Did you know that up to 30-50% of children are magnesium deficient.
And that magnesium is involved in around 700 chemical reactions in the body.
Making it absolutely crucial for healthy development and function for our children.
This is why I created Calm Sleep Balm, not only to support my daughter through her developmental stages, but just so we all got a goodnight sleep. During the development leaps my daughter would be super wired, and we found that her body just needed more magnesium. She started sleeping better, and was far less restless.
Why magnesium matters more than we realise
Magnesium is one of those nutrients that sits quietly in the background...
but it’s involved in hundreds of processes in the body.
In kids, it plays a really important role in:
- Nervous system regulation
- Muscle relaxation
- Sleep rhythms
- Stress response
And the thing is... many little ones aren’t getting enough.
Why kids can be low in magnesium
Modern life makes it easier than we think.
Soil depletion means our food isn’t as mineral-rich as it once was.
Stress, even in little bodies, uses up magnesium faster. And growing bodies simply need more. You might not “see” a deficiency on paper, but you can often feel when something is a little off.
What it can look like
Every child is different, but some of the signs we see again and again are:
- Restlessness, especially at night
- Difficulty winding down
- Light or disrupted sleep
- Big emotional swings
- Tight or tense little bodies
It’s not about labelling anything as wrong.
It’s just the body asking for support.
How magnesium supports the body
Magnesium works closely with the nervous system. It helps shift the body out of that “wired” state and into a more relaxed, settled one.
It supports muscle relaxation, which can help those little bodies feel softer and calmer.
And it plays a role in regulating neurotransmitters involved in sleep, helping the body move more naturally toward rest.
Why we chose a topical balm
With kids, simple matters. Not every child tolerates supplements. Not every routine sticks. But a balm...
a gentle massage...
a moment of connection...
That becomes something they look forward to.
Our Calm Sleep Balm delivers magnesium through the skin, paired with soft, grounding ingredients like vanilla and sandalwood. It’s not about forcing sleep. It’s about creating the conditions for it.
The moment before sleep
This is the part I didn’t expect when we first made it.
It became a ritual.
Rubbing it into Mila’s legs...
her arms...
that quiet slowing down before bed...
Her body would soften in my hands.
And I realised, again, it’s never just the ingredient.
It’s the feeling of safety.
The consistency.
The signal to the body that it’s okay to rest.
Supporting, not overriding
We don’t believe in overriding a child’s system.
We believe in supporting it.
Magnesium is one of those beautiful, foundational minerals that helps bring the body back into balance, gently.
No force. No overwhelm. Just support.
Our Calm Sleep Balm is not just to support Magnesium needs, but a ritualistic connection point before bed - to bring connection and also calm before bed time.
