Sleep Disorders in Children

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on sleep disorders in children and related issues, including enuresis, insomnia, nightmares and dreaming disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, sleepwalking, and sudden infant death syndrome. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 08/31/2012

Overview Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention Treatment

Editorials and Letters Patient Education, Self-Care

Overview

• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (05/15/2009)
• Evaluation and Treatment of Enuresis (08/15/2008)
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children (03/01/2004)
• Sleep Disorders and Sleep Problems in Childhood (01/15/2001)
• Nightmares and Disorders of Dreaming (04/01/2000)

Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention

• AAP Expands Recommendations on SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Deaths [Practice Guidelines] (05/01/2012)
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (10/01/2003)

Treatment

• Medications for Insomnia Treatment in Children [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (02/01/2008)

Editorials and Letters

• New Recommendations to Reduce the Risk of SIDS: What Should We Advise Parents? [Editorials] (12/01/2006)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• SIDS (05/15/2009)
• Enuresis: What You Should Know (08/15/2008)
• Sleep Apnea in Children (03/01/2004)

From Familydoctor.org

• Nightmares and Night Terrors
• Sleepwalking