Toddler Snoring Treatment

Snoring is very common in adults as well as children. Toddler snoring can indicate several serious health problems including sleep apnea (intermittent breathing throughout a sleep period), or enlarged nodes and tonsils. It is best to visit your child's doctor to rule out these health problems.

Sleeping Position

• Changing the child's sleeping position is a way to treat toddler snoring. Often, toddlers laying on their sides and stomach are able to breathe better. If necessary, special sleeping pillows help alleviate snoring problems.

Regular Sleeping Pattern

• One way of treating toddler snoring is to establish a sleeping pattern for the child. Children who do not have a regular sleeping pattern and sleep at different times of the day can develop various health problems including snoring.

Child Mouth Guard

• A doctor might find it helpful to have the child fitted with a mouth guard to treat snoring problems. The guard assists in holding the tongue down while the child is sleeping.