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Children's sedatives list. Which sedative is best for children under one year old

Many mothers are negative about sedatives medicines, believing that they are intended solely for the suppression of mental outbursts.

This position is completely wrong and illiterate, because most often a sedative is prescribed for children for reduce their hyperactivity And excessive excitability, for sleep disorders and for general strengthening nervous system. The spectrum of influence is quite wide, as are the indications for use. Let's look at this issue in more detail with an example. children of two years of age.

To begin with, before treating a problem, it is necessary to establish its causes. The root of any psycho-emotional stress it is worth looking for in stimuli - external or internal.

By two years in the past, there are problems with infantile colic and teething, the child can already speak and express his dissatisfaction not only by crying, the daily routine has also been determined.

That is, early problems that are obvious for children's anxiety are already brushed aside by this age and new ones come to replace them:

non-compliance with the daily routine;
adaptation in kindergarten;
spoiled;
avitaminosis;
disease;
external factors traumatizing the psyche (problems in parental relationships);
other.

At the age of two years, it is still very easy to correct the mental state of the baby, you just need to choose the right sedatives which will help to painlessly solve the problem. It is best, of course, before consult a pediatrician, not relying on the advice of friends, because all children are individual, and the causes of children's nervousness can be hidden much deeper than it seems at first glance.

Let's review some popular drugs suitable for use in two-year-olds.

Anvifen

Anvifen is a nootropic (neurostimulant) aimed at the general improvement of the nervous system- stabilizes the metabolism in it, establishes a balance between the accumulated energy and the process of inhibition, improves blood circulation.

Appointed for:

Asthenia (commonly called chronic fatigue syndrome);
ticks;
Anxiety, stress;
Sea sickness;
Children's enuresis;
Pathologies of the vestibular apparatus.

The main component of the sedative drug is aminophenylbutyric acid. The medicine is a gelatin capsule with a powder mixture inside. For efficiency it is necessary to take Anvifen for 2-3 weeks.

If in the first days of taking the excitability of the child increased, dizziness or nausea began - this may be a manifestation of a side effect. Allergic responses of the body are also possible - a rash or itching.

Pantogam

Pantogam also belongs to the nootropic group of drugs, improves brain function, reduces excitability.

The grounds for admission are:

delayed mental or speech development;
Nervous tics;
Pathologies and paralysis of the central nervous system;
Prevention oxygen starvation brain;
Violation of the process of urination.

Pantogam comes in the form of a syrup and in the form of tablets, keep this in mind. If your baby is not yet able to make friends with tablet medicines, opt for syrup.

Nausea or drowsiness allergic rash may appear in the first days of admission. This is short term adverse reaction for the drug.

Tenoten

Children's tenoten also refers to nootropics and immunoglobulators. Calming the child, it does not affect his well-being, and does not affect his behavior.

The drug normalizes metabolism and the functioning of the entire nervous system.

Tenoten is prescribed if the child has:

hyperactivity;
Increased irritability;
Problems with social adaptation;
Delayed mental or speech development.

Tenoten is produced in the form of tablets, the dosage and features of the reception are detailed in the annotation, and the course of treatment is from one to three months. The advantage of the drug is lack of any side effects . However, it should be taken into account that tenoten has activating properties, you should not give it to children immediately before bedtime - preferably 1.5-2 hours before bedtime.

Hare

Soothing syrup with the beautiful name "Hare" is natural medicine, which is based on extracts of barberry, hawthorn, chamomile flowers, lemon balm leaves, motherwort, mint, valerian roots and a group of vitamins. Of course, such a syrup is well suited for those who are categorically opposed to drugs.

All the plants in the composition are well known to everyone, their components are aimed at calming the child and supporting his mental state.

It is worth taking syrup with a child's hyperactivity, to facilitate adaptation in kindergarten, sleep disorders and children's fears.

Natural ingredients do not cause side effects, so the syrup is safe to use.

Calming collection for children

If parents prefer natural medicines, then to relieve excitability and to calm the psyche, you can use sedative fees. Today, there are a lot of them on the pharmacy windows.

However, you should be careful when choosing - be sure to take into account age features upon acceptance. Children are usually given fees under Nos. 1, 3, 4.

Collection number 1 includes lemon balm, oregano, peppermint and valerian.

Collection number 2- This is fennel and cumin with a slight addition of motherwort. Also valerian. Such a collection will not only calm the child, but also normalize digestion.

Collection number 3 includes rosehip, chamomile, lemon balm and mint, valerian root, caraway seeds.

Fees are brewed according to the attached instructions, recommendations for admission and dosage are also contained in it.

It is not always possible to drink a child with a tart broth, you can sweeten the infusions with honey which also has a sedative effect.

This is not the whole list of sedatives for children of two years, but the most popular and effective. But the choice is yours. Consider all the nuances and recommendations, and remember that prevention is always more important than the treatment itself, including for the child's psyche.

Nervous strain is familiar not only to adults who daily face aggression and misunderstanding.

Small children suffer no less, but their tension manifests itself in a different way. Parents do not always attach importance to the emotional state of the child.

When children experience stress, they react differently. The defense mechanism is activated.

It differs depending on the innate temperament. Cholerics become aggressive, fight in hysterics, show dysfunctional emotional condition through disobedience.

Melancholy people cry all the time. Sanguine and phlegmatic people react with isolation and apathy.

Understanding that a baby is stressed is easy. Parents should be aware of these conditions. In Russia, it is not customary to take stress as a cause for concern, it is attributed to the methods of simulators to evade work.

So, until stress leads to a serious illness: all diseases are from nerves.

The state of apathy, depression and nervous tension is the first bell. It is necessary to pay attention to this.

Nervous tension causes a lot of internal clamps. The functioning of the body is disrupted.

Protective forces are depleted, as constant tension burns out forces. Suffering the immune system. Then other diseases follow.

The weak organ will suffer first. In the case of young children, stress causes various reasons:

Poor or insufficient nutrition.
Unfavorable family situation.
The stress of parents always affects children.
Ailments caused by pain: intestinal colic, injury, disease.
Absence of parents.
Lack of attention from parents.
Hyperactivity.
Birth trauma.
Complications after illness, affecting the nervous system.

Herbal tea will help to cope with the problem. This method is suitable for children from two years of age.

The best soothing drink recipes for children from two years old:

№	Recipe	Mode of application
1	Add a full teaspoon of honey to a glass of warm water, stir	Two glasses a day before lunch and evening sleep let your child sleep soundly and sweetly, nervous tension leaving after a week. Course 10 - 14 days. Honey not only soothes well, but also strengthens the baby's body. Being natural antibiotic, it will help eliminate colds, it is easier to endure the flu. This is a simple recipe that will help adults and children. Contraindication: allergic reaction baby on honey, it's not uncommon
2	We prepare a decoction of chamomile: add two tablespoons of chamomile flowers per liter of boiling water, simmer for ten minutes over low heat. Cool, insist two hours	Dilute the solution by half with water. We give half a glass three times a day. Chamomile calms the nervous system well, is an anti-inflammatory agent. The first dose should be limited to two sips to check how the body reacts.
3	Pour boiling water over a teaspoon of valerian roots and mint leaves, leave for 2 hours	We divide the infusion into 4 - 5 servings, give the child during the day. A liter should be enough for 2 - 3 days for a two-year-old baby. Dilute the infusion with water by 50%. Check for response. If the baby has drowsiness, pressure drops, discard this remedy, or reduce the portion. Valerian is a powerful natural sedative

Important! Children react differently to weed. Follow the dosage, carefully read the instructions, the herb packaging may indicate a different dosage.

Be sure to consult your pediatrician before use. Not suitable for every child herbal infusion. The health of the child is not a subject for experiment!

Tablets for hyperactive children and instructions for use

For babies whose hyperactivity affects the well-being and health of the child, the pediatrician will prescribe a special drug.

Calming medications are selected individually, depending on the condition of the child. Only the attending physician can prescribe a sedative!

One example of such agents is the drug Gliatilin. children younger age prescribe injections, a course of two weeks. More adults are prescribed capsules, they are taken from 1 to 3 months.

Another example is Cortexin. It is prescribed for babies with severe disorders of the nervous system and problems associated with the activity of the brain.

The drug not only relieves hyperactivity, after taking it, children begin to speak faster, concentrate their attention better, and their memory improves.

Cortexin is administered as an injection. Injections are placed in the leg. The dosage and duration of treatment is determined by the pediatrician, based on age, body weight and severity of the disease.

The opinion of Dr. Komarovsky

A well-known specialist in the field of raising and caring for children, Dr. Komarovsky, gives advice to parents on how to respond to whims so as not to provoke bad behavior.

Caring during times of stress is a necessity, like sleep or food.

But the educational moment is very important:

Do not succumb to provocations: if a child one day achieves his hysteria, he will manipulate you all his life.
Put the capricious child in the arena. If the baby begins to scream and demand his own, leave the room.
As soon as the whims have stopped - log back in. This behavior will quickly teach the baby: my mother is nearby if I am calm.
It is impossible for one family member to forbid, while others allow. This is a loophole that the child will use for the rest of his life.
He will not obey and climb into the outlet, thinking that a good parent will encourage another whim.

Pay more attention to the baby, he needs constant care.

For a normal psychological state, he must be surrounded by the care and affection of all family members.

Most often, it is the inattention of parents that provokes stress. Think about it: is your baby getting the attention it needs from you? This is the main question.

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Children of any age are characterized by a vulnerable and especially sensitive psyche. Doctors explain this by the immaturity of the nervous system and its unformedness.

Having not previously encountered this or that, the baby simply does not know how to behave. Modern parents often do not notice the manifestations in their child, since excessive irritation is explained by age-related changes.

A protracted neurosis threatens with somatic disorders, problems in social adaptation. Thus, neurotic state can lead to irreversible changes in the personality of a growing person.

Causes of stress

All more modern children are faced with. Doctors note the most main factor risk - pathology of pregnancy and birth process i.e. hypoxia. It affects the nervous tissues of the fetus or already a newborn child, causing increased excitability, emotional instability, leading to other neurotic problems of the crumbs.

Neurosis has predisposing factors:

heredity (diseases of the nervous system in parents);
constant emotional stress;
psychotraumatic situations experienced by the child (attack, manifestation of violence, catastrophe, accident, etc.).

Stimulate the onset of a neurotic disorder can be frequent lack of sleep, "stretched" relationships between parents, physical stress. The severity and duration of the condition depend on the gender, age, psychotype of the child and the characteristics of his upbringing. Also great importance has a type of temperament (sanguine, choleric, melancholic, phlegmatic).

The role and types of sedatives

In order to help their own child, every parent needs to know about special preparations. Modern pharmacies can see a whole range of children's sedatives, which are designed to "softly" affect the still immature nervous system.

All sedatives for children can be divided into three large groups:

medicines;
homeopathic sedatives for children;
herbal preparations.

Features of each group:

The first group of drugs includes stronger sedatives for children, which can be purchased only on prescription. If parents thoughtlessly self-medicate their child with their help, then serious consequences cannot be avoided. They are relevant for lesions of the central nervous system, congenital pathologies and birth injuries.
Herbal products are various sedatives herbal preparations and teas, as well as syrups and tinctures. Due to their moderate effect and natural ingredients, they are in great demand. They have, as it should be, a minimum of contraindications and a pleasant taste.
homeopathic remedies less popular, but still enjoy the trust of their parents. Medicine calls into question the effect of these drugs, equating them with the placebo effect, but the debate on this matter does not subside. Millions of mothers and fathers are convinced that homeopathy really relieves their child of increased excitability and irritability.

A doctor's consultation will never be superfluous, but if there is a need to start taking a sedative without a visit to a specialist, then only herbal and homeopathic preparations should be considered.

Sedatives for newborns

Often, mothers face the first "children's" problems in the first month after childbirth. The baby may suffer from nervous excitability and others neurotic disorders. Your pediatrician may recommend a baby sedative to take by mouth. We are talking about sedative medications that are allowed to be taken by children under one year old.

A sedative that is suitable for newborns under the age of one year:

– synthetic agent group, which relieves and provides an anticonvulsant effect;
Dormikind- a homeopathic medicine with a hypnotic effect;
Magne B6- replenishes the deficiency of magnesium - the main trace element of the nervous system, is prescribed after a blood test;
– synthetic drug a nootropic that improves the functioning of the brain and the entire central nervous system;
Hare- vegetable sedative for children in the form of drops or marmalade.

These are just a few in-demand and popular sedatives for the little ones. In addition to the listed names, mothers respect soothing teas and collections, but their effect is less pronounced.

Sedatives for children from 1 year to 3 years

Many parents are aware that at a certain age their growing child will experience the so-called psychological "crises". They are connected with the knowledge of the world, one's own "I" and the limits of permissibility. One way or another, the baby may experience increased excitability, hyperactivity and periodic. To exclude a serious pathology at the heart of these phenomena, you should contact a pediatrician and a neuropathologist.

Children aged 1 to 2-3 years can take the following sedatives for the nervous system:

- a nootropic that improves blood circulation in the brain and relieves stress from the central nervous system;
- restores the activity of the brain and nervous system;
Viburkol- homeopathic remedy with herbal ingredients;
notta- a homeopathic preparation in the form of syrup or drops with a hypnotic effect.

It is important to note that at the age of one year, teeth can be the cause of nervousness in a child. Their eruption is always accompanied by pain and even fever.

In extreme cases, the doctor may prescribe group drugs. These are the most serious and powerful medicines, which are resorted to in the most advanced cases. These tablets include Eleneum, Tazepam. Only a doctor can choose the right dosage!

Sedatives for children from 3 to 7 years

If a child is from 3 to 7 years old and he is faced with a neurosis, then the following children's sedatives can help him:

Alora- a sedative in the form of a syrup. It relieves nervous tension, spasms, convulsions and has a mild hypnotic effect.
- anti-stress drug in the form of drops. Improves sleep by normalizing cerebral circulation.
– nootropic drug with anxiolytic activity.
Nervocheel- a homeopathic remedy with a pronounced sedative effect. Available in the form of drops and tablets.

Neuroses at this age are the reason for going not only to a neurologist, but also to a psychologist. Perhaps the child is in prolonged depression and emotional stress, which will be extremely difficult to get out of without the help of a specialist.

For kids over 7 years old...

For children school age and adolescents also have sedatives. School can be the cause of many stressful situations Therefore, parents should always be armed with a sedative for their excited child.

What sedatives can be given to children aged 7 years and older:

improves memory, concentration and relieves psycho-emotional stress;
Sanason-lek normalizes sleep, reduces anxiety;
Persen is prescribed for neurological pathologies, psychosomatic disorders and depression.

In addition to medicine, the child can be offered to do something new, acquire a hobby or passion. Scientists have proven that doing certain sports strengthens not only the skeleton and muscles, but also the nervous system.

Herbs, herbs and teas

On pharmacy shelves you can see a lot of packs of dry herbs that have a sedative effect on the human central nervous system. These herbs include:

chamomile;
mint;
Linden;
Adonis;
yarrow;
valerian;
sagebrush;
marsh cudweed;
hawthorn.

They are brewed according to the instructions and drunk instead of tea no more than three times a day. Due to the mild effect and a minimum of contraindications, they are recommended even for the smallest children.

Can be purchased for children soothing tea or collection in the form of filter bags or granules. The most popular names can be noted:

hipp;
humana;
Calm down - a sedative collection designed specifically for children;
Bebivita;
Mom's fairy tale, etc.

Also in pharmacies there are ready-made fees, called sedatives. Depending on the age of the child, the pharmacist will offer 1, 2, 4 or 6 collections.

Folk remedies

We must not forget that in addition to numerous medicines, you can use the tips and recipes traditional medicine. A couple of centuries ago, they didn’t even know about sedative pills and used only herbs and other plant components.

You can independently create a collection of several plants. This will greatly enhance the effect and allow the child to quickly get rid of emotional and physical stress.

Herbal sedative for the nervous system, which is suitable for children aged 2 years and older:

Many parents are opposed to any medication for their children and try to use exclusively folk methods. There is some truth in their position, because herbal ingredients are unlikely to cause damage. children's body but rather restore strength and calm. It is necessary to resort to the reception only as a last resort and only after a visit to the doctor.

The crisis of three years in my child was expressed by constant tantrums and stamping of his feet. I tried to negotiate and “bribe”, but the screams were still a frequent occurrence.

Iraida M

Even with my first child, I realized what miraculous power has lemon balm and linden. These herbs are great for soothing and relaxing. I have been making such a healing bath with a decoction for my son and daughter since 3 months. Almost daily. The effect is amazing.

Anna K

My Varechka slept very badly at the age of 1 year. Putting her to bed was a whole theatrical production. Tenoten helped.

Elena X

It is important to choose the right medication so as not to harm the growing body and not provoke addiction. These medicines give a sedative effect. There are special teas, herbal preparations, syrups and tablets. It is important to know that many sedatives make the child drowsy.

Parents should understand that not every neurosis should be treated with medication. Often, the baby's nervousness is due to a lack of attention from the parents, and this reason can be easily eliminated without taking serious and, often, expensive means.

sedatives in childhood should only be considered as a necessary measure when clear signs psychological imbalance in the child.

There are many various medicines, which are not contraindicated for babies, but their use should be carried out only as directed by a specialist. The child's psyche is very vulnerable and unstable, and therefore, maximum caution must be exercised in relation to it.

Excessive excitability and capriciousness, which appeared in children at any age, can create a real stressful situation in the family. In addition to the fact that such tests are hard to endure by parents and people around them, the kids themselves suffer quite strongly - sleep is disturbed, appetite worsens, irritability, headaches, and apathy appear. Children's imbalance is reflected in the relationship with friends, and schoolchildren lose their enthusiasm for learning.

Of course, when an abnormal mental state in a child, do not immediately stuff him with potent drugs. At the same time, the process should not be left to chance. Such a condition can be a normal protective reaction to external stimuli, but it can also become a symptom of a pathology. Only a pediatrician with the involvement of a psychiatrist, if necessary, can establish the causes of inappropriate behavior.

At their core, sedatives or sedatives (psycholeptics) are large group medicines, which, acting on the central nervous system, reduce the emotional burden. However, they, as a rule, do not have a hypnotic effect and belong to the category of weak psychotropic substances. They do not cause drowsiness, but increase the quality of natural sleep. Despite the mild nature of the impact, the suppression of the psyche is especially dangerous for the child. That is why the appointment of a sedative medication is made taking into account the age and severity of symptoms in a strictly controlled dosage and duration of the course. Long-term use of it leads to the addiction of the nervous system to outside help.

If a sedative is used, then for children essential has an age factor. Newborns are very often naughty and wake up 3-4 times a night without a serious reason, and such increased excitability should be extinguished by the patience of parents and proper care. A sedative for children under one year old is prescribed only for serious deviations, in particular, postnatal encephalopathy or cerebral hydrocephalus.

At an older age (after 7 years), excessive excitability even physiological nature(without connection with pathologies) can seriously affect the communication abilities of the child, which interferes with common development and may lead to mental disorders. The list of indications for psycholeptics for schoolchildren is expanding significantly, and a psychotherapist is involved in the treatment. The task is to eliminate irritability, aggressiveness, hysteria, insomnia, excessive emotionality.

Medicines division

Sedatives should not be confused with potent psychotropic substances. Drugs such as tranquilizers or antidepressants are used for serious pathologies of the psychogenic type. Sedative drugs have a mild effect, and are used for symptomatic therapy and as a prophylaxis. They don't really heal, they just take away. emotional overstrain, which has a positive effect on psychological state child.

To achieve this effect, psycholeptics of the following types can be given to children:

Phytotherapeutic agents. This group includes preparations for children of plant nature. Decoctions and infusions from medicinal plants and fees, teas, juices.
Methods of alternative medicine.
Medications. They may have different shape suitable for receiving different ages – sedative pills, absorbable tablets, medicine, drops, syrup.
Homeopathy. Despite the controversy of such methods, they are widespread and have numerous positive reviews.
Educational and pedagogical measures of influence.

Therapy in infancy

A neuropathologist prescribes sedatives for a child under 1 year old only if there are serious violations:

When hypertension is detected in cranium diuretics are prescribed; syrup in the form of a mixture of magnesium sulfate, sodium bromide and valerian. When preparing the mixture, it is important to observe the dosages, because. Valerian in infants can significantly slow down the heart rate.
Nervous manifestations are found in rickets. As a sedative in this case good action provide baths with sea salt or adding pine needle extracts to water.

Prevention of overexcitation. kids infancy very sensitive to bathing in such medicinal formulations:

adding valerian or motherwort (45-50 drops per standard bath);
a mixture of oregano, valerian, motherwort and thyme (in equal amounts) at the rate of 75-80 g of the mixture per bath;
coniferous bath with a procedure duration of 4-6 minutes and a total course of 10-13 procedures;
sea salt (200 mg per bath) with a bathing time of no more than 25-35 minutes.

What sedatives of a synthetic nature can be given to a baby if he is only 1 year old? Some of the best recognized such drugs:

Pantogam is a syrup based on hopantenic acid. The drug helps to remove excessive motor activity, eliminate costs psychomotor development child.
Phenibut. The instructions for it often indicate the start of taking from 2 years old, but on the prescription of a doctor, it is quite possible to use it for infants. This medicine may have side effects in the form of drowsiness, headaches, allergies.

Therapy for children under three years of age

After a year of life, the baby's body acquires a certain adaptation to real life. However, not all children's nervous system returns to normal. Many children under the age of 3 years have a delay in the development of the central nervous system, which manifests itself in abnormal sleep, the appearance of hysterical behavior, bedwetting, and fears. For this age category, the calming effect remains relevant.

If home sedatives are required, then herbs for children become an excellent prophylactic. The following recipes are popular:

A mixture of mint and lime flowers is prepared (2 parts each) with the addition of pharmacy chamomile (1 part). First, the mixture is poured with boiling water (250 ml) and boiled in a water bath. Then, it is infused until completely cooled. Used 1 tablespoon daily before bedtime (approximately 25 minutes).
An infusion of a mixture of peppermint and valerian root (in equal proportions). Raw materials (1 tablespoon) are poured with boiling water (200 ml) and infused for 25-35 minutes. The course of treatment is 6-7 days with a three-time use of 1 tablespoon.

Most pharmacy sedatives have vegetable origin and are made on the basis of valerian root, motherwort, pharmacy chamomile, mint extract, hawthorn and hops. Of the drugs, tablets or syrup Atarax, Lorazepam, Elenium are used.

In the considered age period, as well as for babies 4-5 years old, a soothing tea for children is recommended. When making tea at home, you should not get carried away only with mint or lemon balm, i.e., the so-called mono teas. A much greater effect can be achieved using herbal preparations. It is worth paying attention to the rose hips, fennel seeds, valerian root, linden flowers and pharmaceutical chamomile.

In order for the medicinal mixture to effectively soothe, it is better to use ready-made teas:

Calm-Ka. It contains green tea, motherwort, lemon balm, peppermint, alfalfa, thyme, kelp.
"The Power of Russian Herbs". It includes such useful plants and herbs for children as thyme, St. John's wort, plantain, wild rose, stevia, hawthorn.
Tea "Children's sedative". The composition, in addition to the most common plants with a sedative effect, added oregano, dandelion, cumin fruits, yarrow, echinacea, fireweed, hibiscus.
"Evening Tale" Based on peppermint, lavender and anise.
To soothe children up to the age of 8-10 years, teas such as Fitosedan, Hipp, Bayu-Bye are recommended.

Features of a hyperactive state

At present, based on foreign experience working with children, their hyperactivity and distracted attention are increasingly being diagnosed. This condition can be diagnosed in babies under 4 years old, but is more relevant for children over 6 years old, when certain mental disorders it is already difficult to attribute it to the delay in the development of the nervous system.

To eliminate violations, a psychotherapist can prescribe drugs that have a strong effect on the nervous system - polypentides, racetams, neuropeptides. However, it should be noted their low efficiency and risk side effects. Much safer use milder sedatives that can be given even to babies of two years. The following types of sedatives are recommended for children:

Persen. A tableted remedy is prescribed from the age of three. It effectively eliminates irritability and excitability, and also normalizes sleep.
Tenoten for children is a synthetic drug based on antibodies to a specific protein. Cannot be used in lactose intolerance.
Glycine. This drug is more of a nootropic, but the doctor may also prescribe for a calming effect. It contains an amino acid that plays the role of a biologically active substance.
Nervoflux. It has a plant nature, and the basis is the root of valerian and licorice, orange flowers, mint and hops.

Features of homeopathy

A homeopathic sedative is rarely prescribed by a specialist because of the controversy regarding its effectiveness. At the same time, homeopathy is in great demand and is widely used in alternative medicine. One of the main components of such drugs are dietary supplements.

The most commonly used are homeopathic remedies- Nervochel, Valerianahel, Bebised, Notta, Leovit, Edas, Dormikind, Hare, Naughty. It should be noted that their effectiveness has not been proven by medicine, but they cannot cause harm, either. have a natural base. Caution must be observed in the presence of a tendency to allergic reactions.

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, appearing at 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. IN Lately 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 preparations which are made special 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 such drugs, you may experience serious problems with baby. Such drugs should be used only if the central nervous system is affected, and there are also congenital pathologies or birth trauma.

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 it is necessary to seek advice from 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 cutting will be accompanied by pain, and it may also occur. fever. 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 and severe depression.

The child can be given not only drugs. You also need to invite him to do something new, find a hobby or some kind of hobby. It has been scientifically proven that various types 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 is more folk recipes 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 short time get rid of emotional stress.

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 reason is very easy to eliminate without taking strong drugs. Take care of your child and be healthy.