diff --git a/cms/static/sass/elements/_alerts.scss b/cms/static/sass/elements/_alerts.scss
index 92231179e5..80b489a3e9 100644
--- a/cms/static/sass/elements/_alerts.scss
+++ b/cms/static/sass/elements/_alerts.scss
@@ -307,7 +307,7 @@
     right: ($baseline);
     border: 4px solid $black;
     border-bottom: none;
-    padding: ($baseline/2) $baseline;
+    padding: $baseline;
 
     .notification {
       @include box-sizing(border-box);