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Prevention
Children are more likely to sleepwalk or experience sleep terrors when they are overtired or anxious. Providing an early bedtime with relaxing activities before bedtime may help to prevent sleep disturbances.
Avoid sleepwalking injuries by making the bedroom and house as safe as possible. Consider the following precautions:
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Don't let the child sleep in a bunk bed.
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Make sure there are no sharp or breakable objects near the bed.
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Install gates on stairways.
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