So in researching about something, I stumbled across the relationship between magnesium and sleep. Apparently some people either take a supplement while bf, or give their child a supplement, or make a lotion for their babies, and often times babies sleep better?!
I don't have a specific article b/c I was just reading a bunch of things that happens when you are low in magnesium. Now I want to take a supplement to see if it helps at all!
cantaloupe / 6059 posts
I started using a magnesium lotion on my chronically poor sleeper. Took her naps from 1 hour to 3 and now she only wakes up 1x a night as opposed to 4-5! Worked for us. 
clementine / 770 posts
I had never heard of this before... But in the ten months of my babies life I have tried everything under the sun to improve sleep. Supplements for her make me nervous, but if me taking one would help I'm all for it!!
cantaloupe / 6059 posts
@snowjewelz: I bought it through Real Traditions. It's expensive but only requires a dime sized drop a day so it lasts forever.
I saw almost an immediate difference with naps and it took probably a week for night time sleep to be affected but we're still going strong. No sleep training or anything - just the lotion! My mom recommended it to me on a whim and I went for it.
clementine / 812 posts
Check out Natural Calm. The reviews on Amazon are amazing. I think the product is amazing. I high recommend it. It helps me relax physically, emotionally, and mentally. I sound like a nut, but it is pretty great. It's a magnesium supplement that you mix with water.
honeydew / 7504 posts
Hmm...I used to take magnesium (1000mg/day) for migraines. I don't really think it helped me sleep any better.
grapefruit / 4649 posts
Heads up if you take an oral supplement it can help move things along in the bm department as well- but it's not instant, just know you may have looser than normal the next day. My midwife actually had me take it with zofran to counteract constipation.
Epson salt baths are another way that's supposed to be great but maybe check with your pediatrician about that for a baby because of the salt.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@Peasinapod: yeah! I'm thinking of either taking some myself or do a lotion! I have never heard of this either until I stumbled upon it!
@littlebug: I don't care if I sleep better hahaha, I'm hoping it can help DD sleep better lol!
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@gotkimchi: I might try one from Amazon
@FaithFertility: Haha I am willing to try anything as long as it's safe and doesn't require crying!
cantaloupe / 6059 posts
@gotkimchi: shoot! When I bought it I couldn't get lavender because it was sold out but the red tea was available - just checked and both are gone! Crazy.
Also, I've used some on myself and do find if I'm having a hard time falling asleep it helps. Might be the placebo effect, but you never know!
persimmon / 1431 posts
What?!?! I want this lotion for my child NOW!
I read about the positive effects of magnesium and took a supplement last week and it sure moved things along. My DH swears by his daily supplement.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@gotkimchi: ancient minerals?
@Pumpkin Pie: If you BF you can take a supplement too; but I was thinking the lotion can be part of the bedtime routine too
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@coopsmama: btw, are you massaging it all over or just applying to the feet or something?
pomelo / 5607 posts
@Cole: I was going to say, I take it for regular BM's. It was a lifesaver while pregnant.
Can't say that I ever noticed any sleep changes on it, but it can't hurt! Just do be careful. If you take too much by accident you will be on the toilet a lot, and it's not fun! (I switched brands and the new one was one pill, not two, and I didn't realize it. Bad idea.)
cantaloupe / 6059 posts
@snowjewelz: I massage it right at her belly button. I do feet if I'm going to have her wear socks but since it's been summer and hot mostly it's been pretty much just at her belly button.
I've been told it's quite uncommon to take too much topically so that's why I went with the lotion - less user error to worry about with a baby! I've not noticed any difference in either of my kid's BMs since we started with it - no runny diapers or multiple loose stools or anything like that.
persimmon / 1431 posts
@snowjewelz: I stopped BFing, so its lotion or nothing. My LO sleeps, but cries out a few times a night. I don't have to pick her up, but she wakes up everyone. I was hoping the lotion would stop that.
Is the crying out normal baby sleep behavior?
pomelo / 5093 posts
I started taking mag early this pregnancy for swelling and also constipation. I'm still sleeping perfectly, even now two days overdue. I wonder if it's related??? I'll take it to keep me regular forever.
grapefruit / 4997 posts
@coopsmama: I think I need this lotion for myself! I am having terrible insomnia lately. Thanks for the tip!
nectarine / 2400 posts
@coopsmama: do you do it once a day before bed or before naps as well?
cantaloupe / 6059 posts
@Kimberlybee: Hope it helps!
@gotkimchi: I do it just before naps. I call it "special lotion" so both the kids get excited now when I pull it out and I feel like it helps them get in the nap mindset. They are 12 months and 2 years old.
grapefruit / 4649 posts
@coopsmama: do you know what the concentration is? I have an oil that I had bought and am thinking of trying it with my lo. If I recall it said something about it making skin itchy or burning or something initially? Did you have to start with a little and work your way up or am I just remembering this wrong?
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@Cole: I read that ppl seem to have more issues with oil but not lotion
nectarine / 2047 posts
I use ancient minerals magnesium oil for restless legs and it's supposed to help with anxiety too. I've used it for a while even before becoming pregnant so I can't say whether it helps with sleep, though I've not had any problems! My skin was def itchy when I first started using it, but it went away. I heard the lotion doesn't burn or itch. I'm going to remember this for my baby!!
clementine / 770 posts
@snowjewelz: don't forget to report back about your findings! What shop on etsy did you buy from?
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@Peasinapod: TheNaturalSoapShop. She told me to tell her to ask for unscented for a baby. Hers was the cheapest since I didn't want to spend much not know if it works.
I was also about to get it from SimplyOwlNatural.
persimmon / 1431 posts
@snowjewelz: have you had a chance to try the lotion? Did it work for sleep?
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@Pumpkin Pie: I'm so anxiously waiting for it! I ordered from Etsy and it took her a few days snd USPS takes forever!
persimmon / 1431 posts
My LO has been having such terrible sleep that I ordered it this morning. I hope it works!
kiwi / 543 posts
@Mrs. Coral: That's what we use too - I love it. We started giving it to DS (he's 6) before school and it helped him so much with concentration and mood swings. DD (9) takes it before bed and she's sleeping so much better, it used to take her forever to fall asleep.
squash / 13208 posts
@Ginger333: @Mrs. Coral: what flavor do you guys use? I have been thinking about trying this
kiwi / 543 posts
@Mamaof2: Locally we only have the raspberry lemon flavour, it's really sour, thankfully the kids don't mind, but I don't really like it.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@Mrs.KMM: @Pumpkin Pie: @Peasinapod:
Ok it came! I rubbed a little bit on her soles.. So I'm not sure if it's the best place, how she absorbs, etc. Plus she is teething after all so I'm not toooo hopeful. I'm gonna rub some on my feet too haha!
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