There was a
time where our little ones’ fear of the dark would impact the nightly bedtime
routine. The lights had to be kept on, bedroom doors opened, and an army of
stuffed animals lined the bed for protection. Instead of going to sleep it
would turn into playtime. When they finally fell asleep and I would tiptoe into
their rooms to turn off the lights, except for the times that we would fall
asleep first.
Nightlights,
flashlights, lamps connected to automatic timers, and dimmer switches never
seemed to “solve or fix” the problem.
Bedtime wasn't the only time they were afraid of the dark. They were scared to walk down a
dark hallway or into a dark room alone. They would have to be escorted and have
the area “checked” before they entered. Their pediatrician told me that they
were completely normal and they would eventually grow out of it.
One sleep
deprived night I found Bravery in a Bottle. Bravery in a Bottle is a mom own company
that offers a collection of children's aroma-therapeutic sprays. Each of
their 100% natural sprays has a specific goal or purpose.
- MONSTER VAPOR - RELAXING BLEND
- STORM SQUASHER - CLARITY BLEND
- COURAGE CONCOCTION - WELL BEING BLEND
- FEELING CAMPY - BUG AWAY BLEND
Lavender -
Treats migraines, headaches, anxiety, depression, nervous tensions, and
emotional stress. Induces sleep. Excellent pain reliever. Boosts immunity. Bug repellent.
Lemon -
Relieves stress. Combats insomnia. Boosts the immune system.
Mandarin -
Antiseptic, nervous relaxant, sedative, boosts the immune system.
Rosewood -
Antidepressant, antiseptic, analgesic, insecticide.
Orange -
Antidepressant, antiseptic, sedative.
Allowing my
children to spray Monster Vapor empowered them and helped them conquer the fear
of the dark. The over the past few weeks, Monster Vapor has been sprayed less
and less. My children are falling asleep earlier and using only a nightlight. I found that the spay is very soothing and
relaxing that I sometime spray it.
For more information about Bravery in a Bottle, Monster Vapor, and the other aroma-therapeutic spays visit their website braveryinabottle.com or on facebook. Bravery In A Bottle products can be purchased here.