II. Epidemiology: Incidence of night awakenings
- Newborns: 100%
- Age 6 months: 20-30%
- Ages 4 to 24 months: 10-15%
III. Types: Night Awakening in Children
IV. Management: General Measures for Night Awakenings
- Move the crib out of parent's bedroom
- Limit daytime naps to no more than twice daily
- Limit naps to no more than two hours each
- Change diapers at night only if soiled (not just wet)
- Use as little light as possible when changing diaper