Sleep disorders like insomnia affect children and infants as well as adults. They are also victims of the same irritableness and drowsy feelings that adults suffer from. However, in the case of pediatric sleep disorder, there is a better chance of diagnosing the causes. This is important because otherwise the children find it difficult to concentrate in their studies, play with friends or pursue their hobbies.

The possible causes of pediatric sleep disorder include stress, constipation, pain due to various reasons, nightmares, bed-wetting episodes, anxiety, peer pressure, fear of the dark, and others.

Stress for children can occur due to excessive homework, bullying at school, or scoldings from the teacher. Marital discord at home also causes fear and anxiety that leads to insomnia. It is better to discuss the child