Sleep disorders in children

Many children do not sleep as they should and suffer from various sleep disorders while in bed. The thing tends to get much worse at specific times such as the start of school, the arrival of the exams or after the separation of the parents. It is really important that children can sleep and rest the established hours, so parents should take into account a series of tips that help their children sleep in a placid and relaxed way.

SLEEP DISORDERS IN CHILDREN

Sleep disorders in children are very different from that of adults. The lack of sleep in the little ones is much more important than you think since these disorders can have a very negative impact on the cognitive and physical development of the little ones. A child who does not rest the hours he should be is going to be much more irritable and nervous than one who gets enough rest . This will have a negative impact both at an academic and family level.

As if this were not enough, the lack of sleep in the little ones can lead to a series of health problems such as severe headaches and greater anxiety to eat, giving rise to the problem of overweight and obesity.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN CHILDHOOD SLEEP DISORDERS

• • Narcolepsy will cause the child to sleep excessively at all hours of the day, making him feel very tired and with little energy.

• • Sleepwalking is another of the most common and common sleep disorders among the smallest of the house.

• • Night terrors and nightmares are other kinds of sleep disorders children often experience while they sleep.

• • Rhythmic sleep movements consist of repetitive movements that children have during a light phase of sleep. In this disorder, children slightly move areas of the body such as the trunk or neck.

• Somniloquia or talking while they sleep is another of the disorders that children suffer the most while they sleep.

HOW TO GET CHILDREN TO SLEEP WELL

Experts on the subject advise following a series of guidelines or tips when putting children to bed and thus ensuring that they can rest as well as possible:

• • At the time of putting the little one to bed, it is good to follow a series of habits so that he enters the bed well relaxed and has little problems at bedtime. These habits may include going to bed at the same time, doing breathing exercises, or showering before bed.

• • The room should be as comfortable as possible and have adequate lighting that allows you to sleep in a relaxed way.

• • The use of mobile phones or tablets before going to sleep is totally prohibited as they do not help the child to relax.

• • It is a good and fantastic idea to tell stories or stories before going to sleep as it helps the child to relax and it is much easier for him to rest.

• Another great idea is to practice some sport in the afternoon and ensure that the child can rest much better.

As you have seen, routines and habits are really important when it comes to ensuring that the little one does not have any problems when he is sleeping. If despite following these guidelines and advice, the little one continues to have various sleep disorders, it is good that you go to the doctor so that he can observe the child and see the reason why he cannot rest perfectly.