When children are in dreamland, their brain stores memories from the day so they can be able to recall them. This is a key in the learning process. Healthy sleeping boosts the brain. If they get their proper shut-eye, they can perform better. There are various types of Pediatric sleep disorders. This article talks about the management of pediatric sleep disorders.
The requirement of sleep can vary based on the age group i.e. infants, children and adolescents. Toddlers need 11-14 hours of total sleep in a day while three to five year old babies need a little less sleep of about 11-13 hours. Children in the age group of 6-13 need 9-11 hours of sleep per day while teens require 8-10 hours of sleep on the daily basis. These are the requirements of sleep in pediatrics but how much and what quality sleep they actually get is a different story. It is common to observe sleep disorders in the…
