Anything to help toddler fall asleep?

[Latte Mama]

My DS is almost 15 months and most of the time he STTN. The problem is falling asleep. Up until about a month or so ago it was no issue, he would almost always nurse to sleep. Now, even though I know he's tired, he just fights it forever.

He used to go to bed around 8:30-9 and now it's anywhere between 10-11. Once he's asleep though, he's pretty much out. Is there anything at the health food store I can get for him to help him fall asleep? I know he's not getting as much sleep as he needs because he still wakes up early.

[Latte Mama]

Hello? Nothing? From searching, I've seen things like chamomile and coffea but I'd love to hear from any mamas that have used it. Did I post in the wrong area?

[LadyCatherine185]

For us, what has worked in helping my sleep-fighter sleep is this--

*consistent bedtime routine. dinner, bath, books, nurse, then daddy hold him on the bed until asleep
*about 5 pm I turn all of the lights off in the house and keep things quiet (we usually eat dinner at 6, and DS is in bed by 7)
*our bedroom is dark, we have blackout curtains, and we have a fan for white noise. everything distracts DS so that is what we had to do

We have used teething tablets and they do seem to help DS calm down a bit and fall asleep easier. Good luck!