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Parent-child co-sleeping in children with co-morbid conditions and sleep-disordered breathing

Lynda Sidhoum1, Alessandro Amaddeo1,2, Jorge Olmo Arroyo1

  • 1Pediatric noninvasive ventilation and sleep unit, AP-HP, Hôpital Necker Enfants-Malades, Paris, France.

Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
|September 7, 2018
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Parent-child co-sleeping is common in children with medical conditions and sleep-disordered breathing. While often reactive, it impacts parental sleep quality both positively and negatively, requiring individualized discussion.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child Health
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Co-sleeping is frequently observed in children with complex medical needs.
  • Sleep-disordered breathing often co-occurs with other medical conditions in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and factors influencing parent-child co-sleeping in children with co-morbidities and sleep-disordered breathing.
  • To assess the impact of co-sleeping on parental sleep quality.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to parents of children undergoing sleep studies.
  • Data collected focused on co-sleeping habits and parental sleep experiences.

Main Results:

  • Parent-child co-sleeping was reported by 46% of parents, often driven by child's needs or medical reasons.
  • Co-sleeping had mixed effects on parental sleep, with 68% reporting improvement and 40% reporting decreased quality.
  • Co-sleeping was more prevalent in younger children (<2 years).

Conclusions:

  • Parent-child co-sleeping is a common practice among children with co-morbidities and sleep-disordered breathing.
  • The decision to co-sleep should be individualized, considering its varied effects on family sleep.
  • Open communication about co-sleeping is essential for optimizing family sleep quality.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildCo-sleepingSleep qualitySleep-disordered breathing

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