When people think of sleep issues in children, they normally think of things like bedwetting and frequent nightmares. These are both common in kids, and they normally don't pose a problem — kids almost always grow out of both as they age.
What isn't commonly thought of is that children can also suffer from sleep apnea. Unlike nightmares and bedwetting, sleep apnea can cause serious health consequences. It occurs when a child stops breathing periodically during the night, then gasps for air in order to quickly take in a large amount of oxygen.
