Melatonin for 1 year old?

Question

How do y’all feel about toddlers taking a small dose of melatonin to help them get sleep? (when nothing else seems to work!!!)  I’m conflicted and I want some advice from more than a couple people. Thanks guys!

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That's one of the worst things you can do because they become dependant on it and could stop producing their own melatonin. For occasional needs to help sleep our pediatrician has always said used Benadryl instead it's much safer. Not to be used every day though.

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Ive always just used chamomile tea

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Definitely speak to his pediatrician first. Making sure what’s inside is okay for his stomach and dosage. Can you ask for other alternatives. I read your comment about baby being extremely fussy because of sleep, have you tried a day full of activities using up all of his energy. Sometimes I have a busy day, baby wakes up at 8, and with so much going on she doesn’t nap throughout the day. By the time it’s bed time, a bath and hot milk is all it takes and she sleeps for 8+ hrs.

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I wouldn't do it. My parents did it with my younger siblings and they're addicted to it now. They can't sleep without a dose of it before bed. It's been like 5 years.

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Nope. There is no point in drugging your child to make them sleep

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I would definitely not do it without talking to a doctor first. And I personally would not do it no matter what the doctor says.

Melatonin for 1 year old?

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