We’ve been having a few issues lately with nightmares. I always seem to have this problem with Roo especially, and he has been having a few ups and downs at school lately, and then after a weekend away with Grandparents he always wants to be in our bed from about 3am onwards.
I’m not entirely sure why this happens, but from time to time we have had the odd nightmare wake him up and then a tirade about monsters in his room. I can clearly remember as a child that I was terrified of my bedroom in the night because there was a banging and scraping noise on my window, but I couldn’t tell my mum properly as I was so little… It was only when she came in one night to try and soothe me that she realised I wasn’t making it up but the tree next to our house could *just* reach the bedroom window and the leaves were tapping on it in the wind.
Once this little predicament was solved, I still had a lingering fear of monsters in my room (fun fact: I literally SHIT myself (well, not literally obvs) watching paranormal activity because I am STILL frightened of ghosts, monsters and the unseen). So, when I came across this clever little trick, I decided that I was going to make anti-monster spray to help the boys and eventually Edie get away from the fear of monsters!
Here is how to make anti-monster spray to help get rid of nightmares:
- 1 spray bottle (you can buy these at most supermarkets in the mini product isle or make up isle as they are considered travel bottles or you could use an old, well washed febreeze bottle if you want to go maxi-monster busting.)
- water
- 2 drops of an essential oil of your choice per 100ml of water. I recommend any or a mix of the ones that help you sleep such as:
- Lavender.
- Vetiver.
- Roman Chamomile.
- Ylang Ylang.
- Bergamot.
- Sandalwood.
- Marjoram.
- Cedarwood.
- Monster stickers, goggly eyes or anything your kids might like to decorate the bottle with.
So, fill up your chosen bottle, add the right amount of essential oils and then let the kids decorate! Spray onto their bed and around the zones that they say are scary – read them a story, grab a glass of wine and enjoy crappy TV or a book safe in the knowledge that you won’t get woken up hourly for nightmares!
H x
This is a beautiful idea. Thanks. Our lad isn’t too bad with nightmares – only very occasionally does he climb out of bed at night, and he’s always happy to be lead back. But if this changes, or if his baby sister struggles with nocturnal creatures, we’ll be right onto this.
Thanks lovely, I hope it doesn’t come to it but at least you know what to do now!
What an absolutely awesome idea, such a great way to help get rid of fears. x
This is such a great simple idea that makes me wonder why I never thought of it! haha Using essential oils to help the little ones sleep too is great, I think I want to try it for myself (not to scare off the monsters mind you) 😀
Aww such a clever little trick. How has it been working?
What a sweet idea! My little one has nightmares I wonder if this would work for her in some way.
What a lovely idea, great to help children and will smell lovely.
That is such a good idea. We don’t have that issue yet, but it’s nice to have a solution ready for when/if it happens. x
What an absolutely smashing idea! I am sure every little one would love the idea of this, and if it works and eases their fears – even better!!
I really love this idea, I’ve seen it a few times in different ways..some have super hero sprays too. It sprays the room so the super heros know where to protect. Then the parents leave green lanterns ring or batmans belt somewhere to show they’ve been. Love it!
– Love that yours is scented, especially with soothing smells too! (and it keeps their room smelling nice)
This is such a great idea, Corben is at an age now where he does get the occasional nightmare. I’ll give this a try, any excuse to use more essential oils lol
Cydney x
Ooh this is so good. We have the monster spray but I’ve never thought about using essential oils. I’m going to have to try that!
I love this idea! Mine don’t suffer too badly (touch wood) but I do!! Haha- paranormal activity sent me into labour with my son. Its REALLY scary! xx
aw what a fantastic idea although ive been pretty lucky not to have any of mine go through this stage all 8 lol, x
This is such a fantastic idea! It must really empower the kids to make them think that they’ve busted the monsters and it’s little things like this that can really make a difference 🙂
Oh I’ve done this before with camomile and lavender, worked a treat!
Such a brilliant idea. This is something luckily I never had a problem with either of my children. However, I did spray essential oils on their bedclothes to aid sleep. I still do on my bedclothes if I’m having trouble sleeping!