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Customized Sleep Care for Children

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 the 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. 

Getting to the bottom of your child’s sleep problems

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.  

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.

Coordinated Pediatric Sleep Care Specialists

Our pediatric team includes specialists who work together to deliver customized care for infants, children, and teens in:

Our 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 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.

Boy getting ear exam

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.

Nurse with girl using inhaler

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.

Partnering to Provide Premier Pediatric Care

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, provides exceptional care to children. We offer services at our main hospital in Philadelphia and convenient locations in the surrounding suburbs and New Jersey. That means you get leading-edge care close to home.

More than 220 pediatric experts provide top-notch care in a variety of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Ear, Nose and Throat. We have the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center in the region and are one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. As a Magnet® designated hospital, we’re known for exceptional care — we’re a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

About the Partnership

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