8mth baby stops breathing whilst asleep

[MrsG95]

I've noticed recently that my 8 month old will stop breathing during sleep. He snores pretty bad, and when he stops breathing (can last between 2-10 seconds) he will usually make a loud snorting sound when he catches his breath again.
I am planning on calling the doctors on Monday, but in the mean time- is this something I should be concerned about?

Sometimes they self-regulate in that of they have taken a large in-breath it might be followed by a longer pause until the next one.

When he pauses, does this always follow a longer/deeper breath? I would be less concerned about that than otherwise, but you should definitely run it past a dr.

Sounds vaguely like sleep apnoea. Have you got an angel care monitor that sounds an alarm when they stop breathing?

Sounds like sleep apnea. Before you go to doctor on Monday try to video a few of the episodes.

DS1 did this. He’d stop breathing multiple times a night, then start again with an almighty gasp, and the snoring was awful. I videoed an episode, took him to the gp who diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea, and he went on to have tonsils and adenoids removed. He’s been great ever since - no more snoring or pauses in breathing

We had the same as @ipswichwitch save no op as yet as baby is 14 months and they want to wait - definitely recommend taking videos it's easier for them to see it - we have had to do sleep studies in hospital and they are a nightmare.

Thanks ladies. Is this hereditary? I do know his grandfather (ex partners dad) has sleep apnoea but I have no idea what it is.
I'll definitely try record today/tonight whilst he sleeps, thank you all

mommybear1 DS has his done just before turning 3, but the symptoms were first seen at about 8mo. It got progressively worse as he got bigger - they said it was because he was a small baby, so his airway was smaller and as the tonsils got bigger it was causing more of an issue. We never got sent for sleep studies, although it was mentioned. The consultant felt that in examination of his (massive!) tonsils and the video as well as our testimony, he was happy to go ahead without further studies.

@ipswichwitch thank you for that I am wondering how long they will leave it as the breathing episodes have become worse as he's got older.

Im not sure about being hereditary but from what our consultant said most causes in young children are obstructive sleep apnoea caused by tonsils or adenoids. As PP stated it got worse as she got older. He diagnosed and made decision for surgery on our videos and other symptoms we reported. However due to young age of our child and low weight they performed a sleep study to determine how much her oxygen dropped to see if they could delay operation until she was nearer 3 and also the aftercare she would need after surgery. On the back of the sleep study she was given the operation within a few weeks and has never looked backed. Her sleep is amazing and she has grown and put on weight quickly. A different child. Good luck getting the videos. A lot of patience and waiting around in dark room especially when you are tired. Hope your appointment goes well.

Record it, and the snoring.

My dd1 had hideous snoring and occasional apnea both asleep and also when resting (watching tv etc). She also had horrifically snotty nose for years!

She has her adenoids removed when she was 4, as she didn't have significant apnea and no breathing or eating issues, that was the soonest they would do it.