Hey there, sleepyheads! Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into the world of a single mom (26F) and her adorable little insomniac (5F). This momma bear has been through it all, from popping Ambien pills to chugging coffee ☕ just to keep up with her little night owl. But when a magic sleep gummy enters the picture, things start looking up… until deadbeat dad (29M) decides to stir up some drama! Buckle up, buttercup, because this story is about to get juicy!
Mommy’s Little Insomniac

Ambien Ain’t an Option

Tried Every Trick in the Book

⚕️ Doc’s Orders: Melatonin Magic

Bye-Bye Dark Circles, Hello Happy Kid!

Enter the Deadbeat Dad

Daddy’s House of Chaos

Co-Parenting Catastrophe

Spilling the Beans on Sleep Gummies

⚖️ Mama Bear Lays Down the Law

Deadbeat Dad’s Ulterior Motives

Following Doctor’s Orders ⚕️

Mommy’s Moment of Doubt

Sleep Gummies Save the Day… Or Do They?
Well, well, well… looks like our supermom’s ♀️ decision to give her little one a melatonin gummy has caused quite the stir! ️ Thanks to doc’s orders ⚕️, the kiddo is finally catching some Zzz’s , but daddy dearest is throwing a fit! He’s screaming about drugging the child , opening CPS cases , and trying to snatch legal custody ⚖️… all while being $8k in arrears! The audacity! But let’s be real, folks… is mommy really the a-hole for following medical advice and putting her daughter’s well-being first? ♀️ The internet has spoken, and the verdict is in! ️ Let’s see what the masses have to say about this sleep gummy saga!
Following doctor’s orders and doing no harm. CPS-proof parenting.

Ex-husband causing trouble after mom follows doctor’s orders

Melatonin is safe and recommended by doctor, NTA in this situation.
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Supportive comment defends mother’s use of sleep gummies for child.

Relief and support for a mom’s sleep gummy decision.

Fight for your child’s sleep, it’s important for their future

Melatonin is treated like candy in the US , dad has no case

Mom defends giving sleep aid to daughter against ex’s accusations.

NTA uses sarcasm to suggest a clever solution.

Mother defends giving daughter sleep gummy, father opposes. NTA.

Defending the mom and questioning the father’s neglect.
NTA
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Following pediatrician’s advice is NTA; father’s lawsuit is ridiculous

User defends OP, suggests getting a lawyer. NTA

Mom gets support for giving daughter sleep aid with doctor’s recommendation.
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Natural sleep aid under supervision, NTA. Angry ex overreacts
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Melatonin gummies help, but beware of brushing after. NTA!

Concern for daughter’s safety during visitation with explosive ex.

Protective parent willing to fight for child’s well-being. ✊

Insomniac mom accused of endangerment seeks legal advice, not validation. NTA.

Melatonin is natural, NTA. Watch for changes in future.

Melatonin gummies are not drugs, it’s like giving vitamins

Supportive comment, defending the mother’s actions.

Melatonin is a mineral, like vitamins. NTA for giving it.

Melatonin failed at 11, abusing it on a kid? No way!

Melatonin is natural and non-addictive, NTA did right.

Supportive comment on parenting and mental health medication.

Parent receives support for giving prescribed medicine to child.
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Melatonin not prescribed, NTA. Giving child supplement like Tylenol.
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Struggling with DSPD, commenter urges solid medical record and sleep clinic

Supportive comment advises documenting and reporting ex’s behavior.

Melatonin is natural, not drugging. NTA parent.
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Melatonin helps kids with sleep issues. NTA for giving it.

Following doctor’s advice vs uninformed opinion saves the day!
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Mom not in the wrong for giving medication as per doctor’s advice. ✅

Melatonin for toddlers? Common or controversial?

Pediatrician’s advice = NTA. Concern for sister’s sleep schedule.

Melatonin helped me sleep, NTA for giving it to daughter

Melatonin is a supplement, not a drug. NTA

Sleep physician urges second opinion for poor sleepers.

Importance of sleep for children and support for the parent

Naturally occurring melatonin helps daughter sleep better. NTA

Giving melatonin to kids with ADHD and Autism is justified. NTA

Defending melatonin use, suggesting action against neglectful father. #NTA

Melatonin use at young age. Ex in trouble. NTA.

Defending the OP for giving her kid ‘sleep gummy’

Melatonin use for sleep: NTA with doctor’s approval ✌️
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Medical professional recommended sleep gummy, ex’s claim is baseless.

Melatonin can help but be cautious with dosage

Asking for clarification on melatonin use. Dad seems unreasonable

Following doctor’s orders and ex exerting control. NTA

Melatonin is safe and natural, father has no basis. NTA

Suggesting alternative sleep aid, polite NTA comment

Melatonin for kids? NTA defends use of sleep aid

Defending a mother’s decision for daughter’s health
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NTA and TV in kids’ rooms linked to childhood obesity
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Melatonin is a natural neurotransmitter and NTA for giving it.

Legal worries? Not an issue when you’re NTA

Melatonin helps parent cope with sleepless child, ignore judgmental ex.

Melatonin is natural, NTA, CPS won’t be called.
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Natural sleep aid for child sparks disagreement with father. NTA!

Melatonin for kids? NTA or YTA? No a-hole here.

Defending the mom’s use of melatonin for her daughter.

Following doctor’s orders, not child abuse. Ex causing trouble.

Melatonin is safe and prescribed by doctors. Dad is reaching. NTA

Defending the Mom’s Use of Melatonin for 5-Year-Old Daughter

Father overreacts to melatonin, needs to calm down
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Mom receives support for giving daughter melatonin supplement.✌

Assertive NTA mom won’t let explosive ex ruin daughter’s safety

Melatonin changed commenter’s life, wishes parents gave it earlier. NTA

Melatonin isn’t drugging a child! NTA for using it.

NTA suggests seeking legal and medical advice for sleep issues.

Melatonin is a safe and effective sleep aid for children
