2007-11-04 13:58:18 · 21 answers · asked by Angela S 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My son has this. They are called night terrors. They are in fact, still dreaming. It is something they will eventually outgrow, but the best advice i can offer is make going to bed a very routine, calming ordeal. I give him a warm bath first, put lotion on and brush his hair. Then I read him a story, and if necessary sing him his favorite lullaby. He also has a stuffed Elmo plush that he sleeps with for security.
Good Luck!
2007-11-04 14:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's called night terrors and they are common amoung toddlers. The things is that it is just a natural way of dealing with the stress of taking in new sights and ideas. The child actually isn't affected in an adverse way like the parents are. I know it is very scary to be awaken thinking something is terribly wrong. The truth is that it is a phase. Try some relaxation techniques before bed. Extra cuddle time, some warm milk, soft music, nite light (if there isn't one already). When your child wakes up screaming just speak soft and calm and take them back to bed. Look up some more info to be prepared about night terrors.
2007-11-04 14:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be that she is having nightmares, but to be on the safe side , you should take her to someone that specializes in sleep disorders like a sleep clinic, with her waking up 3 to 5 times a night screaming she isn't getting enough sleep and she might not be able to function very well during the day. I don't think the best solution is to let her cry it out, obviously something is bothering her. Good luck with your little girl.
2007-11-04 14:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by LILAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely your child is having a night terror. My son had these also, and they usually grow out of them.
My son started having night terrors at 9 months old. If your child is crying and their face is moving with the crying... but they're bodies seem pretty limp and just like they were sleeping, it's most likely a night terror. If this is what it is, here's what you need to know.
When your child has a night terror, it will sound horrible and sad and make you upset, but DO NOT try to wake your child. Studies show this is more likely to aggravate your child and make the terror last longer. Stand by to make sure your child doesn't hurt themself somehow. My son never did anything but cry and roll a bit. Also, your child will not remember a single thing the next morning. Mine never did remember anything. He had night terrors from 9 months until he was 3. Now he's a sleep walker! LOL... Once in a while anyway.
Contact your child's doctor for more information and to ease your mind. Best of luck to you. Be strong...!
2007-11-04 14:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by Amy G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is also 2 and has done this. Her pediatrician says that it night terrors. She is still asleep. The pediatrician told me to monitor the time it is when she wakes up doing this. Then the next night set my alarm clock for about 10 minutes before the time and go in and just disturb her from her sleep. Pick her up, talk to her, or roll her over. I thought that it wouldnt work, but it actually does. It is now just an every now and then occurence.
2007-11-04 15:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by Deidre C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be nightmares or night terrors. According to psychologist, the worst thing you can do is try to wake the child. Let them calm down and most of the time they will go back to sleep on their own. This is a normal process in the cognitive development of children.
2007-11-04 14:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by rickbrokaw 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it could be night terror but here is my solution. Make sure your baby is getting the proper amount of sleep. Make sure she takes her nap everyday at same time and has a bedtime same every night. A lack of sleep can cause this. If the sleep thing is not an issue then it might just be something she will outgrow. Let us know.
2007-11-04 14:23:53 · answer #7 · answered by schell_75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like "night terrors". The best thing to do is speak to her in a calm and soothing voice, do not become upset, use a warm washcloth to stroke her face with, hold her gently until she goes back to sleep.
If this has been going on for any length of time, you should seek counseling.
2007-11-04 14:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did the same thing!
From personal experience, at twenty-seven I still remember the nightmares I had. I also had a nasty case of sleepwalking.
My mother, in an effort to cope, started touch therapy and meditation before bedtime. It helped a great deal.
2007-11-04 14:01:41 · answer #9 · answered by Super Jules 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3yo did this and what I did was assure her that I was there with her and that she will be okay and we say a prayer we use a night light and I lay her back down that seems to work ooh and I don't let her watch anything that has anything that I think will cause her to have bad dreams at night it seems to be working... Good luck
2007-11-04 14:02:25 · answer #10 · answered by Tricia C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋