Parents are increasingly giving it to younger children. About 18% of children age five to nine are using it as a sleep aid, a new study suggests.
They said parents should consult a doctor before giving it to children.
Melatonin is one of the most common supplements parents in the US give to their children, according to Harvard Health.
The survey also found that fathers are more likely to give kids melatonin than mothers and younger parents are more likely to provide the sleep aid than older parents.
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