Experts Warn Against TikTok Trend of Giving Babies Butter for Sleep

A new TikTok trend is seeing parents give their children a spoonful of butter before bedtime in hopes of helping them sleep through the night. Originating in the US, this method has spread to the UK and New Zealand, with some parents claiming it allows their kids to sleep uninterrupted until morning. However, experts caution that this practice may not have any real benefits and could potentially be harmful. One mother, Millie, documented her experience with her baby Ivy, noting longer sleep intervals but uncertain if it was due to the butter or Ivy being overtired. Another mother from New Zealand, Paige, reported that the trend did not work for her child, who continued to wake frequently. Experts emphasize that social media can spread misinformation and that there are better ways to promote healthy sleep habits for children.