Although little research has been done on the subject, some sleep experts believe not only toddlers – but infants – are affected by night terrors.       Often simply trying to awaken and comfort their daughter when the night terrors begin works. The biggest thing is to remain totally calm. This medical advice takes a common sense route, encouraging … [Read more...] about Toddler Terrors, Infant Anxiety?

Night terrors happen most often when children sleep deeply. Fathers, who have ever carried a limp child from the car to their bed without waking, understand what it means to have a child in deep sleep. The normal sounds that would arouse a sleeping adult – a slamming car door, rattling house keys, stumbling over hidden toys – don’t awaken these … [Read more...] about Deep Sleep – Some Symptoms of Terror

Night terrors strike more than one-third of children in the United States, according to the Washington, D.C.-based National Sleep Foundation. The disorder is particularly common in boys and usually occurs between the ages of 3 and 7, says Dr. John Tedeschi, chairman of Virtua Health West Jersey’s pediatric department.   For most children – and worried parents – the … [Read more...] about Scared in sleep – a short background

 You want to keep your baby safe when she sleeps. Most babies are healthy and have no problems when sleeping. But sometimes babies die in their sleep. This is called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or crib death. Doctors have not found out what causes SIDS. Research shows that babies who sleep on their backs are less likely to die from SIDS. If your baby has a health … [Read more...] about Your Baby Should Sleep on Her Back