Do babies have nightmares? The truth is… we can’t know for sure. But here’s what we do know: Before around 2 years old, babies don’t have the active imagination needed to dream up something scary, so they’re unlikely to have nightmares the way older children do. If your under two is crying out or restless at night, it’s more likely due to: 💤 Overtiredness disrupting their sleep cycles 💤 Something they ate affecting their sleep 💤 Or just a natural sleep transition While it might look like a ni