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Is it bad to wake a baby having night terrors?
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Yes: True night terrors will self limit in minutes (up to 15) & the kid will never remember the event.They will be frightened if a scared looking parent wakens them for no apparent reason. Nightmares tend to occur early in the morning & the kid will awaken as soon as the sense a light touch on their skin. If it takes more than that, let them be.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Depends: You may want to talk to your pediatrician, because i need more information. Is it really night terrors or nightmares or pain or something else? How old is your baby? Night terrors usually occur 2 or 3 hours after going to sleep in young children. They are typically in a deep stage of sleep, so it is hard to get them to wake up. Also, they usually don't remember the episode the next A.M.
Answered 12/20/2012
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