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2 1/2 yr old boy has issues sleeping . wakes me up 2x a week screaming though it seems he is still sleeping; has reg bed routine. whats the deal?
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Nightmares: Your toddler is exhibiting classic nightmares. Night terrors involve acting with the dream. There's nothing to do except making sure that he does not hurt himself or be hurt by items in his room. These happenings will wane in due time as he gets closer to 5.
Answered 12/8/2016
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Sleep deficit: By definition, a kid will not awake easily during a night terror and will not remember having one. If you grab, hold, shake etc. You will likely scare them if they wake. Most NT are brief, lasting 5+/- min & the kid settles, awakes later refreshed with no recollection of the event. If a light touch does not waken the kid, it is not a nightmare.As little as 30 min more sleep/night can end these.
Answered 10/26/2015
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