Also, melatonin isn't a "sleeping pill." It helps you fall asleep, but doesn't have any impact on staying asleep.

My 8yo takes 300mcg (0.3mg), which seems to work for her. It's a hard-to-find dose, though. (We have quick-dissolve strips at the moment, so I just tear them into the appropriate dosage. She's asked to switch to a pill instead, and while I used to be able to find the low dose locally, I can't anymore.)

Last edited by AlexsMom; 08/26/11 09:56 AM.