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Bedtime Elixir: I Want to Believe
By metropolitanmama | August 1, 2007
Have you seen the advertisements for Johnson’s BEDTIME BATH and BEDTIME LOTION? The website claims that they have discovered “3 easy steps to a better night’s sleep.”
The three steps are:
1. Bath
2. Massage
3. Quietly off to sleep (reading to your child, singing a lullaby, saying a prayer, etc.)
Johnson’s asserts that their products have “a unique blend of gentle ingredients and soothing aromas” that will “help your baby sleep better.”
And I want to believe in it. I want to go buy it and watch as my little one drifts off to sleep quickly and serenely every night.
But the problem is that I don’t believe. So, convince me. If you’ve tried these products, give me your “mom review.” I want the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Topics: sleep |
August 2nd, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Well you’ve read my review post “Best and Worst baby buys” so you know I’m a believer. But let me explain: Do I think it’s a magic cure for sleepless nights? no. Does it calm and relax my kid? yes. I often bath with my daughter and we use these products in her bath, when we get out I feel relaxed. The part of my body that has come in contact with the product feels soothed. I believe my daughter feels the same. She certainly sleeps better afterwards. However…I do think ANY lavender product might do this as lavender is a sleep aid in itself. So you don’t necessarily have to buy johnsons. Huggies and gerber make similar products. I chose Johnsons because it’s gentle on my daughters sensitive skin and she doesn’t react.
August 4th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
HAHAHAHA! Totally not worth it (at least not with my kids). I have a hard time buying into aromatherapy anything. Instead I believe that it’s the gentle human touch that sends a little one off to sleep. And I think warm water, plain and simple, does a lot to relax a person.
August 6th, 2007 at 11:18 pm
if it’s not REAL lavendar it won’t REALLY work. seek out all natural products that include real lavendar or real lavendar essential oil. rochelle rose carries a line of products that are great for people of all ages because their products are made from all natural ingredients.
in my opinion, a great bedtime ritual including the three B’s (Bath-including post-bath massage, Book, Bed) work great.
August 9th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
that commercial is ridiculous- any bedtime rotine will help your baby settle into sleep, it doens’t have to be with any product at all. give a bath with warm water and castille soap and a massage with a little olive oil, throw a drop of lavender oil or chamomile if you want.
August 10th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
Thanks for all of your tips, ladies! I really just need to start with incorporating a bath (period) into our nightly routine. It’s been hit-or-miss lately.