Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 , you are so right. Sleeping alone is a battle that pops up once in a while at our house too. It is so easy to get blindsided by it--it seems so innocent when asks " will you lie down with me for a little while? " but we have learned to not do it. We make up an excuse and make sure that we return to check on her as promised because once she has us, it's all over and she won't sleep unless we go through the whole deal. If we don't lie down with her, she sleeps fine. Kelley in NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 My doctor and pharmacist recommended Benedryl since their are no side effects. They suggested a half hour before she goes to bed. Vicki C. > > What are some natural safe remedies to help my little guy sleep better- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Many families use Melatonin. I am not sure what the dose is. You would have to google it. Bill > > What are some natural safe remedies to help my little guy sleep better- > and what is the dosage? For some reason I get scared of natural as > they are not studied as much...but maybe there is one that is known to > be safe that I don't know of...used a lot?? I really do need to help > him be more rested at night. Any other remedy ideas are welcome too. > I'll ask my doctor, but until then I'd love some info from another > parent (I know I'm always saying I want info from another parent, but > parents really do know best sometimes > > Thanks > > J > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 chamomile tea, used for " colic " since he was an infant, but sparingly, and no sweetener or milk, then. At age two it was more a " treat " , with a as little sweetner as I can (we use honey, which is ok unless you have never given him honey and don't know if he has an allergy, then ask pediatrician AND just a note re honey, NEVER FOR BABIES UNDER TWO YEARS! (I know they say one year; I just stretched it out to be extra safe)) and milk (we use skim and no milk ok if allergy to milk). He prefers lukewarm to warm; not very warm and never hot of course, unless he is uncomfortable due to being too warm from the weather, or a fever, then cooler. For myself, I prefer the " SleepyTime " but it has so many other herbs in it which the pediatrician wasn't comfortable with and neither am I. Some people have used another herbal item which comes in a tablet or capsule; can't think of name but there was a warning about that one recently, oh yes, it might have been kava? but I wouldn't try it on a child as it CAN give an adult a kind of drugged feeling. You could ask your doc if tryptophan was ok; she what she/he says. > > What are some natural safe remedies to help my little guy sleep better- > and what is the dosage? For some reason I get scared of natural as > they are not studied as much...but maybe there is one that is known to > be safe that I don't know of...used a lot?? I really do need to help > him be more rested at night. Any other remedy ideas are welcome too. > I'll ask my doctor, but until then I'd love some info from another > parent (I know I'm always saying I want info from another parent, but > parents really do know best sometimes > > Thanks > > J > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Try melatonin. It has worked great with my son..1mg and you can get it at Walmart. We have used many brands I just check to be sure they are GFCF and wont mess up my sons diet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Melatonin hyped my child up ~ but it obviously works well w/ others. I guess it's one of those things you just need to try and hope it's the thing to address the issue. > > > > What are some natural safe remedies to help my little guy sleep > better- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 I didn't fine it wired her up but depending on her mood... it helps her sleep within a half hour and other time's it did not make her sleep. When she is having her monthly cycle I find it doesn't seem to work as well since she very cranky. Every child is so different. My doctor also prescribed SEROQUEL to help her sleep but I decided not to try it since I didn't like the side effects that sometimes come with it. Vicki C. > > Vicki...mine recommended that too yesterday, but have you had any experience with it making your child wired? I don't know if I'm imagining it, but mine seems to wire up on it... > > J > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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