Nightmare times| why my baby has nightmares, the time of nightmares

Nightmares may begin when a child is around four years old. From simple nightmares to midnight horrors, these nightmares linger like parasites in your baby's sleep... However, why does your child have nightmares? And how do you manage these worries that affect the quality of their nighttime sleep?

The time period of nightmares

Nightmares usually occur in two time periods. One is two hours before your baby falls asleep, during which time the nightmare is more real and may wake the child up from the dream and dare not fall asleep again; the other is three hours before waking up, and the baby may dream of unpleasant things that happen during the day.

Why does my child have nightmares?

A variety of reasons can cause your baby to have nightmares. Young children in this period have just begun to develop self-awareness and vivid fantasies. Therefore, the dispute between the kindergarten and the child, as well as the teacher's rules and conditions, can make the baby have nightmares at night.

Similarly, nightmares can be linked to a child's familiar environment. The newborn little brother or sister in the family, the dispute between the parents, etc. can interfere with the child's mood and trigger nightmares. If you think your baby is suffering from such a situation, the first thing to do is talk to him and try to soothe your baby. For example, if you have a newborn baby, remember to remind your older child that your brother or sister will not take his place under any circumstances, and you have enough love to share with both of them!

How can I help my child get rid of nightmares?

After a child has a nightmare, the first thing parents do is to stay with the child, let his emotions be relieved, and talk to them, telling them that they are just dreaming, not reality. If your child says there's a monster under the bed, you'll get on all fours and take himself to see if there's any there. Also take the time to listen to your child talk about his nightmares, which is a great way for him to show his feelings.

Then, you can take the time to soothe your baby so he can fall back asleep. To give your baby a sense of security after a nightmare, you can also light a night light for him.

If your child has repeated nightmares for weeks, it is best to take your baby to the hospital in time to make sure that the problem is not caused by the troubles he has encountered in the real world.

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