Do babies have nightmares? My daughter has been waking up crying violently for the past few days. She used to wake up just whimpering.

Yes babies will have dreams too. My 2 years old son will talk in his dreams. However, if your daugther waking up crying and not consolable, it could be night terror. Try to understand the causes behind and eliminate the triggers accordingly. Night terrors have been noted in kids who are: -overtired or ill, stressed, or fatigued -taking a new medication -sleeping in a new environment or away from home There's no treatment for night terrors, but you can help prevent them. Try to: -reduce your child's stress -establish and stick to a bedtime routine that's simple and relaxing -make sure your child gets enough rest -prevent your child from becoming overtired by staying up too late http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813052/13-tips-for-handling-night-terrors-in-kids http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/sleep/terrors.html#