 At K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital, we understand that quality sleep is essential to a child's health and well-being. When your child gets the sleep they need, they may have a lower risk of becoming overweight and developing diabetes, as well as fewer learning, behavior, and attention issues. It is just as important as nutrition and exercise. Sleep gives your body rest and allows it to prepare for the next day. It's like giving your body a minivocation, while giving your brain a chance to sort things out. The most common symptoms of a sleep disorder in a child are bedtime refusal, insomnia, sleep walking, sleep terrors, nightmares, or nighttime fears, unusual sleep behaviors, excessive daytime sleepiness, bed wedding, difficulty falling or remaining asleep, snoring and breathing difficulties while sleeping. When you first arrive at the Hackensack Meridian Health Sleep Center, you'll be greeted by a sleep technologist who will prepare your child for their stay. The bedroom is complete with a queen-sized bed, a fold-out recliner for the guardian and a TV. To ensure the overnight visit is relaxing and comfortable, we encourage parents to make it a fun experience. This will help everyone relax and not seem like you're in a hospital setting. During the child's overnight stay, we monitor a number of components, including the child's breathing, heart rate, movement, oxygen levels, and the different stages of sleep. This is all done by putting leads on the child. The child is easily able to get out of bed if needed with the leads on. Throughout the evening, our team will monitor your child's sleep patterns. The results will allow your physician to diagnose and treat your child's symptoms so they can enjoy their day well rested. To learn more about our program or to schedule your sleep study, call 1-844-Get-Your-Aziz.