While mint isn’t known to directly cause sleepiness, it is a good herb to have on hand for those little ones who always seem to get a tummy ache at bedtime. Peppermint is a flavor that is familiar to many kids if they’ve ever had mint ice cream or a candy cane. I’d recommend the simple blend of chamomile and mint in our Cuddletime blend or Cozy Tranquil Dreams, a citrusy chamomile tea with the added benefit of rosehips. Plum Deluxe offers several teas with chamomile in the blend. The apple-scented flowers shouldn’t be steeped for longer than 3-4 minutes for children, otherwise the brew will turn bitter and too strong. The honey-like taste helps relieve upset stomachs, nervousness, and muscle cramps while gently relaxing.

Chamomile is another nervine that is safe for children, as long as they don’t have an allergy to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies. Most are familiar with a hot cup of chamomile tea to soothe the nerves. Plum Deluxe’s Slowly Unwind blend combines linden with elderflower, raspberry leaves, and fruit for a lightly floral brew that is sweet and fruity enough for kids to enjoy. As a nervine, an herb that relaxes the nervous system, linden is used to promote sleep and ease anxiety for all. The blossoms and leaves are often dried and made into tea that is safe for children and the elderly. Linden refers to the sweetly scented flower from the linden tree. Stimulating caffeine is the enemy here, so stick to herbal blends for sleepy time tea for kids. Plants vary greatly and have their own unique superpowers, so we need to be mindful of what teas we are sharing. Let’s talk sleepy time tea for kids and reclaim bedtime for everyone.

There is hope, a little magic right in your cupboard! Did you know some teas can be beneficial and calming for your little ones? When you reach for your favorite mug of tea to unwind, pour a cup for the kids, too. Quiet moments at the end of the day could be your reprieve – if your little one will settle in, that is. Long days and even longer to-do lists reign while keeping your minim-e alive and thriving.

Sleepytime tea for kids