Here's at least a decent but possibly partial list of things we have used to hekp our kids sleep:
-Baby-Vites liquid b-coplex by World Organics
-Calm by Standard Vitamins
-Taking walks before bed
-Chamomile tea
-Making sure they are fed well becore bed (not just milk if they are in a growth spurt)
-Letting 'em cry for a bit if we know they don't have empty tummies or soiled diapies
-Nerve Assists (Our kids love these. They are very calming and simple to do.)
-Having a heart to heart about the rest of family needing sleep too. This had evem worked on babies.
-Monitoring temp of room a bit better.
-Keeping air and room clean
Maybe I will think of more, but this is a pretty good start!
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