Pediatric Sleep Studies in the Bronx

Overnight in-lab sleep studies for children 21 months and older, with a parent or guardian staying by their side all night.

NY Metro Sleep Center offers overnight in-lab sleep studies for children 21 months and older at our center in Hutchinson Metro Center, Tower 1, in the Bronx. A parent or guardian stays with your child for the entire study, and no referral is required to request an appointment.

Ages we test

We perform sleep studies for children 21 months and older.

When a sleep study may be recommended

Your child’s doctor or our sleep specialists may recommend a sleep study if your child:

Snores loudly on most nights
Has pauses in breathing, gasping or snorting during sleep
Sleeps very restlessly or in unusual positions
Is unusually sleepy, irritable or has trouble paying attention during the day
Starts wetting the bed again after being dry at night

These signs don’t always mean a sleep disorder, but a sleep study can help find out what is going on.

What happens during an overnight study

Overnight studies run seven nights a week, and families usually arrive around 7:00 PM. A sleep technologist places small sensors on your child’s head, face, chest and legs using gentle adhesive and soft belts—there are no needles. The sensors record breathing, oxygen level, heart rhythm, brain activity and movement while your child sleeps in a private room, and a technologist monitors the study throughout the night. In the morning the sensors are removed and you can head home. Our physicians review the study, and our team will follow up with you about the results.

A parent or guardian stays overnight

A parent or guardian stays with your child for the whole night. Having a familiar person close by helps children feel safe and settle into sleep.

How to prepare and what to bring

Comfortable two-piece pajamas for your child
A favorite pillow, blanket, stuffed animal or other comfort item
Any medications your child normally takes in the evening
Something comfortable for you to sleep in, plus toiletries for the morning
Wash your child’s hair the day of the study and skip oils, lotions and hair products so the sensors stick well

Our team will share any additional instructions when your study is scheduled.

Referrals and insurance

A referral is not required. We accept most major insurance plans. Some plans require prior authorization for a sleep study, and our team can help verify your coverage before your visit.

How to request an appointment

Fill out the request form on our Contact page and our team will contact you to schedule your child’s study, or call 718-684-6393. Physicians can send a referral through our Refer a Patient page.

Parking is free in the Hutchinson Metro Center garage. Our office is in Suite 505 on the 5th floor of Tower 1.