Comments on: Spilled Milk

By: Inexplicable Ways

Inexplicable Ways — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:51:49 +0000

Brady, catnip is usually the first thing I try. Norah is very susceptible to it. However, I think I’m going to move on to Valerian for Cedar. She’s been having loads of difficulty going to sleep.

You might like the book Naturally Healthy Babies and Children by Aviva Jill Romm. Wonderful book!!

By: Brady Godfrey

Brady Godfrey — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:31:14 +0000

Wow! I should have tried this on preston, will it help him sleep? He still gets up all the time and this mommy could take any advice on how to get an active child to settle down in the evenings! My child wakes up dancing to his wave machine I wonder if this would help him chill a little?

By: Mimi

Mimi — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:34:30 +0000

I learn something new from you everyday…what a sweet role-reversal!

By: Inexplicable Ways

Inexplicable Ways — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:18:08 +0000

Hee hee. Yes, catnip is like cocaine for cats. I will warn that a small percentage of the human population is likewise stimulated by catnip rather than relaxed. Hopefully Jack is not one of them!

As to whether the catnip in the pet section is ok for human consumption…I have no idea! I’d probably drink a cup of tea first before giving it to the kiddos.

By: Katy B.

Katy B. — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:03:03 +0000

Okay, so I found 100% Organic catnip (dried) in the pet section – is this cool? Husband raising an eyebrow to my wanting to give Jack something that says “Stimulating for Cats” on the package. I assume it’s all the same.

By: Inexplicable Ways

Inexplicable Ways — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:51:43 +0000

We used to buy the teabags and just make a strong cup of tea for Norah before bed. Then we let the habit die b/c she was sleeping fine.

I wanted an infusion for Cedar and have been giving her some mixed with breastmilk with a dropper.

To make an infusion, take about a handful of dried leaves and put in a quart jar. Fill to top with boiling water. Close lid. Steep 20 minutes. Store in the fridge.

Scott takes a dropperful of tincture when he has trouble sleeping. We found some at a health store but you can make that too. It just take a long time!

By: Leigh Anne

Leigh Anne — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:21:57 +0000

How do you go about infusing the catnip? I would like to know more about this for the new baby coming, but also for Liam. He has all of his teeth, but sometimes he really could use some aid in mellowing out. I could probably use it too, especially once the new baby is here. He very much enjoys chamomile tea, which I could probably use a bit more often, but I never remember to.