Sleepwalking in children – what parents should know

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

What happens when you sleepwalk?

Sleepwalking (somnambulism) is a state between deep sleep and dreaming: The child moves but is not truly awake. Causes can include:
• immature nervous system
• Stress or lack of sleep
• Fever
• Disposition
👉 It occurs particularly frequently between the ages of 3 and 10.

Where is the danger?

Sleepwalking itself is not dangerous – the accidents in the environment are risky:
• Tripping over toys or carpets
• Falls down stairs
• open window or balcony
👉 Therefore, it's important to secure your surroundings, avoid bunk beds, lock stairs and windows. And most importantly, don't wake your baby, but gently guide him back to bed.

Smart help: MARY by sticklett

This is where MARY comes into play – your smart companion for the night:
• detects typical movements when your child leaves the bed
• sends you an immediate notification to your mobile phone
• measures the temperature (fever can be a trigger)
• detects silent activities and replaces the baby monitor with noise detection
👉 This way you can sleep more relaxed at night and be informed immediately if something really happens.

Conclusion

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