{"id":1445,"date":"2019-04-22T23:46:05","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T23:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bedguard.com.au\/?p=1445"},"modified":"2019-04-22T23:48:10","modified_gmt":"2019-04-22T23:48:10","slug":"common-sleep-problems-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedguard.com.au\/backup\/common-sleep-problems-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Common sleep problems in children"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good sleep is vital for children\u2019s growth, development, immunity, learning and well being which is why sleep problems in children can be concerning for parents.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1449 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bedguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bed-bedroom-child-2098166-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Common sleep problems in children\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bedguard.com.au\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bed-bedroom-child-2098166-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bedguard.com.au\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bed-bedroom-child-2098166-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bedguard.com.au\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bed-bedroom-child-2098166-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bedguard.com.au\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bed-bedroom-child-2098166-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>How much sleep do children need?<\/h2>\n<p>Children need more sleep than adults, but the amount they need decreases with age. Toddlers and pre-schoolers require anywhere between 12 and 13 hours sleep, every 24 hours, while children aged 5-11 require anywhere between 9 and 11 hours sleep each night. The average adult requires about 7 to 9 hours.<\/p>\n<h2>Common sleep problems in children<\/h2>\n<p>Sleep problems in children are quite common and often have an impact on the child\u2019s health and well being. They can be caused by a number of factors.<\/p>\n<h3>Medical issues<\/h3>\n<p>Children may wake up during the night due to medical issues such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), or illnesses such as ear infections, coughs or colds. If you suspect your child has OSA, consult your doctor.<\/p>\n<h3>Behavioural sleep insomnia<\/h3>\n<p>Most sleep problems in children are classified as behavioural. The way a child gets to sleep when they go to bed is how they expect to go to sleep again, if they wake in the night. So, if they are rocked to sleep in the beginning of the night, they\u2019ll want to be rocked again in the middle of the night. This \u2018sleep association\u2019 can form the basis of behavioural insomnia of childhood.<\/p>\n<p>Other common behavioural problems include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>delayed sleep phase \u2013 when your child goes to bed late and ends up sleeping in unless they&#8217;re woken up<\/li>\n<li>children not wanting to sleep in their own bed, or continuing to get out of bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Anxiety-related insomnia<\/h3>\n<p>Just like adults, children worry too. Sometimes their worries can prevent them from falling asleep quickly, or may cause them to wake during the night. If the problem persists, seek professional help.<\/p>\n<h3>Sleepwalking<\/h3>\n<p>Sleepwalking in children is quite common affecting around 7-15% of children. Those aged between 4 and 12 years are more likely to sleepwalk but often grow out of it as teenagers. Sleepwalking often happens in the first few hours of the night. While sleepwalking doesn\u2019t usually need treatment, talk to your doctor if you\u2019re concerned about your child\u2019s sleepwalking habits.<\/p>\n<h3>Nightmares<\/h3>\n<p>Nightmares are bad dreams that wake children, often leaving them feeling scared or upset. This can make it difficult for them to fall\u00a0 back to sleep. Occasional nightmares are normal but recurrent or frequent nightmares might be due to stress or traumatic events. If you\u2019re concerned, speak to your doctor.<\/p>\n<h3>Night terrors<\/h3>\n<p>Night terrors in children aren\u2019t as common as nightmares, but they still disrupt sleep. When your child suddenly gets very agitated while deeply asleep, they\u2019re said to have a night terror. Children don\u2019t wake from a night terror, but they may look panicked, their heart may race, and they may breathe fast and begin to sweat. Children may cry out or scream. While disconcerting for parents, night terrors don\u2019t hurt your child, and your child won\u2019t remember anything in the morning. They are most common between 2 and 4 years of age, but may persist until the age of 12. Most children outgrow them by puberty.<\/p>\n<h3>Wetting the bed<\/h3>\n<p>Sleep problems in children can also be caused by bed wetting. This is most common in children under 7 years, but can also happen in older children. Bed wetting can occur during normal overnight toilet training, or as a result of the child sleeping deeply and not waking up when their bladders are full. Children with smaller bladders are also more likely to wet the bed, as are those who produce larger amounts of urine during the night. Most children outgrow bed wetting, but if the issue persists, there are many effective treatments available.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, BedGuard have a range of Australian-made waterproof mattresses that offer the highest level of protection, while keeping your mattress in optimal hygienic condition. Our mattresses are specially designed to provide expert protection from bed wetting and are available in a range of sizes. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bedguard.com.au\/product-category\/bedguard-mattresses\/\">Browse our range today<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good sleep is vital for children\u2019s growth, development, immunity, learning and well being which is why sleep problems in children can be concerning for parents. How much sleep do children need? Children need more sleep than adults, but the amount they need decreases with age. 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