Qué es normal
- •Night terrors can look scary, but the child is often not fully awake.
- •They usually happen in the first part of the night and the child may not remember.
- •Trying to wake a child during a night terror often makes it longer.
- •They can increase with overtiredness, stress, fever, or irregular schedules.
Pasos de la rutina
- 1Conecta
Acércate, respira y di una frase tranquila que marque que es hora de dormir.
- 2Define el plan
Da un límite simple y una opción que puedas repetir.
- 3Cierra el ciclo
Usa una señal calmante y la misma frase de cierre cada noche.
Qué evitar
- •Trying to wake them fully or asking lots of questions mid‑episode.
- •Bright lights and loud stimulation.
- •Punishment or shame—this is not intentional behavior.
Qué ayuda esta noche
- •Mantén your child safe: gently block walking or bumping hazards.
- •Speak softly and keep lights low; don’t try to reason.
- •Wait it out—most pass within minutes.
- •The next day, don’t make a big deal; keep la hora de dormir calm.
- •Prioritize regular sleep and earlier la hora de dormirs if overtired.
- •If frequent, discuss with your pediatrician for reassurance and guidance.
Cuándo buscar ayuda
- •Si pasa casi todas las noches por semanas y la familia está agotada.
- •Si hay riesgos de seguridad (salir de casa, trepar, peligro de caídas).
- •Si sospechas dolor, problemas respiratorios o te preocupa su salud, consulta con su pediatra.