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Does Wearing Socks At Night Prevent Cough And Cold?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Jan 2017
Question: Hello Doctor,
my kid is 1.5 year old. when he sleeps in night, he doesnt take any blanket over him. So is it ok for him to sleep with socks.

we have heard that one should not sleep after wearing socks. pls advise.

best regards
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can make him wear socks

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.

Every small child usually throws the blanket at night and as a result there are chances of cough and cold.

For this, you should make him wear warm clothes and socks at night. If child has sweating than you should remove the socks or warm clothes.

If it is very cold then it is advisable to wear socks and it doesn't cause any harm to child.

I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
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Does Wearing Socks At Night Prevent Cough And Cold?

Brief Answer: Yes, you can make him wear socks Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. Every small child usually throws the blanket at night and as a result there are chances of cough and cold. For this, you should make him wear warm clothes and socks at night. If child has sweating than you should remove the socks or warm clothes. If it is very cold then it is advisable to wear socks and it doesn't cause any harm to child. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.