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Concerned! frequent nightmares. Advice please!



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MadameX




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Nov 26 2014, 10:44 pm
My 2YO DC has been waking up 1 to 2 times nightly. DC will cry for 2 minutes or so and then go back to sleep after either me or DH soothe DC.
My question is, is it normal for a child at this age to have such frequent nightmares?
I have read that changes in a child's life may result in nightmares. There has been a few changes, but the nightmares were going on long before.

Any tips or advice?

TIA!


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Rutabaga




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Nov 26 2014, 11:00 pm
It could be night terrors rather than nightmares.
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MadameX




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Nov 26 2014, 11:11 pm
Night terrors? I always thought those were much more severe. Such as screaming, hyperventilating, etc. My DC is just crying for two minutes.
Are you assuming it is night terrors due to the frequently?

If it is indeed night terrors, that makes me all the more concerned Sad
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IMHopinion




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Nov 26 2014, 11:16 pm
I believe it's normal for a 2 year old to cry once or twice a night. As long as he/she doesn't scream for hours. You should be able to tell if something is wrong.
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seeker




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Nov 27 2014, 12:03 am
Sounds reasonably normal. If she's resettling after 2 min, I wouldn't worry.
Night terrors are usually seen in older kids and they are not aware/soothable at the time, iirc.
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ohnuts!




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Nov 27 2014, 12:09 am
Your dc might have pinworms. Sometimes they cry out at night because of the discomfort- itchiness.
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MadameX




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Nov 27 2014, 12:35 am
Thanks everyone for the input.

Has any mom ever had their DC go through this? Nightly crying spells that last a few short minutes? Have you found anything to be helpful?
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