Calming drugs for children 3 years. Sedative for children: what can be given. Indications for the use of sleeping pills in children of different ages

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Children are able to experience stress, fear, anxiety, depression, worry about problems, discord with friends and family. The result is often tearfulness, irritability, emotional excitability, which has nothing to do with the development of mental illness. Many parents cannot cope with upset kids and turn to doctors for help. In this case, the pediatrician can recommend various sedatives or complex herbal teas that can calm an excited baby, prevent the development of tantrums and normalize sleep.

Types of sedatives for children

Hysterical seizures, psychological stress are removed not only by medication. In addition to medicinal sedatives, which can be purchased at pharmacies, pediatricians advise the following methods:

herbal medicine, including decoctions and teas from medicinal herbs;
folk remedies;
homeopathy;
pedagogical measures of influence on the child.

The cause of nervous excitement lies in the vulnerable and sensitive child's psyche. The not yet fully formed nervous system of the baby is not able to effectively regulate the mood swings of the body. The children do not understand how to behave in stressful situations, and parents do not always distinguish manifestations of neurosis from simple irritability, so it is important to consult doctors and start taking sedatives as soon as children begin to act up more than usual and behave more nervously, irritably.

Calming herbs for the child's nervous system

Not all parents are ready to give their child a mountain of sedative pills to calm him and his nervous system, but there is not enough strength to endure sleepless nights. Medicinal sedative preparations based on herbal preparations gently act on the nervous system, relieve excitement and have an advantage over other options due to their balanced composition. The most popular and suitable sedatives for babies:

The name of the sedative		Action	Indications	Mode of application	Price, rubles
Bayu-bai - soothing drops for children	oregano, mint, chamomile, lemon balm, mint, purified water, citric and glutamic acids, glycerin, magnesium sulfate, sodium benzoate, Aspasvit sweetener	the drug prevents the development of stress, adapts the child's body to great physical, psycho-emotional stress, restores the natural sleep pattern, improves memory and thinking	sedatives for children from 3 years	5-10 drops three times a day or 1-15 drops thirty minutes before bedtime
Calm down - calming collection for children	green tea, thyme, alfalfa, motherwort, rosehip, lemon balm, peppermint, kelp powder.	normalizes the sleep pattern of the baby, calms the neuromuscular system, lulls before going to bed.	can be used from any age.	children older than three years, one sachet, diluted in a glass of boiling water, at bedtime, a sedative for children up to a year is poured into 1.5-2 glasses.
Fitosedan - collection.	collection No. 2 - valerian, mint, motherwort, hops, licorice; No. 3 - valerian, sweet clover, oregano, thyme, motherwort.	sedative of plant origin, has a calming, antispasmodic effect.	Can be used from 12 years old.	two tablespoons of the collection is poured with a glass of boiling water, taken orally four times a day half an hour before meals, a third of a glass for two weeks.	70–100 depending on collection number

Homeopathic sedatives

Conventional medicine is skeptical about homeopathic sedatives, but parents often choose such remedies for overexcited, nervous babies. In this case, a doctor's consultation is still necessary, since not all remedies are recommended for babies and will do without exceptions and contraindications. Homeopathic remedies contain herbal ingredients.

Very popular are:

Tool name		Action	Indications	Mode of application	Price, rubles
Naughty in the form of granules	Staphysagria, С200+ Wormwood, С200+ Pharmacy Chamomile,	Normalizes sleep, calms the nervous system	Age over five years	5 granules half an hour before meals once a day, preferably in the evening. The course is one month.
Note - drops, tablets	Sowing oats, chamomile, phosphorus, coffee tree, zinc valerinate. Auxiliary substance in drops - ethanol; tablets - potato starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate	Eliminates sleep disorders, helps with increased nervous excitability	Age at least three years for drops, for tablets - at least twelve years.	From 3 to 12 years - five drops three times a day, from 12 children - 10 drops or one tablet. Therapy lasts 1-4 months	240 - tablets 413 - drops
	Bryonia, Chamomilla, Staphysagria	Calms the overexcited nervous system, promotes fast falling asleep	Age over seven years	Dissolve in the morning 15 minutes before meals, 5 granules for two weeks
	Humulus Lupulus, Crategus, Hypericum Perforatum, Melissa Officinalis, Camomilla Recutita, Avena Sativa, Pycrinicum Acidum, Potassium Bromatum, Ammonium Bromatum, Sodium Bromatum, Ethanol	Helps with neurosis, sleep disturbance, increased excitability, neurasthenia.	Contraindicated for children under 2 years of age	Children under six years old - 5 drops 3 times a day; up to 12 years - 10 drops.
	Motherwort, hawthorn, coriander, valerian, nutmeg, lemon balm, sugar, starch, oats, calcium stearate, PVP.	The sedative has a tonic and calming effect.	Age over 12 years old	1-3 tablets three times a day with meals
Magnesia	Magnesium sulfate	Calms the nervous system	Age less than three years	One tablespoon of powder three times a day before meals
Kindinorm	Chamomilla, Valerian, Cuprum, Kalium Phosphoricum, Staphysagria, Calcium Hypophosphorozum	Reduces hyperexcitability, improves concentration	Age less than one year	Three times a day before or after meals in half an hour
BAD Bunny	Magnesium lactate, vitamin B6, dry thyme extract, chamomile, fennel fruit, lemon balm leaves, oregano, peppermint, vitamin C, fruit syrup (sugar, apple-cherry juice).	Indicated for stress, neurasthenia, soothes and relaxes	Age over three years	1-2 tea boats three times a day with meals

Homeopathic sedatives are available in the form of drops for oral administration, teas, mixtures. Such medicines are effective during the first trips to kindergarten, school and other stressful situations. Some sedatives are in the form of capsules (Magne B6 - compensates for magnesium deficiency), tablets (Dormikind - has a hypnotic effect). Most of these drugs contain glucose, which improves metabolic processes and reduces excitability.

Medical sedatives for children

Medicinal sedatives are indicated for children with non-pathological changes in the psycho-emotional plan. The choice of medication remains with the attending physician. One of the popular amino acid-based drugs is Glycine. This is a mild sedative for children, which is also prescribed for adults, promotes emotional relief, improves brain function, reduces excitability, and the consequences of physical activity. The price of the drug depends on the manufacturer, fluctuates around 250 rubles. Assign one tablet per day for a month.

Some sedative drugs are available in the form of a solution (sodium bromide) or powder for solution preparation (Citral, Diphenhydramine).

Other sedatives for children:

The name of the sedative		Action	Indications	Mode of application	Price, rubles
Pantogam in the form of tablets or syrup.	syrup - calcium hopantenate, glycerol, food sorbitol, sodium benzoate, citric acid, aspartame, flavor, water; tablets - calcium hopantenate, methylcellulose, magnesium hydroxycarbonate, calcium stearate, talc.	stimulates metabolism, has sedative, anticonvulsant, nootropic effects, reduces excitability, activates physical and mental activity.	Indicated for children of all ages	children up to a year are prescribed 5-10 ml of syrup per day, up to three years - 5-12 ml, up to seven children - 7.5-15 ml, from seven - 10-20 ml. The course of treatment is from one to three months.
Nootropic (capsules).	Glycine, gotu kola extract, ginkgo biloba extract, vitamins B3, K1, B5, B6, B12.	improves the performance of the brain, memory, blood circulation, vascular tone, reduces emotional stress, conflict.	indicated for children over 12 years of age	1-2 capsules once a day with meals. The course is 20 days.
Tenoten for children (tablets).	mixture of homeopathic dilutions C12, C30 and C50, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.	calms, reduces anxiety without side effects, helps to better endure psycho-emotional stress, improves thought processes.	Indicated for children of all ages	tablets dissolve 1-3 times a day, one tablet outside the meal. The course lasts from one to three months.
Phenibut tablets.	phenibut, lactose, potato starch, calcium stearate.	reduces anxiety, fear	Indicated for children over two years of age	children from two to eight years old are prescribed 50-100 mg of medication after meals three times a day, from eight to fourteen years old - 250 mg each.	depending on the manufacturer from 100 to 500

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Sedative medicines, herbal teas and homeopathic remedies are not the only methods of dealing with children's irritability. Soothing herbs are an excellent way out, which have a more gentle effect on the body and have almost no contraindications. Most herbs can be given to babies even up to a year old. Thoughtlessly giving any herbs is still impossible - it is important to consider the composition of the decoctions, dosage, method of application and consult a doctor. Suitable herbal remedies for children:

Valerian. Medications based on medicinal valerian relieve nervous excitement and relieve spasms due to the unique combination of alkaloids and essential oils in the composition. The advantage of this plant lies in its versatility - doctors recommend valerian even to infants to normalize sleep and to adolescents with increased nervous excitement.
Motherwort. As part of herbal preparations, this herbal remedy gently soothes the young nervous system. To prepare, take equal parts of valerian, motherwort, fennel and thyme, brew 2 tablespoons of the collection and consume chilled.
Melissa. Decoctions based on this herb, together with linden and peppermint, relieve physical stress, relax the child's body. Herbal teas based on linden and mint / lemon balm, thyme and valerian are effective. Both decoctions are brewed in half a liter of water, drink as needed or take a bath with its addition.
Water procedures in a warm fragrant bath restore the child's strength and prepare him for sleep. Valerian tincture, motherwort about forty drops are added to the water for newborns. For older children, a coniferous bath is suitable, which relaxes the baby and relieves nasal congestion.
Oatmeal tea is an unusual but effective method of getting rid of stress. Unpeeled oats, well washed and dried, are poured with boiling water in a ratio of 200 mg per 1 liter. The broth is brought to a boil, insisted for half an hour, filtered. The finished drink is drunk before meals, honey or sugar is added to taste.

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Nowadays, the intensive development of the baby is encouraged, does the increased susceptibility of the child always give results in learning and social adaptation, without negative behavioral reactions, whims and experiences? Modern research warns parents against inattentive attitude to children, from emotional and physical overload for babies, from stress and fatigue.

In cases where pedagogical correction has no power over the reactions of the child, when a problem is discovered and its manifestations reduce the quality of life of the baby, it is worth considering the use adequate sedative therapy. Emotional manifestations that appeared in childhood can lead to difficulties with character in adulthood. In case of excessive manifestation, the following can be considered dangerous:

irritability;
lack of sociability, fear of strangers and new acquaintances;
states;
prolonged tearfulness;
insomnia.

They can lead to unpredictable consequences and antisocial habits in the future. The most common behavioral disorder from infancy to adolescence is insomnia.

Causes of insomnia in children

When a baby in the second year of life has digestive problems, teeth are cut, or evening overexcitation occurs, no correction is required. Rather, you should help the child by trying to fix the problem. In the next period of development, from 3 to 6 years, poor sleep of a preschooler can have many reasons, first of all, such a child needs a strict regimen, the absence of emotional overload during the day and a balanced diet. Having traced all aspects of the baby's life, the probability of finding the cause of insomnia will increase and there will be hope for a speedy normalization of sleep.

The beginning of school life is associated with changes in the mental development of children; schoolchildren are often unprepared for the changed regime and various loads. The insomnia that occurs against this background indicates an overexcitation of the child's nervous system; anxiety, irritability, and restlessness may also be present. In these cases, it is worth seeking the advice of a pediatrician, he is likely to select the appropriate one or advise a consultation with a neurologist.

What sedatives can be given to children

Many parents are interested in what kind of sedative pills exist for children that can be given with a child's deviant behavior. Without consulting a specialist, it is impossible to take measures for self-administration of drugs. This can lead to negative consequences, in addition, children often have a back reaction even to the drug prescribed by the doctor.

To restore emotional stability and withdrawal, there are different types of drugs that can be used to bring the child to active interaction with the outside world with a positive attitude towards what is happening.

Sedatives for children

Medications for anxiety and insomnia in children have metabolic or nootropic properties with a sedative effect. Frequently used ones include, for example, which contains an active amino acid. The drug has a weak sedative and antidepressant effect, is prescribed for nervousness, sleep disorders and many other indications. It has practically no contraindications and can be prescribed to children from birth.

Common anti-anxiety products are soothing tablets for children, for example, for children from 3 years of age in the form of lozenges. For many diseases of the nervous system and increased excitability, doctors prescribe, the positive effect of which is noticeable after a couple of days of admission.

Children's sedatives from a year

Sedative drugs are not recommended for children from the age of one, since the baby's psyche is too imperfect, but remedies proven by many generations, for example, "Glycine", are prescribed even for newborns with encephalopathies and sleep disorders. The effect of the drug is considered harmless. The solution "Magne B6" for oral administration is indicated for children from the age of one and is used for minor sleep disturbances, irritability, increased fatigue and heart palpitations.

Children's sedative from 3 years

From the age of three, sedative preparations for children are available in a wide range. The body of a grown child responds better to correction. The homeopathic preparation "Tenoten" for children has proven itself well. The drug can also be prescribed by a specialist to a child from 3 years old under appropriate supervision. The complex (a drug in the form of tablets is indicated for children from 6 years of age) will also regulate the problem of insomnia, strengthen emotions, give strength and health. With a minimum of side effects, you can prescribe funds to patients without risk to health.

Sedative for children from 6-7 years

Used children's sedative pills for younger students consist of both herbal remedies and artificially synthesized components. The components of the group belonging to homeopathic remedies can make life easier for the baby.

Sedatives for children after 10 years

All child sedatives for older children are prescribed by doctors after a thorough analysis of the information collected about the child. Appointed (over 12 years old) will help to avoid sleep disorders and cheer up, allow you to look at events positively.

Homeopathic sedatives for children

Homeopathic remedies to relieve anxiety in children are widely used in our country. The actions of these drugs allow you to eliminate the problem of emotional tension, gently affect the structures of the nervous system, relieve irritability, and eliminate the feeling of fear.

Infusions in homeopathy are prepared with alcohol and, using them, you must strictly observe the dosage so as not to harm the child. At the beginning of the school year or a change of scenery, doctors recommend popular ones, which include infusions of motherwort, hawthorn, peony, oregano. Regular use of these drops allows you to normalize sleep and give the child a break from emotional upheaval.

Interesting facts about sedatives for children

In humans, the phases of sleep alternate, so the child may be more active when he sleeps lightly: tossing and turning, expressing sensations, screaming, and this is the norm.
Homeopathic medicines are available both in infusions and in capsules, tablets, dragees. You can choose the form that suits your child after consulting with your doctor.
An alternative to oral medications is a soothing bath.

Calming pills for the nervous system - an extensive group of drugs of synthetic or herbal origin, the action of which is aimed at normalizing the psycho-emotional background, increasing resistance to various external stimuli and maintaining the functions of the nervous system.

Drugs with a sedative effect are widely used in the treatment of neurosis, neurasthenia, disorders of the autonomic nervous system, are prescribed in the early stages of hypertension, as well as to alleviate menopausal symptoms in. The safest sedatives are herbal remedies, they can be purchased at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription, while strong sedatives can only be used strictly according to indications.

Types of sedatives

All sedative drugs are divided into the following groups:

Soothing tablets of plant origin. The basis of the preparations are extracts of valerian, motherwort, lily of the valley, passionflower, which have a mild sedative effect and reduce the excessive excitability of the nervous system.
Tranquilizers (anxiolytic drugs) - belong to the group of synthetic psychotropic drugs that can effectively eliminate increased anxiety, relieve unfounded fears, relieve nervous strain and deal with stress. These are strong benzodiazepine-based drugs that can be addictive, so they should be taken only under the supervision of a doctor. Representatives of this group are Diazepam, Frizium, Lorazepam, Amitriptyline.
Antidepressants are psychotropic drugs used in severe depressive states. Among them are strong sedatives - Bifol, Pyrazidol, Azafen. They quickly normalize the emotional background and improve the mental state of a person.
Antipsychotics (antipsychotics) - among the best representatives of this group are the drugs Truxal, Aminosine, Tizertsin. Applied with severe neurotic conditions, sleep disorders, excessive psychomotor agitation.
Barbiturates are powerful sedative pills for adults. Their danger is that such medicines can inhibit the activity of the nervous system and cause drug dependence. Barbiturates are available only by prescription. Most often, Relanium, Seduxen are prescribed, which have a pronounced sedative effect, without showing a strong hypnotic effect.

Among the listed sedatives, herbal preparations are considered the safest, they have a minimum of contraindications and rarely cause side effects. Synthetic drugs with a strong sedative effect in case of overdose have a toxic effect on the body, and with prolonged use they cause drug dependence, so you can’t just buy them in a pharmacy. Such funds can be taken only as prescribed by a doctor.

Herbal sedative pills

The drug is used to eliminate neurosis, autonomic disorders, anxiety, as well as in the treatment of nervous tics and stuttering in children. Conditions such as peptic ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract, liver failure, pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity and children's age (up to 2 years) serve as a restriction on admission. The price of Phenibut is from 130 rubles.

By prescription, pharmacies release strong sedatives from the group of tranquilizers, antipsychotics and antidepressants. All drugs should be prescribed by a specialist (neurologist, psychiatrist), after a full examination and diagnosis. Adult sedative pills are powerful drugs that, in addition to being therapeutic, can cause dangerous side effects if used incorrectly or overdosed.

These drugs have many contraindications, so they are prescribed with caution, and they are released from the pharmacy network only by prescription. Of the strong sedatives that are released by prescription, the following drugs can be called:

diazepam;
Phenazepam;
Lorazepam;
Amitriptyline;
Buspirone;
Bifol;
Sandoz;
Bromazepam;
Aminazin;
Tizercin;
fluoxetine;
Seduxen;
Relanium.

Among the powerful tranquilizers are the drugs Diazepam and Phenazepam, which have a complex effect - a pronounced sedative, hypnotic, relaxing and anticonvulsant effect, which allows these drugs to be used in the treatment of severe neurosis and psychopathic conditions.

The disadvantages of such drugs (neuroleptics, antidepressants, tranquilizers) are that with prolonged use they are addictive and drug dependent, and can also provoke negative side reactions from the digestive system, cardiovascular and.

Inexpensive drugs

The list of sedative pills presented on the shelves of pharmacies is quite extensive and includes hundreds of items. Among them, you can always find inexpensive funds that will not make a hole in the family budget. The most popular and cheapest sedatives include the following drugs:

Glycine (from 40 rubles);
Valerian (from 20 rubles);;
Motherwort (from 24 rubles);
Peony extract (from 80 rubles);
Adonis Brom (from 80 rubles);
Bromocamphor (from 90 rubles).

The drug is based on an amino acid, is available in the form of tablets for resorption under the tongue. The action of Glycine is aimed at reducing nervousness, anxiety, psycho-emotional stress. Taking pills improves mental abilities, facilitates the process of social adaptation, has a sedative and antitoxic effect.

Glycine improves mood, reduces the level of conflict, normalizes the functions of the central nervous system and the autonomic system. With its help, you can eliminate sleep disorders, recover from a stroke. In adolescents, the use of the drug reduces the level of aggressiveness, and helps students and students to cope with high loads during exams.

The composition of the drug includes potassium bromide and a glycoside isolated from a medicinal plant - adonis. The drug is prescribed for manifestations of vegetative-vascular dystonia and neurotic syndrome, accompanied by palpitations, anxiety, trembling of the limbs, increased sweating.

The drug exhibits a pronounced sedative and cardiotonic effect. Contraindications for admission are pregnancy, lactation, gastric ulcer, fructose intolerance.

A drug from the group of bromides, the action of which is aimed at enhancing the processes of inhibition in the brain, eliminating disorders, and normalizing cardiac activity.

When taken orally, the tablets have a pronounced sedative effect in case of increased nervous excitability, sleep disturbances, jumps in blood pressure, and changes in heart rhythm. The drug can not be used in renal and hepatic insufficiency, in childhood (up to 7 years), with hypersensitivity to its components.

Calming pills for children and teenagers

For children, safe herbal sedatives or homeopathic remedies are recommended. Safe sedatives based on motherwort, valerian, mint are traditionally recommended for children and adolescents with increased nervous excitability, accompanied by restlessness and sleep disorders, at a dosage recommended by a doctor.

Glycine is a popular remedy with a pronounced sedative and adaptive effect. It is prescribed to young children to normalize the emotional background, eliminate increased nervousness and anxiety, to adolescents - to activate cognitive abilities, improve the assimilation of information during high mental stress. A good sedative effect is possessed by such means as:

tenoten for children,
Persen,
pantogam,
Magne B6.

Of course, they should be given to a child only as directed by a doctor.

For overly excitable, restless and hyperactive children, a specialist can also select potent drugs from the group of tranquilizers (Phenibut, Sebazon, Elinium), calculating the dosage taking into account the age and general health of the baby. Treatment is carried out under the supervision of a doctor, parents should strictly monitor the correctness of taking sedatives and not exceed the indicated dosages.

For the treatment of adolescents suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, drugs such as:

Grandaxin,
Strattera,
Kalmanevrin.

naughty,
Baby - gray,
Kindinorm,
notta,
Dormikind.

When choosing a good sedative, the determining factor should be not only the budget price, but also the safety of the purchased drug.

Good to know

Therefore, before buying any sedative drug, be sure to consult your doctor, find out possible contraindications and the risk of adverse reactions.

Modern parents often have to resort to the help of sedatives for children, especially 2 years old, since it is at this age that the child develops hyperexcitability. Such a trait can form after suffering psychological stress, which negatively affected the psyche of 2-year-old children. Therefore, the whims and nervousness of children of 2 years of age should be perceived not as the consequences of improper upbringing, but as a dysfunction that needs treatment. Therefore, the doctor may advise sedatives to keep the baby's psyche in balance and help him fight aggression.

Why does nervousness occur in children of 2 years

There are many reasons that can cause nervousness and moodiness in children 2 years old. The main factors include the conditions in which the child experiences discomfort or pain. So, failures in the nervous system can cause such factors:

Hunger.
Teething.
Intestinal colic.
Cold.
Increased activity of the child before bedtime.
Pathologies of the psyche, which are rare and require more serious treatment.

How does hyperexcitability manifest itself in children of 2 years

Sedatives are prescribed for children of 2 years of age if they clearly show the following manifestations in their behavior:

Sleep disturbances and difficulty in lying down.
Regular whims and tearfulness.
Regular tantrums.

In the presence of such conditions in the behavior of the child, it is recommended to show him to the doctor. It is unacceptable to independently purchase any sedatives for a child of 2 years old, so as not to provoke an aggravation of the condition. Based on the examination and complaints, the doctor will prescribe the right drugs to maintain the mental and emotional state of the baby.

Tableted sedatives

The most popular option among doctors is the use of drugs whose task is to reduce the activity of the nervous system of children of 2 years old. The popularity of such drugs is due to the convenience of their use, since the tablet can be crushed and given with food to the child. The most common treatment for hyperexcitability of the nervous system is the drug Glycine. It is safe even for newborn babies, its effect on the body is mild. Such sedatives can be used to normalize sleep, relieve nervous tension. Komarovsky also recommended this remedy.

An analogue of Glycine is the drug Phenibut, which will become an assistant in relieving stress, improves sleep in children.

Preparations in the form of a syrup

Such drugs are less aggressive, so parents trust them more. Among the most popular sedatives, it is worth noting Pantogam. It eliminates insomnia in children of 2 years old, relieves nervous tension, even eliminates convulsions.

Such drugs are not addictive, so they can be used for a long period, until the main negative symptoms from the nervous system and emotional state are eliminated.

Tranquilizers for 2 year olds

Very rarely, but still sometimes doctors resort to the use of this group of funds for children of 2 years old. These drugs include Elenium, Phenazepam, Tazepam. These medications are tranquilizers, so their use must be strictly in accordance with the medical prescription and instructions. Drugs are strictly prohibited for self-medication, they strongly suppress the nervous system, have the ability to cause the body to become addictive.

Tranquilizers are used to treat babies with an extreme degree of excitability of the nervous system and with severe stress.

Homeopathic preparations for children 2 years old

To date, drugs in this group are widely distributed for babies 2 years old. Their use does not require special instructions, they have no contraindications, they gently affect the child's body.

Often, with hyperexcitability, doctors prescribe drugs such as Hare, Notta, Dormikind, Viburkol. Such drugs have almost the same effect on the body. But some of them still have nuances, for example, suppositories or Viburkol drops can not only relieve irritability, but also reduce the intensity of the inflammatory process with painful sensations during teething in a child. And for the establishment of sleep, quick falling asleep, the best option would be Knott's drug.

Certain nutritional rules

Sometimes a child's sleep disturbances indicate that there are some eating disorders. For many caring mothers, there is an opportunity to cope with such a problem on their own. With the help of special cereals, you can achieve a sound sleep of the baby at night, as he will feel full.

Such products are good to use as a kind of sedative. According to parents, such mixtures for children as Nutrilon "Good night", Humana "Sweet dreams", Nestozhen "Happy dreams" are the most optimal.

Herbal remedies to reduce the increased excitability of the nervous system

If medical drugs are prescribed by doctors with some kind of warning, then traditional medicine is not prohibited even for infants. To eliminate the excessive activity of your crumbs, you can use soothing herbs.

For a two-year-old baby, the following herbs are suitable:

Calendula - it helps to eliminate inflammatory processes, improves sleep.
Valerian - helps to relieve the child of stress and emotional overstrain.
Sage - fights colds, helps to relax the child's psyche.
Chamomile - helps relieve tension and pain in intestinal colic.
Mint - will improve sleep, improve the mood of the baby.
Thyme - soothes, relieves inflammation in the child's body.

Often, medicinal sedative herbs are used to prepare teas, decoctions or infusions, often diluted herbal solutions are added to baths for bathing a child.

Herbal teas

The advantages of using such teas are that they are allowed even for the smallest children. The best remedy for children is tea based on one ingredient, because the fees can cause allergic reactions, and it will be difficult to determine what exactly the baby's body has reacted to. After studying each medicinal plant separately, you can prepare a collection of them.

Mint is considered one of the most common medicinal plants. Tea is prepared on its basis. Additional ingredients are valerian root, hop leaves. This tea is an excellent sedative for children. The resulting collection is poured with boiling water, infused for half an hour. It is recommended to give the baby to drink this filtered and cooled broth every time before putting the baby to bed.

Another effective remedy is rosehip and linden tea. In order to properly prepare this remedy, it is necessary to take linden flowers and rose hips in equal proportions. These ingredients are mixed, poured with water, brought to a boil over low heat. This decoction should be infused for 15 minutes; before using, it is worth adding a little honey to it.

Young children have a very vulnerable and sensitive psyche. This is due to the fact that the kids are not yet mature enough and their nervous system has not yet formed. The child simply does not know how to behave, because he has never faced various stressful situations before. Many parents notice that their baby has a neurosis. And all because of irritability that appears with age-related changes. If the neurosis is prolonged, then this can lead to various disorders, as well as adaptation problems.

All this means that a neurotic state may well lead to very serious changes in the personality of a growing person, the emergence of stress. Recently, a lot of children are faced with neurosis. Doctors say that the main risk factor is pathology during pregnancy, as well as during the birth process. It can also be caused by hypoxia.. All this affects the nervous tissue of an unborn child or a newborn. As a result, there is increased excitability, emotional instability, which will eventually lead to the neurotic problems of the baby.

Neurosis has several suggestive factors:

The duration of this state may depend on several factors:

age;
features of education;
child psychotype.

And the temperament of the child is very important:

choleric;
sanguine;
phlegmatic person;
melancholic.

Sedatives for children

To help their child, parents need to look into some special baby sedatives that can help. In today's pharmacies there is a large assortment of sedatives for children, which are intended to very gently affect the fragile nervous system.

Sedatives for babies are divided into three groups:

Medicines.
Homeopathic medicines that are produced specifically for children.
Herbal preparations.

Medicines

The first group of drugs includes strong sedatives for children, they are purchased only by prescription. . In the event that parents will simply do this self-medication with the help of such drugs, then serious problems with the child may arise. Such drugs should be used only if the central nervous system is affected, as well as there are congenital pathologies or birth injuries.

Herbal products

Means that are of plant origin are various herbal preparations that soothe the child. It can also be tinctures and syrups.

They have a moderate effect, and also include natural ingredients, and therefore are in great demand. These drugs have very few contraindications.. For children, they are attractive because they have a good taste.

homeopathic remedies

Homeopathic remedies are much less popular than the previous options, but some parents use them. Many doctors doubt the effectiveness of these methods, because they believe that it is comparable to the placebo effect. But disputes about these drugs are still ongoing and a clear answer has not appeared. Many parents believe that homeopathy can really save their child from increased excitability, as well as excessive irritability.

Before starting treatment You should definitely seek the advice of a professional doctor. But in the event that the treatment began without a specialist, then only those preparations that are of plant or homeopathic origin should be used.

Sedative for children up to a year

There are cases when a mother is faced with neurotic problems in a child already in the very first month after his birth. The baby may experience sleep disorders, as well as excessive excitability and other neurotic disorders.

Pediatrician recommends using a special sedative for children, which must be taken orally. These are sedative medicines that are approved for use by children under the age of 1 year. Here is a list of several remedies that can be applied to a child who is not yet 1 year old:

Of course, these are not all drugs that are allowed for use by young children. But these are the most sought after and popular. In addition to these funds, some parents very often use special soothing teas and fees, but their effect will be much less than from the medicine.

It must be remembered that the child in no case Do not give any medicine without the doctor's permission. Since only a good neurologist, as well as a pediatrician, will be able to find out the cause of the child’s disorders and choose the right treatment.

Sedatives for babies from 1 to 3 years

Many parents know that with age, their child can experience psychological crises. This is due to the awareness of the surrounding world, one's own self, as well as the boundaries of permitted actions. During such periods, the baby may experience increased excitability, tantrums, hyperactivity. To avoid serious pathologies, you need to contact a pediatrician and a neurologist. Doctors will prescribe such sedatives for children 2 years old(1st, 3rd) to calm the nervous system:

It often happens that nervousness occurs in a child due to the growth of teeth, since their eruption will be accompanied by pain, and fever may also occur. If the case is very serious, then the doctor may prescribe a drug that is part of the group of tranquilizers. These drugs are very serious., as well as powerful and should be resorted to only in the most serious situations.

Sedatives for children from 3 years

At the age of 3 to 7 years, the following sedatives can be used to combat neurosis:

If a child has a seizure neurosis at this age, it is necessary to consult a neurologist, as well as a psychologist. It may turn out that the baby is in a stage of prolonged depression, as well as emotional stress, from which only a specialist can withdraw.

Medicine for children from 7 years

A neurotic state in a child can also occur at school age. And for such cases, there are also sedatives. School and studies can cause very serious stressful situations. That is why parents should always have special preparations for an excited child at the ready.

These drugs include the following drugs:

Tenoten can improve memory and concentration, as well as relieve emotional stress from the child.
Sanason-Lek. This drug normalizes sleep, and also relieves anxiety.
Persen is prescribed in cases where there are neurological pathologies, psychosomatic disorders, as well as severe depression.

The child can be given not only medicines. You also need to invite him to do something new, find a hobby or some kind of hobby. It has been scientifically proven that engaging in various sports can strengthen not only the health and muscles of the child, but also his nervous system.

Herbs, tea, fees

In various pharmacies, there are many different herbs that can sedate the human central nervous system. These herbs include:

chamomile;
mint;
linden;
yarrow;
Adonis;
valerian;
dried marsh wheat;
hawthorn;
sagebrush.

All this can be brewed according to the instructions that will be inside the package. It is necessary to take such decoctions no more than 2 or 3 times a day. All injuries have a mild effect, as well as a minimum of contraindications, so they can be used even by the smallest children. There is a special soothing tea for the child, as well as various fees in the form of filter packages. Here are the most popular names of such drinks:

hipp.
humana.
Calm down.
Bebivita.
Mom's fairy tale.

And in pharmacies you can buy ready-made fees that are sedative. They differ according to age.

Folk methods

In addition to various drugs, there are also folk recipes for medicine. A couple of centuries ago, people did not know about sedatives and used only herbs, as well as herbal ingredients. You can make a special collection yourself, which will include several plants. This can greatly accelerate the effect and allow the child to get rid of emotional stress in a fairly short time.

Calming, which is made on the basis of herbs for the nervous system can be made in several ways:

Outcome

When treating a child, it is necessary to choose exactly the medicine that is suitable for him, since in no case can it harm the growing body, as well as provoke addiction. And also do not forget that some drugs cause drowsiness.

Every parent should understand that not all neurotic disorders can be cured with medication. Very often problems can arise due to lack of attention from parents. And this cause is very easy to eliminate without taking strong drugs. Take care of your child and be healthy.