Sleep disorders are distressing problems that dissuade children from enjoying a restful sleep. In every child, it easily takes a span of three to six months for the development of a proper sleep cycle. Before this development, the child experiences erratic sleep patterns. According to many researches, a child requires more sleep than his parents and other adults. Ideally, children below the age of 2 are expected to spend more time in sleeping than remaining awake. However, children often get affected by sleeplessness when they experience consistent interruption in their sleep schedules. Most of the children nurture some or the other sleep disturbances which prohibit the development of a regular sleep schedule. A few children simply show their adamancy at not sleeping alone and sometimes show resistance to the bed.

The primary sleep disorders that affect children are Insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and narcolepsy. Apart from these identifiable reasons, many children suffer from comorbid sleep disturbances as well. These disorders are temporary but cause significant stress among the child as well as the parents. Further, children suffering from medical issues like diabetes, obesity and depression also experience irregular sleeping patterns. As the side effect of their medication, they experience sleep deprivation and restlessness.