Many parents believe that just dressing warmly enough will make children healthy. However, according to medical studies, keeping warm incorrectly is the reason why children are prone to minor illnesses, prolonged coughs, digestive disorders and reduced resistance, especially during the transitional period.
Keeping warm directly affects the respiratory system
The World Health Organization (WHO) points out that young children have incomplete respiratory tracts, which are very sensitive to temperature changes. When children suddenly get cold in the neck, chest or feet, respiratory mucosa is easily damaged, creating conditions for viruses to invade. This is why many children continuously get rhinitis and sore throats even without clear contact with the source of the disease.
The digestive system is easily disrupted if the abdomen is not kept warm.
According to the UK National Health Service (NHS), the abdomen is an area that needs to be kept warm, especially in young children. A cold abdomen can reduce blood flow to the intestinal tract, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea or loss of appetite. The habit of letting children wear revealing clothes and lie in air-conditioned beds at night is a common cause but is often overlooked.
Keeping warm properly helps boost immunity
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said that stable body temperature helps children's immune systems work more effectively. Children who sweat and then get cold are prone to reduced resistance, leading to prolonged illness. Therefore, wearing too many layers that cause children to sweat is also a common mistake.
How to keep warm correctly?
Parents should prioritize keeping important areas such as the neck, chest, abdomen and feet warm; choose clothes that absorb sweat well; adjust the number of layers of clothing according to ambient temperature. Keeping warm properly not only helps children avoid immediate illness but is also a foundation for long-term health protection.
