How does sleep affect cognitive development in infants?

Sleep is as vital to good health as water and nutrition. Disrupted sleep has a strong association with reduced cognitive abilities in children. However, the impact of sleep on infant development has been little studied. read more

However, the impact of sleep on infant development has been little studied. Now, researchers have conducted a comprehensive review of the literature on the association of infant sleep parameters with cognitive, psychomotor, and temperament development during the first year of life. read more

Sleep plays a huge part in promoting physical development in children and a young people. While children sleep a growth hormone called ‘somatotrophin’ is dispersed through the pituitary gland. This hormone is released throughout the day but approximately 80% of it is released soon after a child or adolescent is in the Non-REM stage of sleep. read more

A lack of sleep at night can also affect motor skills and concentration during the day, leading to more accidents and behavioral problems, and poor performance at school. Ensuring a good night's sleep Most kids need more sleep than their parents think. read more