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Melatonin Berry

Natrol Kids
4.8
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(23105 ratings)
Melatonin 1 mg
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Score82
A practical 90-serving children’s melatonin gummy with a conservative dose, but no sleep-maintenance feature and unresolved long-term pediatric use.
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Quantity:90 Gummy(ies) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support

Score 82

A practical 90-serving children’s melatonin gummy with a conservative dose, but no sleep-maintenance feature and unresolved long-term pediatric use.
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$11.99($0.13 per serving)
Vitacost
$ 14.72
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$ 11.99
iHerb
$ 14.72
Walmart
$ 18.28
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$ 12.99
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Analysis

The gummy provides 1 mg of melatonin with no competing active ingredients. That simple, lower-dose approach is well matched to sleep timing and easier to assess than a large botanical blend.

Immediate delivery does not specifically address repeated nighttime waking. The serving also adds 2 g of carbohydrate and 10 calories, so it should still be treated as part of a bedtime routine rather than as a consequence-free candy.

The 90-serving package is more economical for families already using the product under guidance. A larger supply should not be taken as evidence that uninterrupted long-term pediatric use is appropriate.

Who is it for
  • Children using a 1 mg gummy with caregiver and clinician guidance
  • Families needing a longer low-dose supply
Best for
  • Child-focused sleep-onset support
  • A larger gummy supply

Pros

  • Clearly provides 1 mg of melatonin
  • Offers 90 servings
  • Uses a focused formula
  • Avoids a high melatonin amount

Cons

  • Adds 2 g of carbohydrate
  • Immediate delivery does not support all-night release
  • Long-term pediatric use is not well established

Warnings

  • Pediatric melatonin use deserves clinician guidance because long-term use in children is not well established.
  • Melatonin may cause next-day drowsiness or vivid dreams, so timing and child-specific directions matter.

Nutrient quality

86 Highest impact

The gummy is convenient but offers no sustained-release advantage. The practical amount supports sleep without obvious excess.

Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

The shown active ingredients have clear amounts and no proprietary blend hides a key dose. Daily directions and a complete inactive-ingredient list are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

74 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating is favorable and supported by an exceptionally large review volume. Detailed feedback is unavailable, so repeated complaints and fit with the intended use cannot be judged.

Value for money

82 Highest impact

The formula provides strong practical value for its dose and delivery features. Secondary ingredients or delivery extras reduce category competitiveness.

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Goals

Sleep Support
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Melatonin · 1 mg

The 1 mg melatonin amount directly supports circadian timing and may help with sleep onset. The low-dose approach is well aligned with a child-focused product, though the supplied data do not establish overnight maintenance.

One gummy provides a clear and simple serving with no unrelated active ingredients. Melatonin can cause next-day drowsiness or vivid dreams, so timing and child-specific label directions matter.

Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Melatonin
1 mg
Gluten Free Dairy Free Children 4+ Vegetarian
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Melatonin · 1 mg OverallScore69
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA- Value

The gummy is designed mainly for sleep onset and has no supplied independent purity certification. The melatonin amount is within the physiological range. The low serving cost supports its value.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders.
    Ferracioli-Oda E; Qawasmi A; Bloch MH · PloS one · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,683 participants19 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  2. Efficacy on sleep parameters and tolerability of melatonin in individuals with sleep or mental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Salanitro M; Wrigley T; Ghabra H; de Haan E; Hill CM; Solmi M; Cortese S · Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,998 participants34 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  3. Melatonin treatment for age-related insomnia.
    Zhdanova IV; Wurtman RJ; Regan MM; Taylor JA; Shi JP; Leclair OU · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2001
    Randomized trial30 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  4. The Effectiveness of Melatonin for Sleep Disturbances in Parkinson' Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Yousef O; Abouelmagd ME; Khaddam H; Shbani A; Yousef R; Meshref M; Hanafi I · Journal of sleep research · 2026
    Meta-analysis409 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  5. Nightly treatment of primary insomnia with prolonged release melatonin for 6 months: a randomized placebo controlled trial on age and endogenous melatonin as predictors of efficacy and safety.
    Wade AG; Ford I; Crawford G; McConnachie A; Nir T; Laudon M; Zisapel N · BMC medicine · 2010
    Randomized trial791 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  6. Effects of exogenous melatonin on sleep: a meta-analysis.
    Brzezinski A; Vangel MG; Wurtman RJ; Norrie G; Zhdanova I; Ben-Shushan A; Ford I · Sleep medicine reviews · 2005
    Meta-analysis284 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin