About Careers Internship MedBlog Contact us
Medindia LOGIN REGISTER
Advertisement

Good Bedtime Habits Improve Kids’ Sleep, Says Study

by Vishnuprasad on January 28, 2015 at 7:21 PM
Good Bedtime Habits Improve Kids’ Sleep, Says Study

A new study from Pennsylvania State University in the US has showed that regular sleep-wake routines in the household not only help children get good quality sleep, they also enable age-appropriate sleep duration.

The study published in the journal Sleep Health states that a regular bedtime, reduced interaction with technological gizmos and limited caffeine in the evening are all aspects of sleep hygiene that lead to improved sleep quality and duration.

Advertisement

In the study, the research team assessed a total of 1,103 parents between the ages of 6 and 17 living in the US. Participants - more than 50 percent female - completed surveys and members of the team quizzed them over the Internet.

Though a grand majority of parents understands the importance of sleep, a whopping 90 percent of their offspring didn't sleep as many hours as are recommended for their age group.
Advertisement

According to the researchers, children between the ages of six and 11 should sleep nine hours per night and those between the ages of 12 and 17 should get in at least eight hours of shut-eye per night.

Anne-Marie Chang, assistant professor of biobehavioral health at Penn State and co-author of the study says that, "We have previously demonstrated the negative effect that use of light-emitting technology before bedtime can have on sleep, and now in this study we see how parental rules and routines regarding technology can influence the quantity and quality of their children's sleep."

Chang's colleague Orfeu Buxton cited busy schedules that make it hard for both children and parents to get adequate sleep. However, it should be intertwined in the rhythms of the household and treated as sacred, he added.



Source: Medindia
Font : A-A+

Advertisement

Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest Child Health News

Do Adverse Drug Reactions Cause Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Side-effects of valproate drug taken during pregnancy, enhance the expression of Rnf146 gene, causing autism spectrum disorder in fetus.
Amblyopia or Poor Vision in Kids - Does Digital Vision Training Help?
Children with amblyopia or lazy eye who underwent digital vision training, showed no appreciable improvement in their eyesight.
Childhood Malnutrition Linked to Stunted Growth and Mortality Risk
In 2022, over 20% of children worldwide lacked adequate calories for growth, with 45+ million showing wasting (underweight for height).
Pneumococcal Vaccines Reduce Severe Infections in Kids With Sickle Cell Disease
After PCV7 licensure, pneumococcal infection rates in children aged 5+ with sickle cell disease significantly decreased.
Breast Milk Proteins to Boost Baby's Gut Health
Breast milk concentration of certain key proteins indicates abundance of healthy bacteria in babies' guts.
View All
This site uses cookies to deliver our services.By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Use  Ok, Got it. Close
MediBotMediBot
Greetings! How can I assist you?MediBot
×

Good Bedtime Habits Improve Kids’ Sleep, Says Study Personalised Printable Document (PDF)

Please complete this form and we'll send you a personalised information that is requested

You may use this for your own reference or forward it to your friends.

Please use the information prudently. If you are not a medical doctor please remember to consult your healthcare provider as this information is not a substitute for professional advice.

Name *

Email Address *

Country *

Areas of Interests