Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder in which the child, partially asleep, can sit in bed, get up, walk around the house, open and close doors, etc., but then remember nothing. Fortunately, the child sleepwalking It is not related to any psychological or emotional problem and usually disappears before adolescence.
The reason for this sleep disorder can be caused by febrile conditions, by a change in regular sleep patterns and even say they can be genetic.
Generally during this episode, the child has his eyes open, it seems that he is awake, but do not be alarmed or try to wake him, as it could scare you. The best thing, if your child is a sleepwalker, is to try to guide him back to his bed, as he can follow verbal instructions. Some episodes are quiet, but others can be agitated, you have to try to soften it and direct it towards the bed. Mainly you must protect the child from accidents, remove any furniture or object that can be hurt, in addition, as they usually repeat actions that they do automatically during the day, such as opening windows or doors, it is necessary to secure them differently from what The child is used to using during the day, with latches or keys, and if you have stairs, it would be necessary to put a door that prevents its passage, as it could fall.
It is also recommended that the child recover his sleep habits and sleep the appropriate hours. And if the problem persists, you should consult with the specialist.
