Sleepwalking in children – what parents should know

Suddenly your child is standing in their room in the middle of the night – sleepwalking sounds frightening, but is usually harmless. Up to 30% of all children are affected at some point, and in most cases, it disappears on its own by puberty. The most important thing is to keep a safe eye on your child at night.

What happens during sleepwalking?

Sleepwalking (somnambulism) is a state between deep sleep and the REM (dream) phase: The child moves but is not truly awake. Possible causes include:
• immature nervous system
• Stress or lack of sleep
• Fever
• Predisposition
👉 It occurs particularly frequently between the ages of 3 and 10.

Where does the danger lie?

Sleepwalking itself is not dangerous – the accidents in the surrounding area are risky:
• Tripping over toys or carpets
• Falls on stairs
• open window or balcony
👉 Therefore: secure the area, avoid bunk beds, and lock stairs and windows. And very importantly: do not wake them, but gently guide them back to bed.

Smart help: MARY by sticklett

This is where MARY comes in – your smart companion for the night:
• recognizes typical movements when your child gets out of bed
• sends you an instant notification to your mobile phone
• Measures the temperature (fever can be a trigger)
• Detects silent activities and replaces the baby monitor with sound detection
👉 This way you can sleep more peacefully at night and are immediately informed if something really happens.

Conclusion

Sleepwalking is usually harmless, but safety matters. With a little preparation at home and smart support from MARY by sticklett, you can safely guide your child through the night.
👉 [Learn more here about how MARY supports you in everyday life]