Do you have any good idea to stop your child to kick the quilt while sleeping?

@Madona1 (2096)
Gibraltar
February 5, 2008 10:32am CST
My nearly 10 years old daughter got the cold again!!! I try to figure out what cause it as she just recovered from the previous cold 3 weeks ago. Frankly, I am quite worried her health and try to make her feel as much comfortable as possible. Meanwhile, I notice she likes to kick the quilt in the middle of the night that I cannot always be there to look after her. Do you have any good idea to stop your child to kick the quilt while sleeping? Many thanks in advance for sharing your view.
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@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
5 Feb 08
yes it is quite tough to prevent the child from kicking the quilt as giftsandbagscom said earlier on. it's like almost natural if you're feeling hot you could say. all i can tell you is ensure she wears long sleeved clothes and pants when she sleeps. of course, pyjamas. my son also does that. but i noticed with my son that if the quilt is lighter, he's not that prone to kicking it off. i mean he still does it but not that often. i always wake up often in the middle of the night to go to the toilet so i always had to cover him with the quilt or blanket again. but recently i bought this bedsheet with the quilt together. it was big but really light. and it did keep you warm too. i noticed a few days later that he didn't kick it away that often though he still does it. not sure if it plays a part though. just thought of sharing it with you.
@Madona1 (2096)
• Gibraltar
5 Feb 08
Hello there, the light quilt may do the trick. It sounds it is a good idea and I am going to give it a try. Thanks for your response.
@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
6 Feb 08
i'm glad to be of help. i just noticed the difference it made with the weight of the quilts so i thought of mentioning it to you. and yes, usually colds are not much of a concern but still, do try and ensure that they're warm as they can be worse if not looked after properly. i hope that it works for you. good luck.
@Madona1 (2096)
• Gibraltar
6 Feb 08
Hello there, many thanks in advance. This is one of the reasons why I am still active in Mylot as I always can a good idea or help from Mylotters when I raise a post. Hehehe...
• United States
5 Feb 08
I have five kiddos, and two of them also kick off the covers every night. First, remember, it is winter, and colds happen. Especially when the kids are in school. Catch a cold, then get better, catch another cold from someone at school, get better. It is a never ending cycle of childhood. That being said, what I do for my kids is they go to bed every night wearing pajama pants and a long sleeve pajama shirt, preferably flannel. They also wear socks to bed. This way, if they do kick off the covers (and they will, no matter how tight you tuck the covers...) they will still be fairly warm. How cold is her room at night? Because if she is wearing pajamas, and kicks off the covers, the room would have to get pretty cold for her to get sick from it. Odds are, she is catching colds from people at school, or her friends that she plays with. Be happy it is just a cold. My kids all got the flu about a month ago, everyone finally got well (after two weeks), then 2 days ago, wham, one of the kids has the flu again. Hang in there. :O)
@Madona1 (2096)
• Gibraltar
5 Feb 08
Hello there, from what you’re saying, catching a cold is not really a big issue for a child. Your reply really lessens my worries and relieves my stress. My daughter does wear long sleeve PJs, but sometimes her hands are cold when she gets up in the morning, which I know she kicked the quilt again…:-(
• United States
5 Feb 08
Catching a cold will not hurt a child in the long run, and stressing out too much about colds will not make it any easier. Colds are a natural part of a child's life, and there have been studies done that show that if a child is exposed to a few colds now and again, it actually helps build up their immune system. So relax a bit, help her feel comfortable when she does get a cold, and remember, this too shall pass. :O)
@Madona1 (2096)
• Gibraltar
6 Feb 08
Very well said, thanks for your positive support...
@Gemmygirl1 (2867)
• Australia
6 Feb 08
Ok for a start, children don't get colds/flu's from being cold, they get them from airborn germs - so if she's at school or you go shopping etc, then she's caught the cold from someone else who is already sick! I have a few thoughts about how to keep her warm at night but i dunno how you feel about them :) 1) Try tucking her in really tight at night when she is asleep - then she wont be able to wriggle as much & the blankets aren't as likely to come off. 2) You could try a sleeping bag - that she'll be inside it & wont be able to kick them off - just put her in it at night & blankets on to! 3) Maybe you could try using an electric blanket - they will keep the bed warm even without blankets on but it depends on how you feel about using them! Good luck & i hope that's of some help to you!
@Madona1 (2096)
• Gibraltar
6 Feb 08
Hello there, many thank for making an effort on providing the alternative ideas - they are brilliant! I think the idea 2 is more suitable and handier for us. We have one sleeping bag already; I will make sure my daughter give it a try tonight! Thank you!
@Sillychick (3275)
• United States
5 Feb 08
My guess is that she is not catching a cold from kicking off her blankets at night. Keeping the room at a comfortable temperature and dressing her in warm pajamas will keep her warm enough. To prevent colds, make sure she washes her hands thoroughly and often, and doesn't put her hands in her mouth or eyes. Make sure she eats a balanced diet or takes a vitamin supplement. Disinfect surfaces such as doorknobs, telephone and TV remote often. You can't prevent all colds, but doing these things will cut down on them.
@Madona1 (2096)
• Gibraltar
5 Feb 08
Hi, thanks for sharing your view and reminding me some important factors that may 'pass' cold I have ignored. It is wise to clean hands after touching the public areas.
• United States
14 Feb 08
Colds are caused by virus, not from being cold. Handwashing is the best protection against a cold. Covering your mouth when you cough helps too. Have your daughter carry around the antibacterial gel with her so she can use it after coming in to contact with public items such as phones, doorknobs, etc. Don't worry about her quilt being kicked off causing the cold...it didn't.
@Madona1 (2096)
• Gibraltar
14 Feb 08
Hello there, many thanks for your reply. Your medical advice and knowledge sounds quite convincing. I will start reminding my daughter to wash her hands first.