The Prophet (s.a.v.) used to protect his grandsons with this dua, which parents can recite for their own children:

While prayers provide spiritual peace, child development experts emphasize that "fear" is a normal survival mechanism.

Bebekler İçin Korku Duası – Korkan Çocuklara Etkili Dualar

Combining a warm bath with a short prayer or story creates a predictable transition to sleep, reducing the anxiety of separation.

For general protection, it is highly recommended to recite Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas , which were revealed specifically for protection from harm. Additionally, reciting Ayatul Kursi before bed is believed to provide angelic protection throughout the night.

"Uizukumâ bi-kelimâtillâhi’t-tâmmeti min külli şeytânin ve hâmmetin ve min külli aynin lâmmetin." (I seek refuge for you in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, poisonous pest, and every envious eye) .