Kids Relief Calm Syrup, With Calming Effect Grape Flavor- 3.4 oz (Pack of 2)

Our oldest son (5) is very intelligent but would have tantrums where he couldn't seem to control his emotions. We were cautious about giving him any kind of medication because we didn't want to change who he was, just calm him down. The first couple days, we noticed a slight reduction in the number and intensity of the outbursts but still questioned whether or not it was the medicine or just his mood at the time. Over the next week, we noticed that he was a lot more compliant when told to turn the TV off, put toys away, or turn off a video game. Instead of uncontrolled crying and verbal outbursts, he would just huff a little and do what he was told! While on the medication, the number, intensity, and duration of any tantrum has been greatly reduced! He is now our wonderful intelligent little boy who can verbalize what is bothering him as opposed to just screaming and lashing out.We did have a week lapse in medication when I ordered more and during that time, the tantrums went back to their previous intensity and there were no noted side effects. My wife said that I am no longer allowed to be late on another order. Our son is also picky about the flavors of medicines he will take and normally hates grape flavors. The first dose was struggle to get him to take (there might have been an ice cream bribe) but after that, he loves the taste and will even use the syringe to take the dose himself! We started the doses as stated on the bottle (1 tsp every 4 hours) but now that he is a lot calmer, he only takes it before breakfast and before dinner. He is also one of those children that has a resistance to most medications, so I'm so happy this works for him and us!

One thing to look out for if you feel this is not working for your kiddo, is the fact that one ingredient: valarian root, is indeed a good supplement for sleep, but it can in some cases cause an opposite reaction. Everyone is different, so you just have to give it a try and see what happens. Years ago I tried valarian root alone for my son's epic sleep disorder, and found it did not help. Now a few years later, I tried this product to help with his agitation, adhd, and aggression during the day, and found that after several days he stopped sleeping completely. I mean up from 10 pm to "time to get on the school bus," every single night. We persisted for another week hoping it was a coincidence, but sleep did not return until we discontinued use.

I purchased this unsure of if it would really work for my daughter or not, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is something that she takes to the best when it is placed in her milk or water even though it is grape flavored. She can take it by itself, but I think the flavor may be a little strong for her, she has has always been a little sensitive to things that tend to have a "strong flavor" and since you can smell how strong this is as soon as you open the bottle this might be something you want to be aware of. My daughter is a little under two years old and the packaging directions say for 2 years and older, so I gave her less than the recommended and she does just fine, I gave her only a few drops of the liquid. I haven't had to give it to her more than once, though it says you can repeat every four hours. I find that this is something that works good if she is "keyed up" after being out too late or over tired...and my daughter can be a real pill in these instances. She almost gets like she was when she was very young and in her colic stage where all she does is fuss and cry and nothing will calm her. This product doe something. The pediatrician said it may some of the sweet in it but that the ingredients in it are known for calming as well and aren't present in large doses so not to be frightened of it. I think I can say it will be something that I will consider purchasing again if our next little one is as hard to handle on some nights as his/her older sister. I know some say homeopathic is a placebo, but the more I learn the less I believe that and that I believe they just don't work for everyone or that some may need strenghts that aren't available commercially. My advice is, if you think your child can benefit and are willing to spend the few dollars then go for it. I was pleasantly surprised and saw both negative and positive reviews on this product as well as every other teething product, bottle and diaper every presented...it's all preference!

My daughter is extremely sensitive to artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Sodium Benzoate is a widely used preservative in soft drinks and medications, but it is reportedly a carcinogen and has been linked to hyperactivity in children, especially those with ADHD or just naturally hyperactive. Sodium Benzoate makes my daughter go nuts the day after she has it, and the school can barely contain her. I was very disappointed to receive this 'natural' product, only to find that it contains sodium benzoate. Google sodium benzoate and you'll be overwhelmed by different articles discussing the safety (or lack thereof) of this chemical preservative. For those attempting to control hyperactive behavior with any type of elimination diet (e.g. Feingold), you will likely find that this is not an acceptable product, and that it might actually have the opposite effect of calming your child's behavior. I've noticed that other products from this company also contain sodium benzoate.For those in search of truly all-natural products, we've been having luck with natural flower essences (Bach's is the brand we use). The effect was not immediate, but it's intended to progressively improve temperament and other emotional issues, to a point where the product is no longer needed. In other words, it's not meant as a lifelong symptom masker, but as an actual treatment. Hope this helps those with children with food allergies / sensitivities.