If bedtime feels like a nightly endurance test—restlessness, bouncing around, trouble settling—you’re not alone, and many parents are looking for a gentler way to help their kids unwind without sugary gummies or melatonin. That’s why experts are turning to magnesium glycinate—especially EllaOla’s new Unflavored Magnesium Glycinate for Kids, a clean, gentle, science-backed option for even the pickiest or most sensitive kids.

Why Melatonin Isn’t the Bedtime Shortcut Parents Thought It Was

Melatonin gummies exploded in popularity, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best option. Many pediatric experts are urging caution because:

- Melatonin is a hormone, not a nutrient

- Not meant for nightly use or long-term routines

- Doses in gummies can vary significantly from what’s on the label

- Often loaded with sugar, dyes, & additives

- Kids may wake up with grogginess or “melatonin hangover”

So while melatonin might seem like the quick fix, it doesn’t address the underlying issue — supporting the body’s natural ability to calm down and settle on its own. That’s where magnesium comes in.

Why Pediatric Dietitians Are Turning to Magnesium Glycinate Instead

Magnesium Glycinate is known as one of the most gentle, effective, bioavailable forms of magnesium — making it ideal for kids.

Pediatric dietitians love it because it supports:

- Relaxation of the nervous system

- Muscle calmness and less restlessness

- Better unwinding before bed

- More natural, consistent sleep rhythms

Unlike melatonin, magnesium doesn’t force sleep. It supports the body’s own calming pathways — the way nature intended.

And Now: A Version Even the Pickiest Eaters Won’t Notice

Pediatric experts helped formulate EllaOla’s new Unflavored Magnesium Glycinate for Kids, and it was built to solve one very real problem:

Kids won’t take anything if they can taste it, smell it, or detect it. So EllaOla made it virtually undetectable. Clean, Picky-Proof, Expert-Developed

Here’s what sets EllaOla apart:

- Unflavored + Colorless: Disappears into foods or drinks — even for sensory-sensitive kids.

- Highly bioavailable magnesium glycinate: Absorbed 4x better than typical magnesium forms.

- Gentle on sensitive tummies: No digestive upset, no laxative effect.

- Zero Sugar: Unlike gummies and syrups.

- Pediatrician & Pediatric Dietitians Developed: Designed by experts who understand both nutrition and picky eating.

- Free from Top 9 Allergens: Plus gluten-free, vegan, and free from artificial sweeteners, dyes, and additives.

- Perfect for bedtime routines: Nighttime milk, warm cocoa, yogurt, applesauce, smoothies — it blends into all of it.

This is what makes it truly picky-proof. Kids don’t see it, smell it, taste it, or feel it. Parents simply mix it in, and the nighttime routine gets easier.

How to Use EllaOla Magnesium in Your Bedtime Routine

Thanks to its unflavored, colorless format, you can add a pack to:

- Cold or warm milk or dairy-free milk

- Nighttime hot cocoa

- Sleepy-time tea

- Yogurt or pudding

- Applesauce or fruit purée

- Smoothies

- Mac & Cheese

- In sauces for dipping

It dissolves quickly and disappears completely.

You don’t need sugary melatonin gummies. You don’t need bedtime battles. And you definitely don’t need a sleep solution filled with dyes, artificial ingredients, or hormones. Pediatric dietitians are recommending magnesium glycinate because it’s a gentle, natural approach to calming kids’ bodies — and EllaOla has created one of the cleanest, easiest-to-use versions ever. No sugar. No melatonin. No fuss. Just calm support where kids need it most.