The person who had the children on the sleepover should never have given them any medication without speaking to their parents first. How would they have known if the child had an allergy or something else that could have caused serious consequences to the other children. I understand the husband being angry about it so I’d ask them never to give their child anything without discussing first.

I had a friend who I knew did often give melatonin to her son. I don’t really have an issue with it because it is a chemical that naturally occurs in the body that encourages sleep. A child that is only 6 really should be going to bed earlier than 9pm. Going at 9pm is fine for a party, but the article indicates that he is usually awake late. I think the parents need to consider their own parenting methods before criticising another family who were just trying to settle children for bed. Yes, maybe they should have asked first, but what’s done is done.

the hosts parents at the sleepover should realise that she is not the Childs mother nor is she a doctor so dont give your childs friends things that was not prescribed for them or is not listed on their medication list.. they could be allergic to it and then it is on you. dont risk it mama dont give your friends kids gummies that’s not listed on their med list. their doctor will take care of that and their parents have it all under control. you dont have the right to, give your own kids stuff.

Wow. That’s confronting for any parent to think that another parent would willy Billy dose your kid without your consent or knowledge. I personally use melatonin for my child but would never be okay with someone else doing it behind my back. It denotes a level of disregard and disrespect. Not acceptable.

I’d be wondering if that was what they gave my child or was it something else. Full bloods and doctors examination would be done and police called. My child would not be left alone with these people

Absolutely not okay. I’ve asked my husband, a doctor, about melatonin before and whether he would consider it for our child when he’s older. He’s strongly against it. That it can give some people vivid, horrendous nightmares. Why would you host a sleep over if you’re not going to take the obvious on, that it’s going to be a long loud night

I would protect from child from ever staying over again. I wouldn’t bother to talk to them about it’s not okay or how I stand with the issue because clearly they think it’s okay without informing you beforehand. Child care centres are not even allowed to do that it’s dosing and it’s illegal. I’ve had parents friends talking about the drugs doing wonderful things putting kids to sleep that’s sick and we as parents gotta protect our kids. We can’t control other parents but we can control letting our kids stay away from these craziness. So sorry it happened to your baby it’s unacceptable and makes me sick too. Don’t bother talking to them or setting them straight. Don’t waste your energy

This is not ok at all and yes you should say something. I would feel uncomfortable even allowing my child to be there during the day as you just dont know what they may feel it is ok to give him.
Melatonin although being natural can be dangerous. Just because its natural doesnt mean its ok.

It’s not okay to give medicine or supplements to a child without the conscent of the parents. Soi yes they should have asked before giving your son Melatonin.
I would talk with them for sure but try to do it in a light way. I can understand that you don’t feel for addressing it being 38 weeks pregnant, and could ask your husband to do it (also since he seems to have quite strong feelings about it )

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  • • Ellen replied
    • 05 Oct 2024 , 4:46 am

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  Also you write that the supplement led to your son wetting the bed, because he was in such a deep sleep, which embarrassed him in front of his friends. To be honest I doubt if this is true as it’s important to know that while melatonin supplements may help people fall asleep, they do not appear to be effective at helping them stay asleep

Melatonin can be addictive and should only be used short term to achieve a good sleep pattern. This is not on and I wouldn’t let my child go to that parent again. It’s highly likely they’d still give it to the child, just not tell you. I am thinking that they did it to help THEM not the kids.

I do think you should mention it – because if your kids play there, who knows what else they’ll be given?

Yes, you are both right to be upset. That’s irresponsible & unacceptable of the mother to administer anything of the like without parental consent. How would she know if a child is not allergic or have adverse side effects?
Definitely need to not let this one go. Even if your child never sleeps over there again, other children will & this needs to be addressed.

This is absolutely unacceptable. No one should ever think it’s ok to medicate someone else’s child before checking with their parent.

Absolutely not okay to give another child any medication without consulting their parents, especially when they are younger. Really not nice that he had an uncontrollable reaction to the dose. I would say something. You don’t have to go nuts, but make it clear you’d like to be consulted any time something is given.

Absolutely not okay! I have messaged my childrens friends parents when they were 13 if it was okay to give them panadol as they were complaining of a headache. Absolutely not! Would I say anything if there is no sleepover required? I’m not sure, is it worth the aggravation but my child would not be returning there without making it clear they are not to give my child ANYTHING without checking with me. For all those parents knew, I may have already given him/her something to assist with sleep and then they end up double dosing! What other pills are these parents going to casually hand out at a 13th or 16th birthday party?

That is not on I’m sorry you do not give anything like that to another child to sleep without their parents permission. I would definitely be saying something to them.

My daughter is on melatonin recommended by her pediatrician. But I would absolutely never give it to another child that is wrong on so many levels and you have every reason to be irritated. Maybe next time you speak to her just say would you mind not giving my child any medication including melatonin without contacting me first.

Wow ???? I cannot believe a parent would do this..totally not acceptable and baffles me to think they are ok with giving it to other peoples children

I’m with your hubby here! This parent needs to be confronted and the conversation had, what if a child had an adverse reaction. You don’t just hand other ppls children a suppliment and think it’s ok, you ALWAYS check with the child’s parents.

I would be furious!! Probably would have made it known after the shock wore off that it is absolutely not ok to give anyone elses child anything without consent.