Why is she having more sleep terrors and sleep-walking during the coronavirus pandmeic? Sleep terrors and sleep walking (parasomnias) are events that occur more commonly in children, because they occur out of slow-wave sleep (a specific stage of sleep), and children have more slow-wave sleep than [...]
What can I expect at a telehealth doctor’s visit during the coronavirus pandemic? During the COVID-19 pandemic maintaining social distance is one of the recommended ways to prevent the spread of the virus. Telehealth is a way that you can see your medical provider while maintaining social [...]
My oldest child has narcolepsy. Do I need to be worried that my toddler will have it too? First degree relatives of people who have narcolepsy only have a 1-2% risk of developing narcolepsy. A first degree relative is a person’s child, sibling (brother or sister), or parent. In addition, familial [...]
What should I consider when deciding whether or not to bed-share, with or without a “safe co-sleeper?” The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room-sharing without bed-sharing. If for personal or cultural reasons a caregiver wants to sleep near his or her infant, then using a [...]
My toddler has epilepsy, what are some things to consider about her sleep? Sleep deprivation can cause an increase in seizures. So, ensuring that your child gets enough sleep (for her age) is vital. Also, many sleep disorders disrupt sleep and can lead to sleep deprivation. Therefore, it is [...]
Is it safe to swaddle my baby? According to a review of studies looking at the risks and benefits of swaddling healthy infants, swaddling has little risk to a baby if certain safety precautions are taken. These safety measures include making sure a baby is swaddled securely, placing a baby on his [...]