by Maria Pilar Clark

Did you know that 73% of children ages 4-12 are afraid of things that go bump in the night? Whether it’s hidden dangers under the bed, unknowns in the closet or simply something unsavory lurking in the shadows, most kids (and some of us, too) have been there at some point or another.

Calming those nighttime fears can be a challenge, especially when the minutes tick by and nobody is getting any shuteye.

Enter Kelly Lucente, a Minnesotan mom and creator and developer behind Bye Bye Monster room spray. The organic, earth-friendly, kid-tested spray can be spritzed anywhere monsters might lurk. The soothing scent of all natural essential oils calms sleepy children and lasts all night long.

The series of products brings together Barley the friendly stuffed monster and a Bye Bye Monster storybook, all researched and tested with the assistance of child experts, parents, and teachers.