Melatonin gummy for a 27 lb 2 year old?

[Anonymous]

Or just don't book an overnight flight?

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Anonymous wrote:My husband is a doctor and won’t give our kids melatonin. He will give Benadryl.

As a doctor he should already know that some kids (and adults) are not made sleepy by Benadryl but have the opposite effect and get wired if they take it. Our pediatrician is dead set against this myth that Benadryl is a magical sedative. Besides making some kids more wakeful, for those who do get sleepy, it can leave them cranky and dazed once they wake. It's just not intended to be an easy over-the -counter sleep aid.

When I saw the question I knew OP would get the usual "give Benadryl" junk advice.

OP, we've flown overseas with our kid every year since DC was six months old. You just shouldn't give stuff like melatonin or Benadryl. Please don't.

It actually is. Many over-the-counter sleep aids have the same active ingredient as Benadryl. I assume this doctor-father has tested the medication on his own children and knows that it does not have a stimulating effect on them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Or just don't book an overnight flight?

If you’re going to Europe as we are, there are basically only overnight flights.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or just don't book an overnight flight?

If you’re going to Europe as we are, there are basically only overnight flights.

There is a daytime nonstop IAD-LHR flight with United. It leaves at 8:20am. Usually has lots of families on it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or just don't book an overnight flight?

If you’re going to Europe as we are, there are basically only overnight flights.

There is a daytime nonstop IAD-LHR flight with United. It leaves at 8:20am. Usually has lots of families on it.

That’s nice. This is what we chose. It works for the dates we need to travel there. Why do you have to be a jerk about it?

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Also we’re not even going to London ... don’t know where you got that from.

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Overnight flights are better for getting over jet lag. That flight arrives at 9pm London time/4pm DC time which means no one sleeps the first night. People taking that thinking it means a better experience with kids are stupid.

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Anonymous wrote:Or just don't book an overnight flight?

If you are taking going to Tokyo nonstop, you don't have a choice.

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OP, we have had two psychologists and two pediatricians tell us that melatonin for occasional use is fine. In fact, many kids with ADHD take it because, as one of the PP's stated, Benadryl does not make all kids drowsy and for some, has the exact opposite effect.

We took melatonin with us to Paris this past summer and gave it to our five year old the first night we were there. We didn't give it on the flight, but I think using it once would be fine. Check with your doctor if you're really concerned.

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Have parents gotten so lazy that they're resorting to drugging their kids to sleep? Good Lord!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have parents gotten so lazy that they're resorting to drugging their kids to sleep? Good Lord!

I assume you’ve never tried to get a toddler to fall asleep when they don’t want to.

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Anonymous wrote:Have parents gotten so lazy that they're resorting to drugging their kids to sleep? Good Lord!

I assume you’ve never tried to get a toddler to fall asleep when they don’t want to.

Your assumption is dead wrong. I have kids so I know what it's like to try to get them to sleep or eat when they don't want to. It's hard work but that's what parents signed up for. If you can't do an overnight flight without having to drug your child, maybe overnight flights should be excluded.

Why are some parents so blasé about giving Melatonin or Benadryl to their kids?

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I’ve occasionally given my now 6 year old melatonin. I recommend 1) trying it out at home ahead of time and 2) instead of a gummy, use liquid form because it’s easier to control the amount (sometimes I’ve given 1/2 or even 1/3 of a dropper. I use a brand called Source Naturals from Whole Foods.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My husband is a doctor and won’t give our kids melatonin. He will give Benadryl.

As a doctor he should already know that some kids (and adults) are not made sleepy by Benadryl but have the opposite effect and get wired if they take it. Our pediatrician is dead set against this myth that Benadryl is a magical sedative. Besides making some kids more wakeful, for those who do get sleepy, it can leave them cranky and dazed once they wake. It's just not intended to be an easy over-the -counter sleep aid.

When I saw the question I knew OP would get the usual "give Benadryl" junk advice.

OP, we've flown overseas with our kid every year since DC was six months old. You just shouldn't give stuff like melatonin or Benadryl. Please don't.

this was my experience. Gave my kid Benedryl before a flight. he passed out for 30 min and woke up in a full on rage. Worst flight of my life. I should have just trusted that he would sleep on the flight because that is exactly what he did on the entire flight home.

OP just trust that your kid will sleep, most kids can sleep anywhere.

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Parents are very lazy these days. Drugging your kid to make your life easier? Seriously? Instead make sure they are well rested the night before, have them running around the airport (within reason) before getting on the flight, give them a carb heavy meal, read a few books, and with the white noise they should pass out nicely.

If anything use Lavender essential oil. But really giving your child a hormone? When the only reason is you may be inconvenienced? SMH