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

[Martha91]

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!

I use Baileys. It's already so milky you don't really need to dilute it.

Neat vodka so no one would smell it on them the next day

I just used to fill up a bottle with tequilla, or failing that meths.

If he's teething I've heard rubbing crack on their gums is quite soothing.

This is not something I would do.

This is a joke, right?

Cherry sourz he's got a sweet tooth.

Tell your HV this next time you see her.

DH and I hotbox em in the car. Knocks them out for HOURS

You can't be serious?

You are joking right?

God the pearl clutchers are out!

Have you tried a more traditional method like baby massage or a touch of calpol?

I crush up a couple of sleeping tablets and add those to the bottle. Never fails.

I like to hand my kids a bong before bed, I don't see them until morning that way

Me and the toddler do tequila shots.

He likes lemon with his, I prefer lime.

I find Jäger better. Has that medicine smell and taste.

Personally I give MYSELF half a bottle of brandy: it helps me sleep through the children whining about nonsense all night.

I find a massive spliff works wonders

I do the drinking, then I can't hear them crying

I find koppenburg works wonders however, make sure you brush lo's teeth after the bottle as it's quite fizzy, can't have them damaging their teeth now can we?!

I have some hazelnut polish vodka that tastes just like Nutella which would be ideal for slightly older toddlers

chloroform works a treat, sometimes i use too much and i get a couple of days peace and quiet, I'm surprised more don't.
I've tried to buy big game animal tranquilizer darts, but to no avail.

You're all amateurs. Phenergan is what's needed.

I'm dying to know what the deleted message said. Especially because giving your baby brandy to help them sleep is so totally normal.

God I hope this is a fucking troll...