Melatonin Gummies Are a Natural Sleep Aid For Adults and Kids.
For more detailed background on usage, benefits, and side effects check out our article: What Are Melatonin Gummies?
Which Melatonin Gummies are Right for You?
It can be confusing when choosing a brand of Melatonin Gummies. There are a ton of options and at first glance they might all seem the same. We’ve researched and reviewed the best brands to help you find exactly what you need.
What to Look Out For
There are 2 main ways in which brands of Melatonin Gummies differ:
- Amount of Melatonin in Each Gummy
- Additional Ingredients
These factors make a big difference when choosing the right gummy for your needs.
- The amount of melatonin is important especially if you are looking for an option for kids, this is your first experience with melatonin, or you are looking for the best value.
- You may want to choose a ‘sleep stack’ with other additional helpful ingredients. Or due to existing health or medications you may need to avoid options that contain anything other than pure melatonin.
Our Top 4 Melatonin Gummies
Best All Around
OLLY Sleep Melatonin Gummy,
With L Theanine, Chamomile, and Lemon Balm
3 mg per Serving
25 Day Supply
(50 Count)
The Good:
With overwhelmingly positive reviews attesting to their effectiveness, these gummies lead the pack. They contain a respectable 3mg of Melatonin per serving plus L-Theanine and a botanical blend of Chamomile, Passion Flower, and Lemon Balm. They also earned top marks from reviewers for their Elderberry and Mint flavor. Add to that their high quality natural Made-In-The-USA ingredients and you’ve got a clear winner.
The Bad:
At only 1.5mg of Melatonin per gummy these may be on the light side for people who need more melatonin. They are also a little on the spendy side given their 2 gummy serving and 50 count bottle size.
Best Budget Pick
Natrol 10mg Melatonin Gummies
10mg Per Serving
45 Day Supply
(90 count)
The Good:
We crunched all the price/strength/ratio numbers and you can be certain Natrol 10mg is the best deal for a simple melatonin-only gummy. Particularly for those who want the biggest punch of melatonin. When purchased in the max strength 10mg formulation, you get 90 gummies, each containing 5mg of melatonin. Confusing right? We found that most of the gummy brands only contain 1-3mg per gummy at roughly twice the cost of this brand. If you wanted 10mg of melatonin in the other brands you’d be chewing 5 gummies vs 2 gummies with the Natrol brand. If you only want 2.5mg of melatonin it’s easy to just bite half a gummy.
This also the best option for those folks who need to avoid any additional ingredients other than melatonin due to possible drug interactions or health concerns.
The Bad:
Unfortunately these contain Tapioca Syrup and Sugar which we aren’t big fans of. But if a little bit of sugar isn’t a problem for you and you don’t need any other supplements, these gummies are by far the best deal we found.
Best ‘Sleep Stack’
HEMPZZZ Deep Sleep Gummies
Hemp Oil, Melatonin, and Theanine
5 mg melatonin, 150mg Hemp Oil per Serving
60 Day Supply
(60 Count)
The Good:
If you are looking for a heavy 3 way combo punch of relaxation and sleep ingredients these gummies fit the bill perfectly. With a good size serving of Hemp Oil (The non-psychoactive, non-THC, extract from Hemp plants) as well as a comparatively large 5mg per gummy of melatonin and the addition of Theanine, this brand provides a solid stack of well known natural substances to help you get to sleep.
The Bad:
They are a little on the spendy side due to the Hemp Extract, but still well below the cost of a prescription sleep aid. Also, some people report more grogginess from these gummies versus the more traditional melatonin and herbal blends.
Best For Kids
Zarbee’s Children’s Sleep
with Melatonin
1 mg melatonin
50 Day Supply
(50 Count)
The Good:
With a very gentle 1mg of melatonin per gummy this a great choice for the little ones. Recommended for ages 3+ with excellent reviews across the board, you (and your kids) can rest assured that you’ve picked the right option for smaller sleepers. There are no other herbal ingredients to worry about researching for potential side effects for kids. On top of that, these gummies are a good value with 50 per bottle and a serving size of only 1 gummy. These could be the gentle and natural sleep solution you’ve been searching for to get the young ones to bed at night then popping up in the morning rested and ready for their day!
The Bad:
While there are no artificial sweeteners or dyes, if you are a total stickler for All Organic Non-GMO ingredients, you might want to try another option.