Let’s face it: In the age of smartphones ... So, to help children get the quality shuteye they need for optimal health, many parents are turning to popular sleep aids like melatonin.

More: 1 in 5 children under the age of 14 take melatonin regularly, new study shows Because of this, she recommends for ...

Nearly 1 in 5 (19%) children aged one to 14 ... suggested that about 46% of American parents had given melatonin to children under the age of 13. Mild side effects include drowsiness, nausea ...

[F (1,42)=4.276], (p < 0.05). Conclusion: At 9 and 12 months of age, the delayed maturation of melatonin production is still persistent in preterm-born infants as compared to term-born mates.