https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:20:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep/page/2#post-2256206 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:36:11 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2256206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used it last night, and I don't know if it's just a coincidence, but she slept much better last night. I put it on her feet and tummy. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep/page/2#post-2255166 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 08:41:17 +0000 snowjewelz 2255166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: Haha yeah that's my same situation, I feel like she had slept better than before, but still not great since she is cutting her top teeth too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep/page/2#post-2255141 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 08:32:04 +0000 bushelandapeck 2255141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After reading this thread on Monday I went out and bought some lotion on my way home. I've been putting it on the soles of her feet right before putting her into her zipadee and it *might* be helping?? She did sleep better the past two nights, but she also just cut two teeth earlier this week so it might be because of that. Either way, I am going to keep using it! lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep/page/2#post-2255136 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 08:29:10 +0000 snowjewelz 2255136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Keybee: Yeah! I had no idea benefits of magnesium till I was researching it for my LO! I need to smear more on myself too to see if it helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep/page/2#post-2255112 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 08:15:05 +0000 Keybee 2255112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is very interesting. I've been meaning to get some magnesium, I've heard it's great for stress and bm's, this may be the final push I need to get around to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep/page/2#post-2255103 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 08:07:04 +0000 snowjewelz 2255103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Peasinapod: I read that sometimes the oil can irritate skin so that's why I ordered lotion. </p> <p>So far it seems to help a little bit but def nothing magical... But I have been very cautious and putting just a little bit on her feet. I'm thinking of putting more, I think the body only absorbs what it needs... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep/page/2#post-2254801 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 18:50:31 +0000 Peasinapod 2254801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really looking forward to everyone's updates @Pumpkin Pie: @snowjewelz: !!</p> <p>My aunt tested out oil mixed with lotion on herself and said she did sleep longer and deeper. I'm not sure where to order either the lotion or oil from though. Wish I could buy it local. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep/page/2#post-2254257 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:15:06 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2254257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, I really hope it works. I should be getting mine tomorrow, and I'm praying this is magical stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep/page/2#post-2253986 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 08:45:30 +0000 snowjewelz 2253986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: @Pumpkin Pie: @Peasinapod:</p> <p>Ok so I feel like she slept a little better?? Still woke up but maaaaybe not as many times?? I think I will do this consistently for at least 3-5 days and then report back again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2253692 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 21:40:05 +0000 snowjewelz 2253692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: @Pumpkin Pie: @Peasinapod: </p> <p>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! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2253144 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:15:58 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2253144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I'm curious to hear how it works for you too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2253131 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:07:01 +0000 Ginger333 2253131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2253120 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:54:54 +0000 Mamaof2 2253120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ginger333: @Mrs. Coral: what flavor do you guys use? I have been thinking about trying this </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2253117 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:49:56 +0000 Ginger333 2253117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2253049 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:38:19 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2253049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO has been having such terrible sleep that I ordered it this morning. I hope it works! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2252824 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 05:43:24 +0000 snowjewelz 2252824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: I'm so anxiously waiting for it! I ordered from Etsy and it took her a few days snd USPS takes forever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2252801 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:33:16 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2252801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: have you had a chance to try the lotion? Did it work for sleep? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2245304 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:48:25 +0000 snowjewelz 2245304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> <p>I was also about to get it from SimplyOwlNatural. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2245229 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:49:13 +0000 Peasinapod 2245229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: don't forget to report back about your findings! What shop on etsy did you buy from? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2244562 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 22:13:21 +0000 peaches1038 2244562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2244504 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:57:40 +0000 snowjewelz 2244504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just ordered from Etsy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2244503 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:57:20 +0000 snowjewelz 2244503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: I read that ppl seem to have more issues with oil but not lotion </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2244499 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:55:21 +0000 Cole 2244499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2244476 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:33:56 +0000 coopsmama 2244476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kimberlybee: Hope it helps! </p> <p>@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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2244367 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:35:54 +0000 gotkimchi 2244367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: do you do it once a day before bed or before naps as well? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2244361 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:31:05 +0000 Kimberlybee 2244361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: I think I need this lotion for myself! I am having terrible insomnia lately. Thanks for the tip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2244359 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:30:14 +0000 sarac 2244359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2244288 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:54:04 +0000 gotkimchi 2244288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: yes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2244285 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:50:08 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2244285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> <p>Is the crying out normal baby sleep behavior? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-and-sleep#post-2244264 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:30:19 +0000 coopsmama 2244264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> <p>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. </p>