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Bedtime calming products that don’t contain lavender

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SM1018 · 25/10/2026 18:38

I am looking for bedtime calming products that don’t contain lavender.

I have a 16month old and a three month old and I’m looking to get some calming bedtime products for them but they all contain Lavendar and I am allergic. I could just take a antihistamine everyday but can anyone recommend a product or products that means I don’t have to do that?

thank you!

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mindutopia · 25/10/2026 20:17

Honestly, I just wouldn’t use anything. It’s not like lavender (or any scent) makes them magically calm down. You need to build an association with settling down and something else. Soothing music? Cuddles? Turning on a special bedtime lamp? Reading a certain book? That will be much more effective than some aromatherapy.

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SM1018 · 25/10/2026 20:26

mindutopia · 25/10/2026 20:17

Honestly, I just wouldn’t use anything. It’s not like lavender (or any scent) makes them magically calm down. You need to build an association with settling down and something else. Soothing music? Cuddles? Turning on a special bedtime lamp? Reading a certain book? That will be much more effective than some aromatherapy.

Oh I know, I wanted to add something soothing to their bath time routine that is calming product wise and also maybe find something for myself as well.

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IeatPotNoodles · 25/10/2026 20:31

What about chamomile? Our soothing bedtime routine is olbas oil on the pillow… no matter the weather! (Goes for me as well)

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Washingforweeks · 25/10/2026 20:32

Horlicks used to settle my son

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SM1018 · 25/10/2026 20:35

IeatPotNoodles · 25/10/2026 20:31

What about chamomile? Our soothing bedtime routine is olbas oil on the pillow… no matter the weather! (Goes for me as well)

can I get just chamomile based products do you know?

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Specialagentblond · 25/10/2026 20:35

Chamomile?

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SM1018 · 25/10/2026 20:36

Washingforweeks · 25/10/2026 20:32

Horlicks used to settle my son

Unfortunately she can’t have it as she is dairy sensitive. Only looking for bath time products but I appreciate your reply

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IeatPotNoodles · 25/10/2026 20:36

Yes you can get it for the bath x

Antoniana · 25/10/2026 20:37

It’s more about the ritual than the product. Lavender (or chamomile) doesn’t actually make them sleep. Get them a nice smelling baby bath, tell them it’s a special bedtime one, and it will do just as much!

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SM1018 · 25/10/2026 20:48

IeatPotNoodles · 25/10/2026 20:36

Yes you can get it for the bath x

Thank you, might have to do some hunting

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Pickles333 · 25/10/2026 20:48

Magnesium cream

TheRealSmurfette · 25/10/2026 20:48

Camomile , lemon balm..magnesium

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SM1018 · 25/10/2026 20:49

Antoniana · 25/10/2026 20:37

It’s more about the ritual than the product. Lavender (or chamomile) doesn’t actually make them sleep. Get them a nice smelling baby bath, tell them it’s a special bedtime one, and it will do just as much!

They have a bedtime routine but wondered if their was specific calming bedtime products that I could use not containing lavender….. I can’t use the Vicks plug ins because they use lavender, it’s a product that’s used in a lot of things

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SM1018 · 25/10/2026 20:51

TheRealSmurfette · 25/10/2026 20:50

How about these? Love this brand…

https://betteryou.com/products/magnesium-sleep-kids-bundle

Oh thank you, I’ll look into them

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SM1018 · 25/10/2026 21:05

TheRealSmurfette · 25/10/2026 20:48

Camomile , lemon balm..magnesium

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Thank you, will look into those options

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Washingforweeks · 25/10/2026 21:34

Ahhh sorry I didn’t read properly. Hope you find something x

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