Their sleep also shows
in their day.

At night

• Frequent snoring when not suffering from a cold.
• Pauses in breathing, noisy restarting of breathing or effort to breathe.
• Open mouth, mouth breathing, saliva on the pillow.
• Restless sleep, heavy sweating or repeated awakenings.
• Persistent bedwetting or bedwetting that returns after a period of dryness.

At bedtime and on waking

• Persistent difficulty falling asleep or fear of bedtime.
• An urge to move the legs at rest in the evening.
• Nightmares or troublesome night-time behaviours.
• Difficulty waking, dry mouth, headaches or feeling unrefreshed.

During the day

• Fatigue, sleepiness or unusual episodes of falling asleep.
• Restlessness, irritability or hyperactivity.
• Difficulties with attention, concentration or learning.
• Concerns about growth or appetite.

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