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Did your adhd child not sleep as a baby?



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amother
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Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 9:03 am
My baby is a toddler now and ever since she's born she's not sleeping. Putting her to sleep for nap or for the night takes forever and she just won't fall asleep. I've tried different approaches (except cio) and nothing worked. I have a feeling there must be something more to it. When I address this issue with the pediatrician he says to do cio. That can't be the only solution. It just occurred to me that maybe this is an early symptom of adhd. My other child and husband are diagnosed with ADD.
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amother
Nasturtium


 

Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 9:35 am
Mom of 5.y.o. with add. She slept fine at night, but putting her to sleep was a nightmare. Day naps were also very very short.
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amother
Bluebonnet


 

Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 10:06 am
All of my kids have adhd and all of were (and still are) poor sleepers. It's a thing, a lot of adhd kids have trouble sleeping.
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amother
Dill


 

Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 10:14 am
My teen DD was only recently diagnosed with ADHD.

She was hands down my hardest to put to sleep, and woke up the most....

Never thought it was connected.
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amother
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Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 10:26 am
I need ideas with how I can make it easier- supplements etc.

Even nursing to sleep doesn't make her fall asleep. I've tried giving melo chew but it didn't help- I probably didn't give enough.
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amother
Razzmatazz


 

Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 10:31 am
One did and one didn't. Their ADHD also presents very differently as preteens.
The issue that many super alert babies have is in shutting down. I would suggest making it a priority to give some 'wind down time' in a quieter area before the nap and then make sure the room where she sleeps is very dark and put on a sound machine. Keeping to a schedule is also helpful for this kind of baby. Many times the hyper alert aware busy babies who sleep less actually need more sleep, they just don't show signs of being tired as much. You can even try her naps or bedtime a drop earlier.
There are also tons of babies who have a hard time sleeping bc of temperament or some other reason and do not ever have ADHD.
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amother
Lightblue


 

Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 10:36 am
I have several kids with ADHD and several without.
All my babies were marvelous sleepers and nappers.
Definitely no correlation in this house.
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amother
Sunflower


 

Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 10:38 am
The same brain differences that cause adhd symptoms can also cause sleep issues.

We find magnesium incredibly calming for the nervous system, esp topically like a footsoak or lotion in the evening.
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mha3484




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 10:40 am
I have two kids with ADHD one sleeps great and one is a horrible sleeper
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amother
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Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 10:48 am
amother Sunflower wrote:
The same brain differences that cause adhd symptoms can also cause sleep issues.

We find magnesium incredibly calming for the nervous system, esp topically like a footsoak or lotion in the evening.


Can you please tell me what magnesium supp and lotion to get? Tysm
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amother
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Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 10:49 am
amother Razzmatazz wrote:
One did and one didn't. Their ADHD also presents very differently as preteens.
The issue that many super alert babies have is in shutting down. I would suggest making it a priority to give some 'wind down time' in a quieter area before the nap and then make sure the room where she sleeps is very dark and put on a sound machine. Keeping to a schedule is also helpful for this kind of baby. Many times the hyper alert aware busy babies who sleep less actually need more sleep, they just don't show signs of being tired as much. You can even try her naps or bedtime a drop earlier.
There are also tons of babies who have a hard time sleeping bc of temperament or some other reason and do not ever have ADHD.


Beleive me I've tried these very 'basic' ideas.
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amother
Sunflower


 

Post Tue, Dec 06 2022, 10:53 am
amother OP wrote:
Can you please tell me what magnesium supp and lotion to get? Tysm
https://www.iherb.com/pr/jigsa.....06936

https://www.iherb.com/pr/cardi.....55928

https://earthley.com/product/g.....tion/

Not magnesium but also a great sleep aid https://www.iherb.com/pr/biora.....69670
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amother
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Post Wed, Dec 07 2022, 12:25 pm
amother Sunflower wrote:
https://www.iherb.com/pr/jigsaw-health-magpure-malate-120-capsules/106936

https://www.iherb.com/pr/cardi.....55928

https://earthley.com/product/g.....tion/

Not magnesium but also a great sleep aid https://www.iherb.com/pr/biora.....69670


Thanks so much for taking the time to post the links. Can these supplements be given to a toddler?
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amother
Sunflower


 

Post Wed, Dec 07 2022, 12:47 pm
amother OP wrote:
Thanks so much for taking the time to post the links. Can these supplements be given to a toddler?
Yes. The oral ones can be opened and give maybe a quarter cap twice a day with some applesauce. Malate is better in the morning, taurate is better in the afternoon.
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amother
OP


 

Post Wed, Dec 07 2022, 12:49 pm
Great. Should I try supplements first or also do the lotion?
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amother
Sunflower


 

Post Wed, Dec 07 2022, 1:16 pm
amother OP wrote:
Great. Should I try supplements first or also do the lotion?
Maybe start with the bioray sleepy and lotion on bottom of feet and under arms first and then if you need more the supps.
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amother
Pink


 

Post Wed, Dec 07 2022, 1:31 pm
The not sleeping is silent reflux
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