Magnesium Kids
Why parents choose Magnesium Kids
Bedtime goes better when it has a shape. Magnesium Kids gives the end of the day a hands-on step: a little balm on legs or feet, massaged in slowly, right before the book. Kids start asking for it.
It's the clean list our 2,600+ reviewers already trust, now packaged for kids ages 3 and up.
- Eight ingredients you can read out loud. Nothing hidden, nothing synthetic.
- Melatonin-free.
- Nothing to swallow, nothing to spill. A twist-up stick kids can't over-apply.
- Non-greasy, designed to rub in completely. The base is organic olive oil and organic coconut oil, so it glides on like a massage oil. Keep massaging and Dr. Doug's formula absorbs all the way in. No sticky pajamas, no sting.
- Gentle aroma from organic lavender and organic peppermint essential oils. No synthetic fragrance.
- Formulated by Dr. Doug Strobel, MD, a board-certified neurologist and adventure athlete. Made in the USA.
How families use it
- Warm a small amount between your fingers. A little goes a long way.
- Massage it into calves and feet, or the neck and shoulders, until it's fully absorbed.
- Start small. If it hasn't rubbed in completely, use a little less next time.
- Make it part of the routine: bath, balm, book.
Good to know: first time using our balms? Try a small spot on the inner forearm first. Keep away from eyes, mouth and broken or irritated skin. An adult should apply it for younger children.
Ingredients
Organic Olive Oil (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil), Organic Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil), Organic Beeswax (Cera Alba), Organic Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter), Magnesium Chloride, Organic Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha Piperita Oil), Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil), Vitamin E (Tocopherol).
Which size?
- 2.5 oz twist-up stick: about a month of nightly use. Easy for backpacks, sleepovers and travel.
- 8 oz jar: months of nightly use. The one for the nightstand, or for more than one kid.
- 0.5 oz mini: the trial size, or the weekend-getaway size.
Questions parents ask
What about kids under 3?
Ask your pediatrician first. We set our age line where pediatric sleep specialists set theirs.
How does it fit into bedtime?
Magnesium is the mineral many grown-ups reach for when they want to unwind at the end of the day. Magnesium Kids brings that into your child's evening as a calm, hands-on step at the same time every night. It's a routine kids look forward to. Pediatricians have tried it with their own families and recommend it in their kids' nighttime routine.
Where do I put it?
Dr. Doug suggests calves to toes, and for some kids the neck and shoulders, where a lot of tension is held. Go with whatever your child finds most soothing. The key is making it part of the routine.
How often?
Most families use it every night as part of the routine, and some add it after a big-play day too.
Balm, spray, lotion or gummies?
Sprays can tingle and drip. Lotions are thinner. Gummies are swallowed, so ask your pediatrician about those. A balm stays where you put it and turns application into a quiet few minutes together. Pick the format your child will actually enjoy.
A topical balm for massage and skin nourishment. Not a drug or medical treatment.
Why parents choose Magnesium Kids
Bedtime goes better when it has a shape. Magnesium Kids gives the end of the day a hands-on step: a little balm on legs or feet, massaged in slowly, right before the book. Kids start asking for it.
It's the clean list our 2,600+ reviewers already trust, now packaged for kids ages 3 and up.
- Eight ingredients you can read out loud. Nothing hidden, nothing synthetic.
- Melatonin-free.
- Nothing to swallow, nothing to spill. A twist-up stick kids can't over-apply.
- Non-greasy, designed to rub in completely. The base is organic olive oil and organic coconut oil, so it glides on like a massage oil. Keep massaging and Dr. Doug's formula absorbs all the way in. No sticky pajamas, no sting.
- Gentle aroma from organic lavender and organic peppermint essential oils. No synthetic fragrance.
- Formulated by Dr. Doug Strobel, MD, a board-certified neurologist and adventure athlete. Made in the USA.
How families use it
- Warm a small amount between your fingers. A little goes a long way.
- Massage it into calves and feet, or the neck and shoulders, until it's fully absorbed.
- Start small. If it hasn't rubbed in completely, use a little less next time.
- Make it part of the routine: bath, balm, book.
Good to know: first time using our balms? Try a small spot on the inner forearm first. Keep away from eyes, mouth and broken or irritated skin. An adult should apply it for younger children.
Ingredients
Organic Olive Oil (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil), Organic Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil), Organic Beeswax (Cera Alba), Organic Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter), Magnesium Chloride, Organic Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha Piperita Oil), Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil), Vitamin E (Tocopherol).
Which size?
- 2.5 oz twist-up stick: about a month of nightly use. Easy for backpacks, sleepovers and travel.
- 8 oz jar: months of nightly use. The one for the nightstand, or for more than one kid.
- 0.5 oz mini: the trial size, or the weekend-getaway size.
Questions parents ask
What about kids under 3?
Ask your pediatrician first. We set our age line where pediatric sleep specialists set theirs.
How does it fit into bedtime?
Magnesium is the mineral many grown-ups reach for when they want to unwind at the end of the day. Magnesium Kids brings that into your child's evening as a calm, hands-on step at the same time every night. It's a routine kids look forward to. Pediatricians have tried it with their own families and recommend it in their kids' nighttime routine.
Where do I put it?
Dr. Doug suggests calves to toes, and for some kids the neck and shoulders, where a lot of tension is held. Go with whatever your child finds most soothing. The key is making it part of the routine.
How often?
Most families use it every night as part of the routine, and some add it after a big-play day too.
Balm, spray, lotion or gummies?
Sprays can tingle and drip. Lotions are thinner. Gummies are swallowed, so ask your pediatrician about those. A balm stays where you put it and turns application into a quiet few minutes together. Pick the format your child will actually enjoy.
A topical balm for massage and skin nourishment. Not a drug or medical treatment.