"How to Help a Child on a Stimulant Wind Down and Fall Asleep"

Helping a child on a stimulant fall asleep starts with a consistent wind-down and can be supported by targeted nutrients that help the body shift into rest mode, without sedation. Stasis Kids Nighttime was built for this exact challenge, with ingredients chosen for pediatric evidence and a design that supports natural sleep onset rather than knocking a child out.

Why is falling asleep harder for kids on stimulants?

Bedtime can be one of the hardest parts of the day for a child on a stimulant. Stimulants can push the body's natural sleep timing later and leave a child mentally wound up when it is time to settle. On top of that, some children on stimulants run lower on certain nutrients that the body uses to prepare for sleep. The result is a child who is tired but still switched on.

Which nutrients support winding down?

Stasis Kids Nighttime is built around nutrients with pediatric evidence for calm and sleep. Magnesium glycinate at 50 mg helps the body shift into rest mode and is involved in producing the messengers that make it easier to drift off (PMC12535714). L-theanine at 150 mg supports a calm state and alpha brain-wave activity, which can help a child whose thoughts are racing at bedtime, without causing drowsiness (PMID 35215501). Vitamin B6 as P5P and zinc glycinate round out the base by supporting the body's own production of the messengers involved in sleep. The formula is designed to be non-sedating, so it supports natural sleep onset rather than forcing it.

What does a good bedtime routine look like?

The supplement works best inside a steady routine. Stasis Kids Nighttime is taken 30 to 60 minutes before bed. Pair that with dimmed lights, screens set aside, and a predictable order of events, brushing teeth, a book, lights out. Children ages 6 to 9 take one capsule and children 10 and up take two. A calm, repeatable runway into sleep does a lot of the work, and the formula is meant to support it.

Does it come without melatonin?

Yes. Stasis Kids Nighttime offers a melatonin-free option, and the gummies are melatonin-free. The capsule is also available with a low 1 mg dose of melatonin for families who prefer that route. Which one fits your child is a conversation worth having with your pediatrician.

Frequently asked questions

Will Stasis Kids Nighttime make my child groggy in the morning? It is designed to be non-sedating and to support natural sleep onset, not to force sleep, which is different from a sedative approach. Individual experiences vary.

When should my child take it? About 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime, as part of a consistent wind-down.

Can it be taken with my child's stimulant? It is formulated for children on stimulants and is taken in the evening. It is not a replacement for any stimulant. Check with your child's doctor first.

Is there an option without melatonin? Yes. There is a melatonin-free option, and the gummies are melatonin-free. A 1 mg melatonin capsule option is also available.

About Stasis Kids: Stasis Kids is a stimulant support system for children ages 6 to 17, with every ingredient clinically studied in kids and dosed to match the research. Available in Daytime and Nighttime, in gummies and capsules. It rounds out a child's stimulant, it doesn't replace it. Balance for growing minds. takestasis.com

Results are from open-label consumer surveys of Stasis customers. Individual results may vary.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Stasis is not a substitute for prescription medication and does not alter the effect of any stimulant medication. Please consult your physician before starting any supplement, especially if you take prescription medication. Stasis is for adults 18 and older, and Stasis Kids should only be given to a child under a pediatrician's guidance.

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