Anyone else have poblems with night terrors? Any suggestions?

Claire - posted on 03/03/2010 ( 6 moms have responded )

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My 33 month old has night terrors every few weeks. Any one have suggestions about how to ward them off? Thanks.

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Kristal - posted on 03/18/2010

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im having them same problem too i find it happens more when Kaitlin has had a big day with a lot of excitement thought maybe just an over active mind.

Donna - posted on 03/17/2010

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my eldest son had night terrors when he was about 3-4 yrs old. they came on from nowhere and for no apparent reason, and they stopped just as suddenly. all you can really do is to comfort them and work it through. it is a scary time for parents as your child is seeing things that you cant as they are still asleep, but staying calm and talking quietly and re assuringly does help to calm them off to sleep again. it certainly doesnt have a medical solution and is just a phase. could be tied into subtle life changes ie starting nursery, potty training etc and could be helped by a relaxing lavender bath then straight to bed with a story and a cuddle. it does seem intense when you are in the midddle of it but it usually doesnt last long so bear with it.

Tiffany - posted on 03/13/2010

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my daughter is going to be three in june and has the same problem ive tries so much and nothing seems to work i wonder if its just the age since everyone seems to have children around this age maybe try asking the doctor thats what im gonna do when my daughter sees her doctor at the end of this week

Jenny - posted on 03/12/2010

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My older son has them, and they seem to have started at this age. The only things that I know that help are TRYING for him not to be too tired, and drinking lots of fluids during the day... Good luck! : ) Jenny

Kirsten - posted on 03/10/2010

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Unfortunately the same problem here. And I don't know what to do!! We have had problems with here not sleeping untill she was 2 years old, than it was ok for a while, and now it's starting all over again :-(

Rebecca - posted on 03/08/2010

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My daughter has just started having them too, we dont know what to do. Most nights I have to lie with her until she is asleep