Toddler calls you in the middle of the night do you go to her?

You should go to her and give her some reassurance. She might have had a nightmare feel scared. Not going to see her will only create anxiety and could cause her to become distressed. :-)

Everybody will tell you different things I am sure. Whatever you decide will not be wrong (unless you humiliate or harm her of course). Personally I would tend to her. I feel that is my job as a mother, reassurance, let her know I am there for her and that all is okay. Tuck her in again and reassure her. You can give her a snuggle buddy. Find out what the problem is. Is there a scary shadow that needs to be eliminated? Does she get a dry throat at night and need her fan off or a glass of water near? Has she seen scary shows? Show you that you love her and care and that you will help her figure out why she needs you to come. Guide her to figure it out on her own so she can almost solve it on her own.

When my kids would do that I'd go in reasure with a hug and check if needed a diaper change with no words and would settle them back down say goodnight and leave.That would let them know that I was around if they needed me but also that it was time to sleep.

At that age they something get scared waking up and being all alone they want to make sure that you are still around and not too far.

Of *COURSE* you should go to her - that's what "mommy mommy" means! :D

The easy way out is to have the child sleep in your room where she can see you, either in her own bed, or in yours. No problem at all then! :D

~Cindy! :)

I think you have to go. Otherwise the child could develop some serious abandonment issues.