What Causes Sleeping Disorder In A Child?

Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015

Question: hello
my son 2 year 10 kg. is becoming very restless in night. he was following good sleeping habit so far. but from past 4-5 days I m seeing big sleeping disorder. he sleep hardly 4-5 hr in night. hate laying down in bad. I can see minor cold is reason. but its not so bad ththe does not sleep. other than he is very active. specially in evening

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
try Deworming and warm bath before sleep

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I would like to suggest a few tips
1. Try Deworming with albendazole. I usually give 200mg once at night and repeat it after 2 weeks.
2. Also try giving a warm bath before bedtime. This will help promote natural onset of sleep.
3. Avoid gadgets like XXXXXXX and TV or tablet before sleep.
4. Tell him stories or read books to him to keep him attentive to you.
5. Avoid late night snacks especially sweets and chocolates.
6. Good dinner with vegetables and fruits should help fill his tummy and thus would promote sleep.

Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar