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Does your child have trouble falling asleep? The melatonin trend has reached children, but specialists urge caution
Pediatricians warn against the indiscriminate use of melatonin supplements for children, emphasizing that they should not replace medical consultation or proper sleep hygiene. While melatonin is effectively prescribed by doctors for specific neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and ADHD, experts caution against purchasing over-the-counter gummies and drops without professional assessment of the child's sleep difficulties.
Why it matters
If your child is struggling to sleep, do not rely on over-the-counter melatonin without consulting a pediatrician; specialists warn that self-medicating may mask underlying issues or be unnecessary without establishing proper sleep habits first.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
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