Home made lotions and potions

[mummypeanut]

Home made lotions and potions

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Some of the gals on here have given me great advice on natural bottom cleaning and rash remedies.

I thought it would be interesting to see what other people have come up with that works for them for different problems

i.e.

nappy cleaning
nappy rash
general nappy changing
dry skin
etc etc

xx

 

[kirsten1985]

General Nappy changing I use chamomile tea with a squirt of method baby wash, made in the morning and kept warm in a flask all day.

Dry skin I have used in the past oatmeal in a baby sock and put in the bath.

 

[Jo]

I used to make a tub up with Chamomile tea, squirt of baby wash, couple of drops of tea tree and lavender.
I put resusable wipes in it, about 24 and it would keep for a couple of days, I used this at nappy changes and also to wipe his face/hands when older.

 

[saraendepity]

General Nappy changing I use chamomile tea with a squirt of method baby wash, made in the morning and kept warm in a flask all day.

Dry skin I have used in the past oatmeal in a baby sock and put in the bath.

ooh i forgot about that one..i'm in desperate need of something like that must get some oatmeal...y'think porridge oats will do the same thing?? LOL

 

[Babyshambelle]

Ooooh, I love this thread. I'll be watching with interest.

I use chamomile tea with a few drops of grapeseed oil for nappy changing, keep her nappy off and reapply every time it dries off for nappy rash.

Grapeseed oil with a few drops of lavender oil for massage before bed

Grapeseed oil for dry skin generally.

I'm having a bit of a grapeseed oil love-in at the moment! xx

 

[kirsten1985]

Yeah Sara, porridge oats are fine!

 

[kirsten1985]

I like grapeseed oil too! I use it for massage - on it's own, and put some in the bath sometimes with some lavender oil.

 

[Babyshambelle]

Honestly, her skin has never been so soft since i've been using it. And she loves a good massage. It's amazing stuff. I'm going to use it on my bump to help stop stretchies this time round too!

 

[mummypeanut]

I found an ace website with loads of receipies:

Cloth Wipe Solution Recipes

Almond 'n' Chamomile

Steep the tea bags in the hot water then add the oil.

2 chamomile tea bags

2 teaspoons almond oil

2 cups hot water


Anti-Fungal

Omit vinegar if baby has a raw rash.

1/4 cup white vinegar

1 tablespoon calendula oil

A few drops lavender oil

A few drops tea tree oil

1/4 cup 100% aloe vera gel

1 cup water


Anti-Fungal Too

Similar to the other anti-fungal recipe, but less vinegar and water.

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 tablespoon calendula oil

A few drops lavender oil

A few drops tea tree oil

1/4 cup 100% aloe vera gel

1/2 cup water


Basic Wipe Solution

This basic recipe can be adapted by changing the type of soap or oil.

1/2 cup baby oil

1/2 cup baby wash

2 cups water


Castile Solution

Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap comes in several yummy scents!

1 tablespoon almond, apricot, or other oil

1 tablespoon Dr Bronner's Liquid Castile Soap

2 drops tea tree oil

1 drop lavender oil

1 cup water


Chamomile 'n' Honey

Brew the tea, add the honey, and drink any leftovers!

1 chamomile tea bag

1 teaspoon honey

1 cup boiling water


Easy Peasy

Just three simple ingredients...

2 tablespoons oil

2 tablespoons baby wash

1 1/2 cups water


Eight is Great

Similar ingredients as other recipes, but in different amounts.
1/8 cup vegetable oil

1/8 cup baby wash

8 drops lavender oil

4 drops tea tree oil

2 cups water


Fruit 'n' Veggie

Dr Bronner's soaps can often be found in organic markets.

1 teaspoon fruit or vegetable-based oil (apricot, olive, grapeseed, etc)

1 tablespoon vegetable-based soap (like Dr. Bronner's liquid castile)
1 teaspoon 100% aloe vera gel

1 cup water


Just One

Just one "something" of each ingredient for this recipe.

1 chamomile tea bag

1 teaspoon oil

1 teaspoon baby bath or shampoo

1 drop lavendar oil

1 cup hot water


Lavender 'n' Tea Tree

Lavender and Tea Tree are popular EO choices for wipe solutions.

1/8 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon baby shampoo

4 drops tea tree oil

8 drops lavender oil

3 cups water


Lanolin & Glycerine

Lanolin and glycerine moisturize without oil.

1 tablespoon liquid glycerine

1/4 teaspoon liquid lanolin (100% pure)

1 tablespoon baby wash

1-3 drops EO

4 cups water


Lotion Potion
Baby lotion adds more softening power to this solution.

1 tablespoon baby oil

1 tablespoon baby soap

1 tablespoon baby lotion

1 cup water


Magic Baby

Baby Magic products are usually easy to find in local stores.

1/2 cup Baby Magic oil

1/2 cup Baby Magic wash

2 cups water


No Measuring

Don't measure for this one, just estimate amounts.

2 squirts baby oil

2 squirts baby wash

1 drop EO

1 cup water (about)


Olive 'n' Tea Tree

A great natural wipes solution.

1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin not necessary)

1/8 cup gentle baby bath

A few drops tea tree oil

4 cups water


Shampoo Style

Baby shampoo works as well as baby wash.

1 tablespoon baby oil

2 teaspoons baby shampoo

2 1/2 cups water

Soapless

This recipe relies on the EO to cleanse, instead of using soap.

1-2 drops tea tree oil

1-2 drops lavender oil

1 cup water


Zany Apricot Solution

One of our favorites, the apricot oil smells heavenly!

1 tablespoon apricot oil

1 tablespoon unscented baby wash

3 cups water


Zany Lavender Solution

Our other favorite, the lavender is calming for us and our son.

1 tablespoon baby oil

1 tablespoon lavender scented baby wash

2-3 drops lavender oil

3 cups water

 

[mummypeanut]

out of interest does anyone use Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap in thier mixtures? Its suggested above and looks quite cheap as it can be bought in bulk

xx

 

[Rachel_C]

I don't know if it's ok for babies, but I used to get really horrible itchy eczema in the insides of my elbows. I found that witch hazel with a few drops of lavender oil in it worked wonders for me when applied on some cotton wool. I used to stick it on overnight with some of that medical tape or a bandage and it would feel so much better by the next day. The same mixture is great when applied to burns or scalds, and if you dilute it with quite a lot of water (so about 1 part witch hazel and lavender to 4 parts water) it makes a good facial cleanser. Witch hazel is also good to put on bruises and sprains. I'm a bit of a witch hazel freak - my family laugh at me cos if they say they've hurt themselves, they know I'll immediately suggest it

 

[saraendepity]

out of interest does anyone use Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap in thier mixtures? Its suggested above and looks quite cheap as it can be bought in bulk

xx

never heard of it before....off to google now

 

[mummypeanut]

out of interest does anyone use Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap in thier mixtures? Its suggested above and looks quite cheap as it can be bought in bulk

xx

never heard of it before....off to google now

https://www.ecohip.org/product.php/1766/dr-bronner-pure-castile-liquid-soap-baby-mild

They also do one with tea tree in it. One thats citrus, one thats almond oil, one thats rose hip and a lavander one.

 

[princessellie]

does anyone know if chamomile is ok whilst pregnant? i use sensitive wet wipes mostly atm cos she has such bad poos atm, when i do use washable wipes / cotton wool i use warm water with a few drops lavender and some baby bath, but would rather cham tea since i know its good for nappy rash, am panicking im not allowed it when preg though

x

 

[mummypeanut]

does anyone know if chamomile is ok whilst pregnant? i use sensitive wet wipes mostly atm cos she has such bad poos atm, when i do use washable wipes / cotton wool i use warm water with a few drops lavender and some baby bath, but would rather cham tea since i know its good for nappy rash, am panicking im not allowed it when preg though

x

heya, theres an interesting reply on the link below. I found another wbsite with the same answer. I would have thought its safe to be honest and its not like youre gonnna be drinking it, youre gonna be touching it, so i think that makes it even safer!

https://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/psafe/0,,dh,00.html