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Types of Sleep Disorders Sleep disorders are classified into three major categories: lack of sleep (e.g., insomnia), disturbed sleep (e.g., sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder), and excessive sleep (e.g., narcolepsy). Lack of SleepInsomnia is the inability to fall asleep. It is a common sleep problem that [...]

Babies are a source of both great joy and great worry. They seem terribly fragile and, particularly if this is your first child, it’s hard to know what is normal. They can suffer from a variety of sleep disorders that range from merely frustrating to dangerous and as a parent it is important to know [...]

  Best Infant Sleep Positioner – Finding One Don’t Have to be Complicated  Gone are the days where parents can dismiss even the best infant sleep positioner as non-essential. With the increasing awareness about SIDS as well as concerns about child safety, this child sleeping device is now one of the “must-buys” for [...]

Infant sleep apnea What is infant sleep apnea? Infant sleep apnea is a condition where a baby stops breathing during sleep for twenty seconds or longer. Infant sleep apnea is much more common in premature babies (preemies) or babies with other medical conditions and diseases. If you suspect your baby has sleep apnea contact your [...]

There is nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby. However, sleep concerns often plague new parents who wonder what a normal infant sleep schedule is and how to get their infant to sleep more so the entire family is well rested. The idea of a “normal†sleep schedule for young infants is actually quite wide and [...]

It has been a long two months, waking up every two to three hours to feed the newest member of your family. You remember that your doctor said that babies can sleep through the night at 2 months, but your little treasure seems to think everyone needs to be up at 2 AM – and [...]

Sleep Disorders in Postmenopausal Women Many postmenopausal women report suffering sleep disorders after menopause. If you happen to find yourself suffering from sleep disorders it is well worth reading up on some of its related symptoms and causes. There is a wealth of information – gained from the experience of others – that can help [...]

Normal infant sleep is very quiet. If your baby is making noise, sweating, moving around, or making extra effort to breath, they need to be seen by a pediatric sleep specialist. Help with getting infants to sleep. There are many methods that can help get your infant to sleep. The great debate is whether to [...]

Childhood Sleep Disorders In this section, I review some of the common sleep disorders of childhood and how they affect families. Developmental failures in achieving consolidated nighttime sleep and daytime wakefulness, in going to bed and falling asleep easily, in maintaining continuity of sleep, and in circadian regulation of sleep-wake cycles are significant risk factors [...]

SIDS and Infant Sleep Apnea What is the Connection? Feb 5, 2010 Rina Magallanes A study has linked sleep apnea to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For years, the causes of SIDS have remained a mystery. Researchers have tried their best to learn the causes behind this terrible phenomenon in infants and children but the [...]