Safe Swaps for Melatonin
I have always struggled with sleep. So, I’ve tried A LOT of safe sleep aid products.
I have a really hard time turning my brain off at night so it takes me a LONG time to fall asleep. I’m also a light sleeper, so little things wake me, and then I have trouble falling back asleep. I’ve been learning about the importance of sleep lately and the effects sleep deprivation have on your daily life and it’s pretty scary. The more “sleep debt” you have, the less executive function you have during the day. This means it’s harder to make decisions, think, and function as a human… Lack of sleep can even increase your risk of dying earlier than those who get enough sleep. Sleep is truly not something to be taken lightly. But, neither are the long term side effects of Melatonin. Despite my very serious sleep struggles, I would not touch melatonin. So, what are some safe alternatives? I’m glad you asked!
What I’ve used for the kids and/or myself:
Lavender Essential Oil – rolled on bottom of feet and/or back of neck
Earthley’s Sleepy Time Tincture – dropped in mouth
Earthley’s Goodnight Lotion – rubbed on tummy and legs
Organic Tart Cherry Juice – consumed during the day
Epsom Salt baths before bed – in bath
Green Compass Sleep Boost – taken orally
Green Compass Sleep Jellies – consumed before bed (would recommend for age 2+ starting with 1/4 jelly)
Green Compass Full Spectrum Nano Jellies – consumed before bed (would recommend for age 5+ starting with 1/4 jelly)
My thoughts/experiences:
Lavender oil used on Willow – Noticed no improvement
Earthley’s Sleepy Time Tincture – Noticed no improvement for Willow. Helps me fall and stay asleep a little bit. Helps Adeline fall and stay asleep as far as I can tell.
Eathley’s Goodnight Lotion – Noticed no improvement for Willow. Adeline loves it. Does nothing for me.
Organic Tart Cherry Juice – Noticed no improvement for Willow.
Epsom Salt baths before bed – Noticed no improvement for sleeping but does help calm both kids and make bedtime routine easier.
Green Compass Sleep Boost – Helps me fall and stay asleep more than the Earthly tincture but not as well as the jellies.
Green Compass Sleep Jellies – These work amazingly. They are my favorite thing I’ve used for myself. These help me sleep the best of anything I’ve tried. I fall asleep faster and stay asleep ALL NIGHT!
Green Compass Full Spectrum Nano Jellies – These also work amazingly. They knock me out really fast and put me into a DEEP sleep. If you want a really good, restorative deep sleep, these are for you.
Links (it means the world to my family when you use my links to shop!):
Earthley – https://earthley.com/ref/dericoj/
Cherry Juice –https://amzn.to/3SUFwKI
Green Compass – https://jessicaderico.greencompassglobal.com/share/573327
*the Green Compass link gets you $10 off your first order*
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