Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Hallo Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Micus[/m] at 6:00 pm on Sep. 22, 2008[quote]benadryl[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post ArnosForest Posted at 5:59 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Is there like some kind of food or drink I can give my 3 yr old to make him tired at night? I've heard warm milk does the trick but it doesn't really work for him...Any suggestions?

Replies dunebug Posted at 8:03 am on Sep. 23, 2008 A bedtime routine, patience and consistency is what works. :-) If they get off of a schedule, they'll stay up for all hours, even if they don't have a nap during the day. He may be ready to wean off daytime naps, a small amount of 3 year olds are. At the very least, I would suggest not letting him nap after 3 pm. Set a reasonable bedtime for now, 9, 9:30 if he's used to staying up till 10 or later. Then you can eek it back to around 8/8:30 over the next couple days. When they're reluctant to sleep, sometimes it helps to not make a big deal out of it. I tell my son that he doesn't want to sleep, but he has to play quietly in bed then (he can take a couple small toys or books to bed with him). He's usually out within 20-30 mins. AndWhenHeFalleth Posted at 9:50 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Have you set a bed time routine?  If not, do so.  It helps them to relax and get into bed time mode.  Children (unfortunately) do not have an off switch.  They need to wind down. Nice long warm bath, a cup of warm milk, a bed time story, and her lullaby is what I do with mine. Don't expect him to respond perfectly immediately, though.  You have to keep up the routine.  After a few nights as long as you're sticking to it, bed time should be easier. Princess Stephanie Posted at 6:10 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 give him warm milk, then give him a warm bath. It works every time. Jazzy030393 Posted at 6:06 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 tamarind juice.... my mom use to give it to me when i was a little according to her it works.... rame Posted at 6:02 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 no no blufindr Posted at 6:01 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Warm milk and honey, and a bath with lavender oil in it. hotsaucii princess Posted at 6:01 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 put on the church cahannel or politics Micus Posted at 6:00 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 benadryl atomictastic Posted at 5:59 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Let him watch those little kid shows. All 9 previous replies displayed.