Babies, Children and Teens Sleep Support
Why can't I sleep?
I've tried everything - nothing seems to work!
Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water, but most of us
don't get enough sleep. Insufficient sleep, or disruptions to the sleep dash
wake cycle, cause fatigue, stress, depression, weight gang, poor
concentration and possibly disease.
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Did you know?
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Even the light from a clock radio is enough light to signal the brain that daylight
is coming, and slow down melatonin production, starting the waking process.
The quality and restorative sleep we need to naturally produce enough of our
sleep hormone bracket melatonin bracket throughout the night.
What is Phytomelatonin?
Phytomelatonin is a naturally occurring phytonutrient found in Montmorency Tart Cherries and certain varieties of NZ Sweet Cherries, to support your body's regular and natural sleep pattern. Your sleep hormone (melatonin), is secreted by your brains pineal gland in small amounts as you wind down at the end of the day and prepare for sleep. As you drift off into your ‘light sleep’, more of your sleep hormone is secreted. Higher levels of melatonin us accreted when you reach your ‘deep sleep’ usually after two dash 3 hours of continuous sleep.
What is Tryptophan?
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Tryptophan is an amino acid which is also naturally occurring in Montmorency Tart Cherries and certain varieties of NZ Sweet Cherries. When consumed at night, tryptophan has been shown to support healthy levels of serotonin and melatonin. Tryptophan and the molecules it producers influence many functions in the body, including sleep, mood and behavior.
What are Procyanidins?
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Procyanidins B-2 phenolic compounds from plants which are abundant and true to use cherries. Research studies on procyanidins have shown they have many health benefits, especially in supporting repair of oxidative damage, healthy blood sugar levels, heart health and healthy cells.
How does melatonin work?
Melatonin is essential to regulate the body circadian rhythms [body clock] for regular sleep patterns, waking up feeling refreshed. Melatonin is a hormone released by our brain and small amounts as we wind down at the end of the day. As we prepare for sleep and drift off into our apostrophe light sleep apostrophe, more melatonin is released. Higher levels of melatonin are released when we reach our apostrophe deep sleep apostrophe, usually after 2-3 hours of continuous sleep to produce enough of the important proteins.
Many of us don't reach our deep sleep state, waking before we reach it. When this happens our brain does not produce enough melatonin to allow us to sleep through until morning. Melatonin is only produced at significant levels when it is dark a dark room is imperative, as even tiny amounts of light reduce your body's melatonin production.
Natural Way to Support Healthy Sleep
Support Quality Sleep, Weight Management, Good Health & Well Being
Tru2U Children’s Sleep Support is produced from Montmorency Tart Cherries and certain varieties of New Zealand Sweet Cherries which contain naturally occurring phytomelatonin, to support regular and restful sleep in babies and children.
Why Tru2U Sleep Support?
• 100% pure & natural
• No added sugar
• No artificial colours
• No colouring agents
• No preservatives
• No dairy or nuts
• Gluten free
• Low Glycemic Index (GI - 54)
• Suitable for many diabetics
• Tastes delicious
• Immune boost - potent antioxidants
• Drip free pourer - no mess
• HDPE Plastic - does not leach into juice
• HDPE Plastic - fully recyclable
Offers Support For:
• A quality and restorative sleep
• Helping children relax into sleep
• Children who wake frequently
• Returning to sleep easily when woken
• Weight management
• Healthy brain function
• Mental focus
• Mood balance
• Healthy energy levels
• Stress management
• A healthy immune system
• Good health and well-being
NB: When taken during daylight, phytomelatonin will not make you sleepy, however children will still benefit by day in a dark room.
Sourced from Plants
Phytomelatonin is a naturally occurring phytonutrient found in Montmorency Tart Cherries and certain varieties of New Zealand Sweet Cherries. Phytomelatonin supports your body’s regular and natural sleep pattern.
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Your sleep hormone, melatonin, is secreted by your brain’s pineal gland in small amounts as you wind down at the end of the day and prepare for sleep. As you drift off into your ‘light sleep’, more melatonin is secreted.
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Higher levels of your sleep hormone are secreted when you reach your ‘deep sleep’ state, usually 2-3 hours after you have slept continuously from first going to sleep.
How much sleep do you need?
The Power of Sleep
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According to the National Institutes of Health, babies, children and teens need more sleep than adults (who average between 7.5 to 9 hours).
Sleep requirements differ from one child to the next depending on age, physical activity levels and general health.
Primary School Children - need on average 10 -11 hours. Studies show that increasing your child’s sleep by as little as half an hour can dramatically improve school performance.
Teenagers - need on average almost the same as young children! Teenagers have an increased sleep requirement due to hormonal and lifestyle changes such as social engagements, peer pressure and early school starts.
There is evidence that around the time of becoming a teenager, there is often a shift in the sleep-wake cycle to becoming ‘sleepy’ later in the evening with a preference for waking later. This is often hormone related, and research shows that this pattern can be reset to a normal routine.
Average Sleep Requirements
Age
New-borns (0-2 months)
Infants (3-12 months)
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Pre-schoolers (3 to 5 years)
School-aged children (5 to 12 years)
Teens and preteens (12 to 18 years)
Adults (18+)
Hours
12 - 18*
14 - 15
12 - 14
11 - 13
10 - 11
8.5 - 10
7.5 – 9
Did you know?
Every Function of the Body is Impacted by Sleep!
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• Sleep deprivation impacts children in different ways to adults, tired children tend to ‘speed up’ rather than slow down.
• Lack of sleep can affect children’s school performance with poor focus and concentration.
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• If a child loses 1 hour of sleep, it is equivalent to the loss of 2 years of cognitive maturation and development the next day! This means a 6 year olds behaviour would be that of a 4 year old.
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• When we are sleep deprived, we may want to eat more, making it difficult to maintain a healthy weight.
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• Children benefit from the rich source of phytonutrients and antioxidant anthocyanins in supporting their immune system.
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• Lack of sleep may be a contributing factor to depression.
Children's Sleep Support
Healthy Sleep the Natural Way
Children's Tart Cherry Concentrate
• 3-7 weeks supply for a child
• Sweet-tart taste
• 100% pure and natural
• Absolutely nothing added
• 100% pure fruit juice concentrate
• 250ml of concentrate makes up 2 litres
• No added sugar, no artificial sweeteners
• Drip free pourer – no mess
• For best results keep chilled whenever possible
Tart Cherry Super
Strength Concentrate
• 3-7 weeks supply for a child
• Sweet-tart taste
• 100% pure and natural
• Absolutely nothing added
• 100% pure fruit juice concentrate
• 250ml of concentrate makes up 2 litres
• No added sugar, no artificial sweeteners
• Drip free pourer – no mess
• For best results keep chilled whenever possible
New Zealand Sweet Cherry
Super Strength Concentrate
• 3-5 months supply for a child
• Soft velvety taste
• 100% pure and natural
• Absolutely nothing added
• 100% pure fruit juice concentrate
• 250ml of concentrate makes up to 2 litres
• No added sugar, no artificial sweeteners
• Drip free pourer – no mess!
• For best results keep chilled whenever possible
NB: The Children's 250ml bottle is enough for one child, we have a 1 litre bottle which is better if you have more than one child
Recommended Serving Size for Tru2U Sleep Support
Most children enjoy a dilution of 1 part concentrate to 7 parts water, or pour the concentrate over yoghurt. The recommended serving size is in proportion to the child’s body weight.
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NB - Babies must have consumed solids for 2 months
Body Weight
40-55 kg
30-40 kg
20-30 kg
10-20 kg
Original Strength Concentrate
20ml
15ml
10ml
5ml
Super Strength Concentrate
5ml
4ml
2.5ml
1.5ml
(A small syringe makes measuring small quantities easier)
How do I use Tru2U Sleep Support?
• IMPORTANT: May take 2 - 4 weeks or longer to start feeling the benefits
• Consume daily for at least 1 month, one hour before bed for optimum results
• Tru2U Children’s Sleep Support must be refrigerated or frozen whenever possible to retain the nutrition levels
• Dilute one part juice to seven parts water, or to taste - DO NOT HEAT!
• The concentrate will not freeze solid when frozen, remaining pourable straight from the freezer
• Reduce serving size according to body weight (see table below)
• Babies must have consumed solids for 2 months
• The concentrate tastes great over yoghurt or as an ice cream topping!
• Blend into smoothies or mix with other juices
• Always read the label and use as directed
