IMPORTANCE OF PROTEIN FOR SLEEP IN CHILDREN Sleep is fundamental in our children’s, growth, rest and repair and immune system function, concentration and focus, energy and behaviour. Children need at least 10-11 hours per night in order to take care of all the above functions. As we all know its important to encourage a good sleep routine in order to stimulate good melatonin production to induce sleep, this includes Providing a good protein and fats based meal before bed help