It's difficult enough to get your child to sleep without sugar racing around their system. What should you avoid in order to ensure silent nights?

Cut out the caffeine
'Caffienated soft drinks can disrupt a child's sleep and make them drowsy during the day, not to mention the effect on their teeth and weight'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member tessa

Healthier alternatives
'Buy things like apple juice and orange juice, then dilute them like a squash. No E numbers! Milk shouldn't be a main drink as it is too filling, but if it is given as the only drink after tea time it does help with sleeping.'

Thanks to Raisingkids' Member dawndonald

'Ditch the squash altogether. We drink tap water, mineral water, fruit juices. I make fizzy drinks by mixing juice with sparkling water. As an occasional treat I buy lemonade but I steer clear of coloured drinks as they have small boy bouncing off the walls.'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member monsty

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