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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][url]https://www.npr.org/2022/06/03/1102933012/melatonin-poisoning-kids-sleep-aid-overdose[/url]

It is also highly ineffective and not studied to be safe for children in the long-term. stop using it. use things like magnesium or tart cherry juice. [/quote] this link is about accidental overdoses because it got left out. Not saying it’s not effective [/quote]

There are no long-term studies about safety or correct dosage. [url]https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/is-melatonin-safe-for-kids[/url] [url]https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/parenting/melatonin-sleep-kids.html[/url]

It should not be used for anything other than irregular sleep disruptions and only in the short-term, if at all, for neurotypical children. If your child is having that many issues falling asleep you need to get a sleep study, a neuropsych exam, limit TV or use blue light blockers, try a bedtime snack (one with protein, some carbs, and foods with natural melatonin like cherries or bananas) and manage expectations around sleep. The worst thing to happen to kids sleep are the mommy bloggers and sleep trainers who make it seem like every kid must be in bed by 7pm and/or sleep 12 hours overnight.

[b]They arent even regulated [/b]so you have no idea what dose is being provided. Its ridiculous to give a child some OTC product and not be willing to do anything else. There is no way 15-30% of kids need melatonin to fall asleep- its not the kids who are the problem. [/quote]

Agree. 100%. [/quote]

+2.  We used to give a small dose to my DD when she was in elementary school, and only when she couldn't fall asleep easily...until she had an adverse reaction to a new brand that caused her to lose consciousness.  It was the same dosage we'd always given her, but it was a new brand that my DH picked up (and a reputable brand that's sold at CVS, so nothing weird or unusual about it...).  She couldn't be woken up, was making gagging noises in her sleep, and despite trying to wake her repeatedly, we couldn't.  We called 911 and EMTs told us that she was okay (her vitals were all fine) but she had some kind of reaction to the new brand.  Our pharmacist said that there's no real regulation of melatonin and in some cases, it's packaged overseas and what goes into the melatonin capsules can't be completely trusted.  I know this is just an anecdote, but it really opened up my eyes about the use of melatonin especially how liberally it's given to children.[/quote]

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