Will an iron supplement help my restless sleeper? Many parents describe their children as “restless sleepers” or that their child is “difficult to settle down.” These same children may be overly active during the day or have behavioral outbursts. Others may be sleepier than usual. Children [...]
Why is my baby very restless when he sleeps? All children have natural brief awakenings in the night as they journey through sleep. If you are watching your baby sleep, you may notice him change position – if he is old enough he may sit up, rub his eyes, and then settle down again. This happens [...]
My child has autism. What can I expect about her sleep? Children with autism and autism spectrum disorders often experience sleep difficulties. These can include difficulties falling asleep, maintaining sleep and experiencing short sleep duration. As with other disorders, the reasons for the [...]
What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an uncomfortable feeling in the legs, usually in the evening or night, that is relieved by movement. RLS can make it hard for a child to fall asleep at bedtime or to fall back to sleep during the night. Formally, RLS is defined [...]
My baby shakes and has jerky movements as she falls asleep and while she is sleeping. What should I do? Usually this is nothing to worry about – jerky movements while falling asleep and during sleep in infants is common! This can happen in her entire body, trunk, or limbs. Only rarely does this [...]
He has ADHD. What can I expect about his sleep? Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may experience sleep problems such as frequent movements during sleep or daytime sleepiness. On the other hand, behaviors associated with ADHD, such as inattention or difficulty focusing, [...]
Is it OK that he moves around a lot in his sleep? Movement during sleep is quite normal for infants. In fact, infants have very active sleep. You might see an infant cooing, moaning, or smiling just as you might hear a toddler mumbling in his sleep. If you think that the movement is excessive, [...]