You are not alone momma. I have done similar for the exact same reason-minus bloody tongue. I however use a cbd and melatonin formula. And i put it in my baby girls bottle with her milk. And omgggg relief. Her teething was having her cry hours straight. And yes she still wakes up. But it has been a drastic difference.

Hi @Celi, thanks for sharing! I’m so sorry to hear you had such a struggle with your son’s teething. Hopefully the worst is over!

And then a miracle happened–he slept. It wasn’t perfect sleep, he still woke up several times after biting his tongue, but he slept.

Every week or so, I stopped giving it to him to test if he still needed it. Once there was a break from teething, we stopped the melatonin completely. Once the teething started up again, I waited a day or two and then decided if it was appropriate to start the melatonin again.

In no way did I ever consider this to be a permanent solution, rather I think of it as part of my “Mommy arsenal.”

Parenting is not a perfect science. We do the best we can for our kids. Kudos to every parent that may not be perfect but it’s still present and trying!!

What brand are you giving him and where do i get this? Same problem over here!! 10 months old will not sleep unless on me today she stayed up all day it was unreal!! ?

Our daughter just turned 2 a couple months ago and hardly naps and takes 2 hours to fall asleep on a normal night. She also can be up for days. Since the actual day she was born (healthy) she did not nap. One day old in the hospital would not fall asleep. She may take up to 5 naps a month if we are lucky. She just goes and goes and goes. We tried melatonin one night after doing some research and within 5 min she was out and slept all night. We’ve given it to her about 5 times in the last two months and every time she’s out like a light. Once she falls asleep she’s fine, but getting her there is very tough. Schedules don’t work, running it out of her doesn’t work, she has a good diet and is always happy just won’t sleep. She’s actually crying in her bed as we speak at 8:44 and we put her down at her normal time at 7 with NO nap today. We just don’t know what to do but obviously don’t want to harm her. But yes, not sleeping does in fact harm them…. what is a parent to do

@Maggie, thanks for your reply! Since we aren’t medical professionals, I would suggest mentioning it to your child’s doctor and getting their input since they know your family history and child. 🙂 I’m sorry I can’t give you a specific do or don’t!

Neosha- thank you for your response. I know you can’t make recommendations on supplements for babies or kids. However, is there anything that I should look for in the ingredients or labeling of melatonins that are on the market that I should absolutely avoid be aware of when selecting this for use should I decide to go that route. Thanks!

@Maggie – Thank you for reading and for sharing! Giving melatonin to your children to aid in better sleep can definitely be controversial and we always welcome healthy, productive discussion on our blog. 🙂 And, we definitely feel your pain about the not sleeping in the car seat or plane! Using melatonin situationally isn’t unheard of, no – whether it’s a good option for your little girl is another case. You’ll want to discuss this with her healthcare professional to ensure there’s no medical reason for her not to have melatonin before using it – testing, situationally or otherwise. If her pediatrician approves it and you’re comfortable with it, there’s no reason you can’t give it a try. Good luck, Maggie – we hope it all goes well!