Pediatric Sleep Center | St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

About Sleep Problems

As a parent, you know how important it is for your child to get a good night’s rest. Sleeplessness can affect not only your little one, but also your entire family. A lack of sleep can impact every aspect of your child’s life, from their mood and behavior to their appetite and overall health.

There are many reasons your child may not be getting restful sleep. Sleep habits and diet can affect sleep, as can certain health conditions. Respiratory disorders are common causes of sleeplessness in children. Behavioral health issues like anxiety can also contribute to sleeplessness. Other health issues that affect sleep include obesity, Down syndrome, seizure disorders, and cystic fibrosis. We have the expertise to treat the underlying cause of your child’s sleeplessness, as well as their sleep symptoms.

Comprehensive Pediatric Sleep Care Services

We are committed to finding the best solution and sleep plan that fits your child’s specific needs, including:

Overnight sleep studies (polysomnography)
Care coordination between multispecialty clinics
Noninvasive ventilation therapies, including CPAP and BiPAP
Support and education for families

Pediatric Sleep Disorders We Treat

We offer testing, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of pediatric sleep disorders, including:

Chronic lung disease
Circadian rhythm disorder
Hypersomnia
Insomnia
Movement disorders (periodic limb movement disorder and restless legs syndrome)
Narcolepsy

Night terrors
Nightmares
Sleep-disordered breathing (sleep apnea)
Sleepwalking
Snoring

Why Choose Us for Your Child’s Sleep Care

Our pediatric sleep experts are focused on the unique needs of children from birth to 21 years old. We are dedicated to the unique needs of kids with sleeping disorders. Specialists at the Pediatric Sleep Center work with pulmonologists and primary care pediatricians to make a customized sleep plan that fits your child’s needs.

Our specialists are uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of pediatric sleep disorders, and our state-of-the-art sleep lab is tailored to the needs of children and families.

The Sleep Center features an observation room and four private bedrooms – each with equipment that allows for a complete array of sleep testing. Bedrooms have a home-like setting, with semi-private bathrooms and child-friendly amenities. Each bedroom also has a sleeper bed for parents to help alleviate any separation anxiety that children and parents may have – making testing less stressful.

Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat

We offer kid-friendly care for conditions that affect the airway, voice, swallowing, hearing, and communication. We have the expertise to treat everything from sinus infections to hearing loss, using the latest approaches.

Pediatric Lung Care

Many sleep problems in children are due to respiratory disorders. Complete lung care is available from our expert team of pulmonologists and respiratory therapists.