I have a 2 year old son who will NOT go to sleep at a decent, or indecent hour. We've been going the rounds with him for three weeks now.
2006-08-22 16:19:48 · 13 answers · asked by Jane C 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Try a drop of bergamot essential oil on the bottom of each foot one half hour before bedtime. Stay away from lavender essential oil, I'm sensing it's not the best remedy for him (which surprised me).
2006-08-22 16:24:08 · answer #1 · answered by ohio healer 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Give him 1/2 to 1 tsp milk of magnesia in soft food or liquid. Magnesium has a calming effect on the nerves. Chamomile or sleepy time tea with a little honey in it is soothing. Centrum junior vitamins, which can be crushed and given in soft food or orange juice, may help to soothe a hyped up nervous system. Try to limit his daily naps.
Don't let him watch or listen to stimulating TV or music after sunset. Put on something soothing. Lavender bath oil is very calming as is lavender scented popouri or candles.
2006-08-23 02:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep him busy during the day with a lot of physical activity. He maybe out growing his nap too! Put him in his room at the same time every night, put your foot down, a 2 year old should not be running your life!
Good Luck
2006-08-22 16:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by Lindsey M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chamomile tea! Just make sure you sweeten it with natural sugar or honey. My mother says my great-grandmother used to feed it to her kids when babies to help settle the stomach and calm them for sleep.
2006-08-22 16:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by Me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brewers Yeast in his food is the best way to calm anybody down and its safe.
2006-08-22 18:07:32 · answer #5 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not try turkey babyfood? Tryptophan in turkey is a natural chemical that causes drowsiness. This may help.
2006-08-22 16:23:22 · answer #6 · answered by Mama R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Walmart PM they really work..Good Luck
2006-08-22 16:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found with my son a warm bath often helped.
2006-08-22 19:06:52 · answer #8 · answered by dmd1164 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-22 16:48:43 · answer #9 · answered by Cheryl L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to try something else to help your child fall asleep. they have some great stuff on this site:
http://www.relaxdepot.com/Sleep-Aids/
2006-08-23 06:07:15 · answer #10 · answered by Jamz1010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋