{"id":28222,"date":"2021-10-14T17:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T21:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=28222"},"modified":"2021-10-15T16:17:45","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T20:17:45","slug":"kid-friendly-sleep-supplements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/kid-friendly-sleep-supplements\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Consider A Sleep Supplement For Your Kid?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Kids need a lot of sleep. <\/span>In fact, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5078711\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">recommends<\/span><\/a> children aged six to 12 years sleep nine to 12 hours per night, and that teenagers should sleep eight to 10 hours. But for some kids, hitting those numbers is easier said than done\u2014and the consequences of not getting enough quality rest run deep.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s3\">\u201c<\/span>The American Academy of Pediatrics <a href=\"https:\/\/pedsinreview.aappublications.org\/content\/32\/3\/91.long\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">estimates<\/span><\/a> that 25 to 50 percent of children have sleep problems,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/lp\/nutritionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Vitamin Shoppe nutritionist<\/a> Brittany Michels, M.S., R.D.N., L.D.N. <span class=\"s3\">\u201c<\/span>Lack of sleep and poor-quality sleep have both been associated with a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25762537\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">decline in attention and alertness<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20093054\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">learning and memory<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20202902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">cognitive performance<\/span><\/a>, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27713765\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">mood<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Though there are plenty of tactics you can try in order to improve your kids<span class=\"s3\">\u2019 <\/span>sleep routines, certain natural supplements that support a good snooze can come in handy in some cases. Here<span class=\"s3\">\u2019<\/span>s what you should know about your options.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><b>When should parents consider a kid-friendly sleep supplement?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s3\">\u201c<\/span>If children complain that they have trouble falling asleep or have difficulty staying awake or concentrating during the day due to lack of sleep, you might consider incorporating certain supplements into their evening routine,\u201d says Roseanne Schnell, C.D.N., another nutritionist for The Vitamin Shoppe. This can be especially helpful if you<span class=\"s3\">\u2019<\/span>ve already tried a number of other strategies and nighttime ritual tweaks without success.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/kids-sleep-routine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Expert Tips To Improve Your Kid&#8217;s Sleep Routine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">If you<span class=\"s3\">\u2019<\/span>re interested in exploring natural ways to support your child<span class=\"s3\">\u2019<\/span>s sleep, talk to their pediatrician or doctor first to rule out any medication interactions or discuss other concerns.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><b>The\u00a0best sleep supplements for kids<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p5\">Luckily, there are plenty of kid-friendly supplements to try if your child keeps coming up short on sleep. And, many of them come in forms specifically created to appeal to children, such as gummies, chews, and liquids. Here are four of the most popular options..<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Melatonin<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s3\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/supplement-with-melatonin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melatonin<\/a> is a hormone that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/melatonin-what-you-need-to-know%2523:~:text=Melatonin%252520is%252520a%252520hormone%252520that,in%252520the%252520body%252520beyond%252520sleep.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">helps regulate<\/span><\/a> the body&#8217;s sleep cycle,\u201d explains Schnell. When darkness rolls in around evening-time, the brain responds by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/melatonin-for-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">upping the production of melatonin<\/span><\/a>, which signals to the body that it<span class=\"s3\">\u2019<\/span>s time to wind down, making us feel tired. Because of its role in the body, taking a melatonin supplement may be helpful for little ones who have trouble drifting off when it<span class=\"s3\">\u2019<\/span>s time for light<span class=\"s3\">\u2019<\/span>s out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s3\">\u201c<\/span>Kids should take 0.5 milligrams initially and increase by 0.5 milligrams as needed to support a restful night of sleep,&#8221; says Michels. &#8220;Start low and go slow!\u201d She recommends kids ages three to five not exceed one milligram per night while kids six to 12 stick to two milligrams or less.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">For best results, have your child take their supplement 30 minutes to one hour before bed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Our Picks:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/melatonin-1-mg-2-oz\/vs-4289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Vitamin Shoppe brand Raspberry Liquid Melatonin<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/childrens-sleep-melatonin-30-chewable-tablets\/zbe1006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zarbee&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Sleep with Melatonin Natural Grape Tablets<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/kids-sleep-gummies-razzzberry-50-gummies\/oly1022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olly Razzzberry Kids Sleep Gummies with Melatonin and L-Theanine<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p5\"><b>2. Magnesium<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p5\">A popular supplement amongst people of all ages, <span class=\"s3\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\/magnesium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">magnesium<\/a> is an essential mineral that supports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5452159\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">relaxation<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3703169\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">sleep<\/span><\/a>,\u201d says Schnell. Though it<span class=\"s3\">\u2019<\/span>s found in all sorts of foods, most people don<span class=\"s3\">\u2019<\/span>t get enough, meaning that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/magnesium-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">supplement can help many people truly meet their needs<\/span><\/a> and reap the bedtime benefits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Since taking too much at once can cause loose stools, Michels recommends starting slow and increasing the dosage gradually, easing off slightly if any digestive changes pop up.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Here are the recommended dosages for various age groups:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li5\">1-3 years old: 65 milligrams per day<\/li>\n<li class=\"li5\">4-8 years old: 110 milligrams per day<\/li>\n<li class=\"li5\">9-18 years old: 350 milligrams per day <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Our Picks:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/calm-specifics-kids-mixed-berry-flavor-6-oz-powder\/n3-1059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural Vitality Natural Calm Kids Mixed Berry Magnesium Powder<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/animal-parade-childrens-magnesium-100-mg-cherry-90-chewable-tablets\/nt-1072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natures Plus Animal Parade Mag Kidz Chewable Magnesium<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p5\"><b>3. L-Theanine<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s3\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/supplements\/amino-acids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L-theanine<\/a> is an amino acid found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-natural-remedies\/herbal-teas\/green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">green tea<\/a> that has natural relaxing effects and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6366437\/\"><span class=\"s2\">supports<\/span><\/a> sleep,\u201d says Schnell. And while tea often contains caffeine, which can keep kids up at night, an l-theanine supplement offers those calming perks without the undesirable energy boost.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Start with 50 milligrams for children ages eight and older, and increase to up to 200 milligrams for children 12 and older, suggests Schnell.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Our Picks:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/kal-relax-a-saurus-30-chewables\/ka-7048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KAL Dinosaurs Relax-a-Saurus L-Theanine Grape Supplement<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/l-theanine-gummies-100-mg-60-gummies\/jf-7351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jarrow Formulas Apple L-Theanine Gummies<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p5\"><b>4. Lemon Balm<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s3\">An under-appreciated but totally great kid&#8217;s sleep supplement, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-natural-remedies\/herbs-a-z\/herbs-f-n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lemon balm<\/a> supports nervousness and overexcitement,\u201d says Michels. This herb, which is a part of the mint family, has been shown in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology\/melissa-officinalis\"><span class=\"s2\">studies<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to increase levels of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/gaba\/\"><span class=\"s2\">GABA<\/span><\/a> (<span class=\"s8\">gamma aminobutyric acid), a neurotransmitter that decreases nervous system stimulation, bringing about a calming effect in the brain <\/span>during sleep, which may support sleep quality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Kids between 25 and 49 pounds can take up to 200 milligrams of lemon balm, according to Michels.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Our Picks:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/lemon-balm-2-fl-oz\/vs-1847\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plnt brand Liquid Lemon Balm<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/kids-cool-calm-collected-grape-40-gummies\/nw-0023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Nature<\/b><span class=\"s7\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"s4\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>s Way Kids Cool, Calm &amp; Collected Gummies<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kids need a lot of sleep. In fact, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends children aged six to 12 years sleep nine to 12 hours per night, and that teenagers should sleep eight to 10 hours. But for some kids, hitting those numbers is easier said than done\u2014and the consequences of not getting enough<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/kid-friendly-sleep-supplements\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Should You Consider A Sleep Supplement For Your Kid?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":212,"featured_media":28228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","category-the-latest"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Should You Consider A Sleep Supplement For Your Kid? 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