Abstract: Sleep disorders have gradually become one of the common diseases in children,and sleep quality is very important for children′s growth and development.Traditional Chinese medicine has achieved remarkable results in the treatment of sleep disorders in children.Because of its safety,reliability,having no adverse reactions and simple operation,TCM external treatment is easy to be accepted by parents.This paper systematically sorts out the commonly used external treatment methods of Chinese medicine for children with sleep disorders,including acupuncture,acupoint application,massage and transcranial magnetic therapy,etc.,and summarizes and studies the relevant literature of these methods.

Key words: Sleep disorders, External treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, Summary, Child