Sometimes it seems we are more focused on our children’s wardrobes than on our own.Brand names, designer clothing, head-to-toe outfits with the cartoon character of the moment.the list goes on.But while our children’s day clothes are our primary concern, are we looking at their sleepwear ?
Research shows that children will be asleep for about 40% of their childhood.According to research, there is also a clear link between children’s sleep and their mental and physical development. Why then, do we dash into the shops and make a rushed purchase or capitulate to our children’s demands for unsuitable bedclothes just because the fabric is printed with comic characters, when there may be better – and even healthier – choices?
While most parents have their children’s best interests at heart, sometimes we need reminding about the important things, like making sure our children wear the right sleepwear. Young skin is very sensitive and often reacts badly to man-made fibres such as polyester and nylon, which prevents skin from breathing and encourages sweating.Some materials are very rough and can make the wearer itchy, sore and uncomfortable.
Sensitive skins need a sensitive touch and 100% pure cotton has been proved to be the best choice. It’s breathable, light, warm in winter and cool in summer.And if you’re looking for ways of ensuring your kids get a good night’s rest, then sleepwear from Midsummernight’s Dream made from pure 100% Indian cotton is the best choice.
Midsummernight’s Dream is an Australian sleepwear retailer, started 10 years ago by Liz Collins, who saw a need for beautiful pure cotton French-inspired nighties and pyjamas for both kids and adults and who says her customers are her best form of research.Our pure cotton sleepwear has been designed on the generous side and French-seamed to maximise comfort which is probably why all my customers tell me they sleep really well when they’re in our nighties and pyjamas.”
She applies the same design and manufacturing philosophy to her children’s range, which includes beautifully hand embroidered winter and summer styles, pyjamas and dresses as well as sleepwear for babies.”The cotton we use is made in India, and is so fine, soft and gentle that it is suitable for everyone – even those with problem skins.An added bonus is that cotton remains soft and comfy even with repeated washing, and it also dries very quickly which, as every mother knows, is essential with kids around,” she said.
With all the developments of modern life, there seems to have been an increase in allergies, and we would do well to go back to some trusted remedies, such as wearing pure cotton sleepwear to bed to get a good night’s rest, to ensure we give ourselves and our families the best shot at a healthy start to the day.
