no evidence that bare feet can lead to flat feet. However, some studies have found that children who wear shoes too early have a higher chance of flat feet.

3. You must wear socks when you sleep. This is because parents feel that the air conditioner needs to be blown all night to sleep at night, and the children are always pushing on the quilt. In fact, it is really unnecessary. The human body will maintain a constant temperature state and will not change due to changes in ambient temperature. Even if the feet are blown overnight, other parts of the body will be quickly maintained at a constant temperature, so it really doesn’t matter if you don’t wear them. big problem.

Therefore, there is only one criterion for whether the baby should wear socks or not, and that is whether the baby is willing to wear it. If the baby wants to wear it, then wear it. If you don't want to wear it, don't force it.