Nighttime fears in a 15-month-old?
⚡ Short answer: Nighttime fears are quite common at 15 months.
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Nighttime fears in a 15-month-old?
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Nighttime fears are quite common at 15 months. At this age, babies are at one of the peaks of separation anxiety, and their imagination is developing — so shadows they see in the dark might be perceived as "something."
The key is: don't dismiss the fear, but don't exaggerate it either. When frightened, go to them, speak calmly: "You're here, you're in your room, everything is okay" and stay for a few minutes. Let them calm down in their own room rather than immediately moving them to your bed. Using a night light, adding a "good night check" to the bedtime routine (checking that everything in the room is fine), usually helps.
If these episodes last longer than 2 weeks, happen every night with intense crying, or if the baby shows significant daytime restlessness, consult your pediatrician — sometimes teething or ear infection can present as nighttime fears.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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