Worried about your child’s sleep? This free 2-minute pediatric sleep quiz is based on BEARS — a trusted child sleep screening questionnaire used by pediatricians to check for bedtime problems, daytime sleepiness, night wakings, irregular sleep schedules, and snoring in children ages 2 to 17.
If your child snores loudly, fights bedtime, wakes up often at night, or seems tired during the day, this screening helps you decide whether a pediatric sleep evaluation makes sense — and what to do next.
Step 1 of 2 — About your child
How old is your child?
Questions adapt to each age group, because sleep concerns look different at every stage.
The BEARS questionnaire is a screening tool, not a medical diagnosis. Only a qualified sleep physician can diagnose a sleep disorder. Your answers stay in your browser — nothing is sent, saved, or shared.
Taking a quiz for yourself? Sleep apnea risk (STOP-BANG) · Daytime sleepiness (Epworth) · Insomnia severity (ISI)
Pediatric sleep quiz: frequently asked questions
What is the BEARS sleep questionnaire?
BEARS is a pediatric sleep screening tool developed by sleep specialists (Mindell & Owens) and widely used by pediatricians. It screens children ages 2–18 across five sleep domains: Bedtime problems, Excessive daytime sleepiness, Awakenings during the night, Regularity and duration of sleep, and Snoring. Each “yes” answer is a prompt to discuss that area with a sleep physician.
What ages is this child sleep quiz for?
Children ages 2 to 17. The questions automatically adapt to your child’s age group — toddler/preschool (2–5), school-aged (6–12), or teen (13–17) — because sleep concerns look different at each stage.
Is this quiz a diagnosis?
No. Like all screening questionnaires, this quiz flags concerns worth discussing — it cannot diagnose a sleep disorder. Only a qualified sleep physician, sometimes with a home sleep study, can make a diagnosis.
My child snores. Is that normal?
Occasional light snoring can be normal, but loud or nightly snoring is the most common sign of sleep apnea in children and should be evaluated promptly. In children, untreated sleep apnea is linked to behavior problems, learning difficulties, and bedwetting — and it is very treatable once identified.
My child seems hyper, not tired. Could it still be a sleep problem?
Yes — this surprises many parents. In children, poor sleep often shows up as hyperactivity, irritability, or trouble focusing rather than obvious sleepiness. If your child is “wired” during the day but sleeps poorly, a sleep evaluation is worthwhile.
What happens after the quiz?
You can book a $225 virtual consultation with Dr. Setty — a triple board-certified sleep physician — or, for children ages 2–12, order the $300 pediatric home sleep study directly. The study ships to your door anywhere in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, or Wisconsin.