Ask the Expert: Is Melatonin Safe for Kids? | Boston Children's Hospital

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:59:25 +0000

Answering common questions about melatonin use in children, Dr. Michael Toce, an attending physician in Boston Children’s Division of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology, offers insight into what melatonin is, its intended use, and its potential side effects. Learn more about melatonin use in children and safety here: https://answers.childrenshospi....tal.org/melatonin-fo

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Michael Toce, MD
Attending Physician, Division of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology
https://www.childrenshospital.....org/directory/michae

▶Programs mentioned:

Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention
https://www.childrenshospital.....org/programs/regiona

Emergency Medicine
https://www.childrenshospital.....org/departments/emer

▶More Resources and Answers for Patients & Families:

Learn more about our approach to sleep problems in children - visit our Sleep Center:
https://www.childrenshospital.....org/programs/sleep-c

If you’re concerned about your child accidentally ingesting melatonin, or deliberately overdosing on melatonin, call the Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222. (This is a national number that will route to your regional poison control center.)

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