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Drop of alcohol to help him sleep? What do you use?

234 replies

Martha91 · 01/09/2016 16:03

I have a 1 year-old who (like many I'm sure) is an absolute nightmare with sleeping. Not often but occasionally I've popped a few small drops of brandy (he seems to quite like the taste(!)) to help him off. It was something my nan used to do to me.

I wondered if this was something others did and which alcohol they tended to use?

Thanks in advance!

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Cherryskypie · 01/09/2016 16:31

I may have suggested that they were either less than genuine or less than bright.

YellowShockedFace · 01/09/2016 16:31

I just hit them really hard on the head.

RebelRogue · 01/09/2016 16:30

Absinthe. A drop is enough,so a bottle lasts for ageeeees. Plus i love the colour and the smell Grin

curlywillow · 01/09/2016 16:29

When do the kids go back to school?...

Clickclickclick · 01/09/2016 16:29

Martha you're right, some people do this. Stupid, neglectful or dangerously ignorant people mostly.

DropYourSword · 01/09/2016 16:29

Did you really honestly think lots of parents drug their child to sleep Hmm

Queenbean · 01/09/2016 16:29

I'd use Malibu.

For the totally tropical taste. Lull him to sleep on the thinking of tropical shores.

Bumpmadethemjump · 01/09/2016 16:28

Have you considered Malibu?

NerrSnerr · 01/09/2016 16:28

Oh shit- this is someone who wants to be in the Mail isn't it?

TodaysAGoodDay · 01/09/2016 16:28

Diazepam if I haven't used it all on myself first or just go for a walk to the park, I can't hear them crying from there.

NerrSnerr · 01/09/2016 16:27

Well, my first thought is there is no way my child is getting their hands on my gin.

If you are serious then in the UK it is illegal to give a baby alcohol. I can't imagine a baby's liver is great at processing any amount of spirits. I have a child who is a terrible sleeper, but I don't think giving drugs is the answer.

SandunesAndRainclouds · 01/09/2016 16:27

Ah, those that no longer buy medised resorted to the hard stuff....

Amalfimamma · 01/09/2016 16:27

Pepsi flavoured Poteen

Buy it special when in donegal 🙄

LordRothermereBlackshirtCunt · 01/09/2016 16:27

How long before the Fail or Twatthew Wright pick up this thread?

Soubriquet · 01/09/2016 16:26

It used to be advocated years ago but it certainly isn't recommended now. Won't do him any good

JennyOnAPlate · 01/09/2016 16:26

Pass him a flaming sambuca. That's what I do.

LordRothermereBlackshirtCunt · 01/09/2016 16:25

Absinthe works a treat.

Original poster
Martha91 · 01/09/2016 16:25

Wow! Some 'interesting' comments on here haha. I wasn't actually joking – my nan used to give me a drop every now and then before bed (apparently), and it's something I thought a fair few people did?! Thought I'd ask to see if/what people suggested. I gave him a tiny drop of gin once but he wasn't nearly as keen.

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MagnumAddict · 01/09/2016 16:25

imyourmama calpol has no sedative in it so please stop using this as a method to get your child to sleep. It would only work if your child is in pain and that's the reason they can't sleep. So yes the pearl clutchers are out and pointing at you too.

As for the alcohol. Just no, fucking hell, no. I hope this is a joke but sadly I know there are people who actually think this is acceptable.

Artandco · 01/09/2016 16:24

Pen - is that true? So it's illegal for me to give my 5 year old alcohol, but I can allow my 6 year old to raid the alcohol cupboard?

bloodyteenagers · 01/09/2016 16:23

Well lack of sleep is a medical emergency, no?
That's also assuming everyone is in the UK. Could be in Moldova, no age.

MrsTerryPratchett · 01/09/2016 16:23

Beer bottle with a Jäger chaser.

IzzyIsBusy · 01/09/2016 16:23

Your all heathens!!

Single malt whiskey only for my pfb.

Out2pasture · 01/09/2016 16:22

Brandy Soother ;)

FoxSticks · 01/09/2016 16:21

Gin and tonic, the tonic is medicinal innit?