"Don't panic for nightly screaming cramps"
A sight that leaves parents at a loss: the child is in bed and seems to be afraid. It stares at them. Sweat bathed, trembling and completely absent, her offspring doesn't even seem to recognize her. Any attempt to calm him down fails. The night fright - also called Pfer nocturnus - strikes. And he disappears as quickly as he came. But what exactly is this phenomenon?
The night scare - more harmless than it appears
First of all: be calmed down! The event is far from as bad as it may work at first. Because from a purely medical point of view, the parm nocturnus is not dangerous. The little ones are neither physically nor mentally damaged. The child is the real danger for himself, in which it accidentally strikes or bumps into the edge of the bed. You can provide for such a night and, for example, one cozy blanketIn addition, put in the bed.
Who is affected?
To this day, it has not been scientifically not clear what triggers these nightly horrors. The fact is that children between the second and sixth year of life are particularly affected, but the night scare can also occur with a baby. Such an attack has not yet occurred before the ninth month of life. This often occurs in children in the first half of the sleep. In a time before dreaming, i.e. before the so-called REM sleep phase.
Children of 2 - 6 in particular are affected by Nachtschreck and nightmares
It is proven that boys are more often affected by this sleep disorder than girls. If this occurs once, then it is usually quickly forgotten. However, if you determine that your child or baby suffers from it again and again, a short visit to the pediatrician is recommended. In any case, this can clarify whether there are serious sleep disorders and whether there is a medical cause. Because the night scare is not regarded as a real sleep disorder in this sense.
How can parents react best to the night scare in children?
Even if it is against natural instinct and may be difficult for them: don't hug your baby or toddler. Don't try to hold on. Since the offspring is between wax and sleep, it cannot react to external influences.
They have little handling, but they definitely ensure that their offspring do not accidentally injure themselves.
Such a attack can last for different lengths. As suddenly as the pepper strikes nocturnus, the spook is suddenly over. However, the experience may be shocking for parents, because this way you have never experienced your baby or child.
What is the difference between a nightmare and the night scare in children?
Basically there are two essential features that clearly show them what they are dealing with.
The nightmare is consciously perceived by the child
A child, for example, completely wakes up a child. It is wide awake and can usually remember details from this dream. You can hug your darling and give him comfort. Bad dreams mostly follow the youngest over a certain time. It is not uncommon for the little ones to be afraid of falling asleep. For fear of having an evil dream again. In this case you can attach a homemade dream catcher. The Indian saga, the evil thoughts and ghosts get caught on the net and only the good penetrates. Whether this is true is to be opened - but at least dream catchers donate a cozy atmosphere that helps to fall asleep. These accessories are very decorative and can be easily Handicrafts How Handicrafts be created.
The child is not perceived unconsciously / at all by the child
The situation is different with the night. Since the children simply do not experience this consciously, they no longer remember it.
Are there any methods to prevent this phenomenon?
Unfortunately, the night screwdriver cannot be prevented or even completely prevented. This is also due to the fact that the Pavian Nocturnus is not a sleep disorder in the medical sense. Nevertheless, there are a few methods for you as parents to reduce the chances that such an incident is happening. If it turns out that your little angel is affected, then you ensure a soft and cozy sleeping environment. As soon as the offspring is no longer a baby, you are welcome to put a few more cozy blankets in the bed. Additional pillows also ensure more comfort. In addition, it is important that there are no toys or other objects on the floor. Sometimes the little ones even get up. Similar to sleepwalking. For this reason, absolutely secure windows and stairs.
Avoid lack of sleep, unrest and stress
In search of possible triggers, parents keep coming to the lack of sleep as the cause. Babies and toddlers still spend a lot of time to sleep. Only when you get older, the necessary calm is limited to the night and a short nap over lunch. If your offspring does not sleep sufficiently, this can at least promote the likelihood of a night fright. It is therefore essential to introduce a calm and constant rhythm in the evening. Routine creates trust and security. Babies and toddlers in particular need that. Avoid as stress and hectic in the late afternoon hours and early evening hours.
Before going to bed, calm sounds, reading aloud and insulated light are important. Your little sunshine comes to rest and can relax. For example, try the harmonious sounds of a baby music box when your sweetheart is brought to bed. Not all the little ones sleep the same at the same age. Nevertheless, nights with less than 9 or 10 hours of sleep are too little. If you have to get up early due to work and your little sunshine goes to kindergarten, then you will put it in the evening in time - in this way you can significantly reduce the risk of night screwdriver.
