Pediatric Respiratory and Sleep

• Infant Sleep
• Teen Sleep
• Parasomnias
• Bedtime Routines
• Apnea Monitoring
• BiliBlanket
• Nebulizer
• Pediatric Order Form

Children and Sleep

• Important Facts
• The 1st Year: Most infants sleep around 16-17 hours per day
• Toddlers and Preschool: Young children need between 9-11 hours of sleep each night.
• Teens: It has been recommended that adolescents and teenagers receive 8-10 hours of sleep every night. However, a person in this age group is at a higher risk for sleep-cycle disruption than members of other age groups.
• Sleepwalking: is a disorder in which a person arises from his or her sleep and performs normal activities in a state of very low consciousness.
• Bedtime Routines: A bedtime routine is an important ritual that establishes consistency so that children are able to get the sleep that they need.