How to make a 2 year old stop screaming/cryin...

A few nights ago, my 2 year old son woke about midnight and screamed and cryed until 3 AM, when he finally became too hoarse. My husband finally sent me to bed but stayed up with him until 5:30 AM watching movies. He has not done it since and I hope he never does again (very stressful) because I cried the whole time with him, which is why I was sent to bed.

What would make him sream/cry like this?

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My children do the same thing sometimes. Yes I said children I have 4. And when they are all doing it together it can get bad. Its hard to say how to handle it because I am so tired its hard to remember. If its night terrors your child might not even be awake and know whats going on, and then you would need to wake him/her up. Does you child snore alot, maybe he/she is having breathing problems, it could be verly scarey to a child to wake up because they couldnt breath, in which case you might want to have him checked for sleep apnea. Although if it hasnt happened since its possible that maybe his body had enough rest and he didnt want to be alone. Either way its not a fun thing.

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night terror maybe??? It would be hard to say if he can't talk enough to tell you. If it happens again I would take him to his pediatrician.

A bad dream? At this age it is hard to tell. I would just try comforting him. Lay in bed with him untill he goes back to sleep. Let him know you are there for him. Reassure him there are no monsters, bad guys, and that you will take very good care of him.

Poor little guy! Best wishes.....

Maybe he was in pain? Possible ear infection? Best to rule out that and go to the doctor.

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