At 5 Little Monkeys, we're on a mission to change the way kids everywhere sleep, and in the process, to show families the power and lasting benefits that truly healthy, restful sleep can bring. Our purpose-built children's mattress is truly designed to help kids achieve that restful sleep, but as parents ourselves, we know that your child's mattress isn't the only important factor in the quality of their sleep. Sometimes, sleep problems can even present a potential risk to health or safety – as is the case with sleepwalking.
Tips for Parents with a Sleepwalking Child
Have you woken in the night to find your little one roaming about the house, still submerged in the depths of sleep? Chances are, your child is a sleepwalker, and they're not alone. Sleepwalking is relatively common in children, with roughly 15% of kids experiencing an episode at one time or another. Sleepwalking usually stops by adolescence and is generally nothing to worry about, but it can create a safety risk.
Kids who sleepwalk always have the danger of tripping on a toy, falling down a set of stairs, or even making their way outside the house, all of which could lead to injury. The best way to keep kids who sleepwalk safe is by minimizing the potential risks when they sleepwalk, which means that standard childproofing approaches are the best bet. Clean up toys, lock doors to the outside, and put gates at the top of stairs, and remember never to let a sleepwalker sleep on the top bunk. If you do find your little one sleepwalking, don't try to wake them, as this can be mildly traumatic and lead to a crying episode. Instead, simply lead your child back to bed, tuck them in, and leave them be.
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Child sleepwalking is usually harmless, but if your child experiences several sessions of sleepwalking per week, it may be a sign of an underlying condition and warrants a call to your pediatrician. Also remember that lack of sleep can contribute to sleepwalking, so make sure your child is getting a sufficient amount of high-quality, restful sleep. Of course, the quality of your child's mattress can have a significant impact on the quality of their sleep, and if you're interested in seeing the difference that a premium kid's mattress can make, we'd love to help. Take our 100-Night Rest Test and try one of the best kids mattress options on the market, risk-free. If you don't love it after 100 nights, you'll get your money back – but after you see the difference that healthy sleep can make for a kid, you'll never want to go back.