Children’s sleep and especially babies’ sleep is an extremely sensitive and important topic for any mother. For both baby development and family wellbeing, sleep becomes one of the main concerns once we become parents, as well as a catalyst for how each day unfolds.

As a mother, there are many things that you try to ensure quality and deep sleep for your baby: silence vs. white noise, crib positioning, room lighting, co-sleeping or own room, sleep courses and sleep consultancy.

Each mom and parent finds their own recipe for deep sleep, often not considering what the baby is wearing and what sheets they sleep in.

Linen as a textile is most often used in clothes and, due to its hardness, is often avoided for children.

However, pre-washed linen, which provides both a soft sensation for the skin and a thermoregulating effect, is a huge benefit for baby’s sleep.

According to studies, heat and exposure to temperatures above 22 degrees have a negative impact on REM (deep sleep), while lower temperatures (17-22) do not, because the heart rate doesn’t trigger a thermoregulatory response in the body.

Linen helps the baby’s body maintain a constant temperature and absorb sweat, which is taken up by the fabric and released into the air, slightly increasing humidity. The thermoregulatory cycle is sustained and sleep becomes more peaceful.

Studies conducted on wool, cotton and polyester show natural fibers come out as the winner. Especially linen, with its thermoregulating capacity – maintaining constant temperature in the crib.

When we add the fact that linen is naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic, it certainly becomes an interesting alternative in the baby’s sleep equation and undoubtedly one worth testing for each mother’s individual recipe.