This review paper presents the results of the recent studies designed to elucidate the etiopathogenetic role ofhuman papilloma virus infection in the development of respiratory papillomatosis in the children. Special attention is given to the possible pathways and mechanisms of the mother-to-child transmission of papilloma virus, its frequency and risk factors during pregnancy and in the postnatal period. The results of investigations into the frequency of papilloma virus infection in the children are presented along withrisk factors contributing to its persistence and the development ofjuvenile respiratory papillomatosis. The possible approaches to the management of this condition are proposed.