Sleepytime Balm

Suitable from 3 months · 30g

Some nights the whole world needs to slow down. Bath done. Milk given. And now — this. A few quiet minutes with warm hands and a balm that smells like sleep, pressed gently into tiny feet and a soft little chest.

Sleepytime Balm is a gentle herbal sleep balm crafted for the evening wind-down — a simple, grounding ritual that signals to your baby that the day is done, rest is safe, and you are here. Made with whole lavender and chamomile plant-infused oil, beeswax and three of the gentlest calming essential oils, it melts easily into skin without greasiness and fills the air with a soft, naturally soothing aroma.

For baby. For the moment. For you too.

The nourishing base of this balm — organic grapeseed oil slowly infused with whole lavender and chamomile plants, so the soothing properties of both herbs transfer directly into every application. Lightweight, non-greasy and deeply gentle on baby skin.

The most trusted botanical sleep ally in the world. Lavender’s calming effect on the nervous system is one of the most well-researched in aromatherapy — reducing restlessness, easing tension and creating the sensory cue of safety and rest. Suitable for use from 3 months at appropriate dilution.

Gentler and sweeter than German chamomile, Roman chamomile is the essential oil of choice for babies and young children. Deeply calming, anti-inflammatory and soothing — it eases fussiness, settles an overstimulated nervous system and brings a soft floral warmth to this blend.

The ancient steadier. Frankincense slows the breath, deepens calm and brings a grounding, almost meditative quality to the bedtime ritual. Its gentle action on the nervous system makes it a beautiful addition to any sleep blend — for babies and for the mamas applying it.

A natural, breathable base that allows the balm to glide easily over skin without blocking pores — locking in the botanical goodness and creating a gentle protective layer as baby sleeps.

After bath time, warm a small amount of balm between your fingertips and massage gently into baby’s chest, feet and lower back. Use slow, intentional strokes and breathe deeply together. Make it a ritual — the same sequence every night becomes a powerful sleep cue over time.

Can also be used on mama’s own wrists and temples for a shared wind-down experience.

Suitable from 3 months. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth and broken skin. Do not apply directly under the nose. Patch test before first use. Keep out of reach of children. If irritation occurs discontinue use.

Ingredients: Lavender and Chamomile whole plant infused Organic Grapeseed Oil, Beeswax, Lavender Essential Oil, Roman Chamomile Essential Oil, Frankincense Essential Oil.

Handcrafted in small batches in Cape Town. 100% natural and cruelty-free. Free from parabens, petrochemicals, sulphates, synthetic fragrances and artificial colours.

Every Mother Moon product is packed with love by our partners at the Joyce Chevalier Centre — a local disability centre whose work we are honoured to support.