Why can a little one be tired and still struggle to settle? Babies don’t have an off switch. Their sleep patterns are developing, and the move from a busy day to a quiet night takes time. So we brought together a few gentle bedtime cues in one small step.
See the bedtime story ↓Made for little ones 3 months and up
There’s been playing, moving, noise, and new things to take in. Bedtime works better as a gentle change of pace than an abrupt stop. That’s where a familiar routine begins.
See the bedtime lotion
Magnesium is a mineral the body uses for normal nerve and muscle function. We chose it as the lead ingredient in our bedtime lotion, ready for a gentle foot massage at the end of the day.
Meet the magnesium blend
A foot massage gives your little one your attention and a few unhurried minutes before bed. Studies of bedtime routines that include massage or lotion have found improvements in some parent-reported infant sleep measures; every child’s response will differ.
Make time for the quiet moment
Lavender and chamomile give the lotion its soft aroma. Use it at the same point in the evening, and the scent becomes one more recognizable part of bedtime.
Bring the bedtime scent home
Shea butter, oat, and inulin make this a skin care step as well as a massage moment. The lotion leaves skin feeling soft while you move through your usual routine.
Care for little skin
Bath. Lotion. Gentle massage. Cuddle. Bed. The steps are small enough to repeat—and repetition is what makes a bedtime routine familiar.
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A gentle foot massage, a soft familiar scent, and skin care in one small bedtime step for little ones 3 months and up.
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DermatKids Bedtime Lotion is made for little ones 3 months and up. It can also be used by older children as part of their bedtime routine.
It is made for children 3 months and up and has been dermatologically tested. Patch-test before the first use, use externally only, and stop using it if irritation occurs.
You can use it each night as part of a familiar bedtime routine. After a bath, gently massage it onto your child’s feet about 15 minutes before bed.
Every child is different. Some families may find the massage and familiar scent help bedtime feel calmer after a few nights, while others may take longer to settle into the routine. Sleep changes are not guaranteed.
The lotion is applied to the skin during a gentle massage instead of being swallowed. It also moisturizes with shea butter and oat and adds a soft lavender and chamomile aroma to bedtime.
“I like that the Bedtime Lotion supports relaxation without adding anything unnecessary to a child’s system.”
Specialist Endodontist, MDS
“This bedtime lotion feels gentle on the skin and seems to help kids relax a bit more easily before sleep.”
MD, MSc Pediatrician
“What I like about Eight Roots' products is the focus on clean, minimal formulations that are suitable for regular, long-term use.”
Senior Consultant Dermatologist
Pure magnesium chloride from the ancient Zechstein seabed—the mineral-rich heart of our calming bedtime ritual.
A softly aromatic botanical that turns bath and massage time into a comforting signal that bedtime is near.
A time-honoured flower chosen to comfort delicate skin and bring a naturally soothing note to evening routines.
Finely milled oat flour and oat extract help comfort dry-feeling skin and leave it feeling soft, calm, and cared for.
A rich botanical butter packed with skin-conditioning lipids that cushions little feet in lasting bedtime moisture.
A silky olive-derived emollient that softens skin and gives the lotion its smooth, easy-to-massage glide.
A chicory-root-derived prebiotic chosen to support a balanced skin environment and a comfortably conditioned feel.
A well-loved antioxidant that conditions skin and helps protect the nourishing oils within the formula.
