A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Infant Sleep
Forum Posting


Archived Infant Sleep Forum viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Infant Forum Homepage.

headbanging

Posted by concerned mom on February 19, 2000 at 20:58:24:

our 15 mos old foster child bangs her head forcefully on the mattress while going to sleep...she lies on her tummy, arms up beside her head and bangs either face down or head turned to the side. she has done this for the 8 mos that she has been with us. she tested positive for barbituates and alcohol at birth. questions: any way to stop or decrease this behavior? possible long term damaging effects? pediatrician has offered no advice.

Follow Ups:


Archived Infant Sleep Forum viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Infant Forum Homepage.
  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved