Are you looking for DIY ideas for babies, toddlers & children?
Babies & young children are easy to make DIY bath & other products for, once you get started you will wonder why you waited.
I get asked lots for info on baby health & DIY baby products, I am reluctant to give exact info for treating babies for health issues because I am not a DR. So this article gives body care ideas wich do ultimately lead to better health for many, less toxins on the body = better immune system & better health..
You are the parent only you can know if your child is allergic to something because allergies to natural things is a possibility, anyone can be allergic to anything. You also know if you should take your child to the DR & not treat them at home, I also urge you to research everything & to in many cases to consult a DR/Holistic DR first.
When it comes to babies & young children you may only need a warm bath with water only, after all unless your kids are rolling in bacteria most of the things they get on them actually help their immune system, but I always prefered even for my newborns to add some baking soda to the water because it helps clean & is a great moisturizer for skin & alleviates skin issues, balances PH of the skin & is an all around great natural soap either just in the bath water or in a baking soda water paste. & as a plus Baking soda doubles as shampoo, so it’s a great all over wash for babies, children, teens & adults. Another great item for the skin you could add to bath water is epsom salt.
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Shampoo/body wash/soothing bath/bedtime bath
2 cups of warm water with 1 tsp of baking soda stirred in well
add essential oil like lavender if desired (optional)
Baking soda water does not burn eyes if there is not too much (sometimes essential oils do)
This can also be used as a body wash & left in the tub to sooth skin
Lavender also is very calming in a bath before bed
Conditioner/ soothing bath/ bedtime bath
2 cups warm water with 1 or 2 tbsp of lemon juice (&/or Apple Cider Vinegar Bragg Vinegar)
add a few drops of lavender or tea tree oil essential oil
Can sting eyes some so just be careful
This can also be used as a body wash & left in the tub to sooth skin
Lavender also is very calming in a bath before bed
Natural DIY ideas to clean Kids rooms & Babies rooms/Nursery safely & effectively
Baby lotion/rash cream/ burns/ hives/ dry skin / cradle cap etc
Raw coconut oil rubbed in the skin as often as needed
you can add a drop or 2 of lavender or other essential oils
But raw coconut oil is multi purpose & works awesome & is antibacterial & anti fungal (Palm Shortening is also great for babies skin issues)
To learn to make body butter from coconut oil go here
Gentle effective soap for general everyday use & also for skin conditions, rashes, & also great for those with sensitive skin
Just simple baking soda & water in a paste gently rubbed on wet skin with a washcloth very gently or just add to tub of water & wash
Pat dry & rub raw coconut oil on skin
Another option for moisturizing soap is to mix raw coconut oil & baking soda in a paste & wash
Baby acne
Wash with baking soda gently & rub raw coconut oil on area (or wash with them in a combo)
Chest rub
Raw coconut oil
Essential oils of lavender & peppermint
Chest Rub 2 (also here)
Made with raw coconut oil & essential oils
Ingredients
3 Tablespoons Raw Coconut oil
5 to 10 drops of Thieves
5 to 10 drops of Immune-aid Synergy
Mix together in container with a lid
Use for cold, flu. allergies, stuffy noses etc
Rub generously on chest & back, on throat if desired
Can also be rubbed on feet & put sock on to help cough & congestion
If you do not have raw coconut oil, you can use regular, but raw would be best, or you can use Sweet almond oil or Olive oil for a liquid version, or substitute Palm Shortening
Vitamins & health
Most babies do not need to take extra vitamins they get what they need from mammas milk, & later from proper nutrition. But many will add raw coconut oil to formula as an immune booster. because of the lauric acid in the raw/Virgin coconut oil Breast milk is the only other natural source that contains such a high concentration of lauric acid as raw coconut oil, which could explain the drastic decrease of infections of all types in breast-fed babies. Making raw coconut oil a great addition to a newborn, baby, toddlers, child anyone’s diet. (info on Coconut oil & Lauric acid here)
More ideas & info
Read here info on toxic baby shampoo & baby care items, all the more reason to make it yourself so you know whats in it.
10 must have essential oils for children for everything from fevers to bug bites, essential oils should always be diluted in a carrier oil when used on skin here
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