Kindival™ for Sleeping Disorders & hyperactivity in children

Does your child’s disturbed sleep make you worry?

You are not alone, as around a third of young children have problems sleeping. Whether it is crying, bad dreams, waking up regularly, or it is just hard for them to drop off, it is likely the whole family will not be as refreshed the next morning as they should be. That is why you’ll be relieved to know there is a safe, gentle and effective way to help your child’s normal sleep patterns return, using Kindival™.

Sleep disturbances are often about the child’s daytime experiences

Factors influencing the quality of your child’s sleep will change as they grow up.

Early on, it can be down to the baby’s body systems developing. However, changing environments, for example moving into their own room to sleep, can also upset sleep patterns.

Toddlers starting to interact with the wider world may find all the daytime activities so stimulating that it takes a long time to settle. Family or school life can influence their dreams or cause restlessness while asleep.

Actually going to bed can be a problem too, as young children often want to stay up with the rest of the family.

If you have any concerns, discuss them with a health professional, but there are some simple steps you can try as bedtime approaches.

A calming evening routine which avoids stimulating activities and cuts out caffeine drinks will help put your child in the right frame of mind. Using a safe and natural homeopathic medicine like Kindival® can help too.

Sleep disturbances - common signs and symptoms

• Interrupted sleep
• Difficulties falling asleep
• Night waking
• Night-time fears
• Sleep talking
• Sleep walking
• Nervous restlessness shown by leg agitation, teeth grinding and tossing and turning in bed

Sleep disorders: Possible Treatments

Behavioural

Behavioural interventions:

• Follow the “5 S” approach (swaddling, side/stomach position, *shhhh* sound, swinging, sucking) according to Dr. Harvey Karp to calm a baby
• Establish calming “bedtime routines” (e.g. reading a book or talking about the day) in infants and children
• Avoid games, computer and IPad use, that can cause too much excitement, in the evening
• Adjust daytime napping to the child’s age and developmental needs as too much sleep during daytime will affect sleepiness and sleep duration at night

Environmental

Environmental interventions:

• Adjust the environment of the room in which the child sleeps ensuring that it is comfortable, quiet and cool (max. 18 ºC)
• Keep the television out of the child´s bedroom

Dietary

Dietary interventions:

• Avoid caffeinated drinks or other stimulants (e.g. coffee, coke®, energy drinks) in general and particularly for at least 3-4 h before bedtime
• Avoid heavy foods 1-2 h before bedtime

Naturopathic

Naturopathic interventions:

• Herbal teas
• Phytotherapy (e.g. valerian, balm, chamomile, lavender, hops)
• Relaxation techniques (e.g. autogenic training, progressive muscle relaxation)
• Acupuncture
• Homeopathic remedies such as e.g. Kindival™

What is Kindival™ used for?

Kindival™ is indicated for the treatment of sleep disorders in babies and children.

What are typical symptoms of sleeping disorders?

• Interrupted sleep
• Difficulties falling asleep
• Night waking
• Night-time fears
• Sleep talking
• Sleepwalking
• Nervous restlessness shown by leg agitation, teeth grinding and tossing and turning in bed

What are common consequences frequently associated with sleeping disorders?

• Daytime sleepiness
• Inattention
• Concentration problems
• Irritability
• Hyperactivity
• Impulse control problems
• Obesity

What is the recommended dosage of Kindival™?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the physician, in the case of intranquility, infants till one year, 1 tablet 3 times a day. From 1 year onwards, 3 tablets 3 times a day. To improve sleep 3 to 5 tablets before going to bed. If complaints are not relieved, consult a specialist.

For how long can I administer Kindival™ to my child?

Kindival™ is a safe and gentle homeopathic medicine which can be administered as long as symptoms persist.
If your child is poorly responding to Kindival™ or if additional complaints arise, it is recommended to consult a physician.

What are possible side-effects of Kindival™?

Kindival™ is a very well tolerated homeopathic medicine.
No side-effects are known or have been reported so far.

What are the key benefits of Kindival™?

• Developed especially for use in children
• Suitable from birth
• Safe and gentle with virtually no side-effects
• Excellent tolerability
• Clinically effective
• Easy to take / administer:
  • No need to swallow
  • Tablets dissolve quickly within the mouth

Where can you get Kindival™?

As Kindival™ is classified as a medicinal product, it is available from homoeopathic pharmacies. It is also made available from our website www.schwabeindia.com.