How to Deal with a Sleepwalking Child: Essential Information
Childhood sleepwalking is a parasomnia, or sleep disorder.
At this moment, some parts of the brain are in a normal sleep state, while others, on the contrary, are active.
A sleepwalking child may talk in his sleep, sit up, walk, and even interact with objects.
Sleepwalking should not be considered a symptom of a terrible disease. The most likely causes of its occurrence are stress or poor sleep hygiene.
However, in such a state, the child may accidentally get injured, so it is worth making sure that his room is as safe as possible.
Of course, it is worth taking your son or daughter to the doctor - the specialist will be able to assess whether there are any diseases that can provoke sleepwalking, and will share recommendations regarding the normalization of the child's routine and lifestyle.
Now let's talk about how an adult should behave during an episode of sleepwalking.
The main thing is not to wake the baby. Instead, take him by the hand and gently lead him to bed. Aggression and active resistance from sleepwalkers are rare. Do not talk to the child - although he will be able to reflexively answer simple questions, he will not speak meaningfully.
