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Bedtime problems and night wakings in young children: an update of the evidence

Sarah Morsbach Honaker1, Lisa J Meltzer2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
|June 9, 2014
PubMed

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Pediatric sleep issues like bedtime problems and night wakings are common and impact families. Effective management involves proper sleep scheduling and consistent bedtime routines.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Infant and young child sleep disturbances are common, persistent issues.
  • These problems negatively affect children and their families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review assessment and treatment strategies for pediatric sleep problems.
  • To highlight the importance of sleep scheduling and routines.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pediatric sleep disorders.
  • Discussion of assessment tools: clinical interview, sleep diaries, actigraphy, subjective measures.
  • Evaluation of current and novel treatment approaches.

Main Results:

  • Various assessment methods exist for identifying sleep issues.
  • Multiple treatment options are available, with some novel strategies recently studied.
  • Sleep scheduling and bedtime routines are crucial for effective treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric sleep problems require comprehensive assessment and tailored interventions.
  • Establishing appropriate sleep schedules and consistent bedtime routines is fundamental for successful management.

Keywords:
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