Sleepwalking in Children. What Parents Should Know.

Suddenly your child is in the garden in the middle of the night. Up to 30% of all children are temporarily affected, and in most cases, it disappears on its own by puberty.

What happens during sleepwalking?

Sleepwalking (somnambulism) is a state between deep sleep and the dream phase: the child moves but is not truly awake. It occurs particularly often between the ages of 3 and 10.

Causes can include:

• immature nervous system
• stress or lack of sleep
• fever
• predisposition
• moon phases

Important: Do not wake your sleepwalking child, but gently guide them back to bed.

What is the danger?

Sleepwalking itself is not dangerous. The risks lie in the accidents that can happen:

• tripping over toys or carpets
• falling down stairs
• falling from an open window or balcony
• leaving the living area

Therefore: Secure the surroundings and be vigilant.

Conclusion: Sleepwalking is usually harmless, but safety counts. With some preparation at home and the child-friendly support of MARY by sticklett you can calmly accompany your child through the various developmental stages during immune maturation.