Safe Essential Baby Products

 

Tired of looking at the labels on products and worrying about the safety of your baby? I hear ya, friend. That was me 9 years ago when my oldest was born.

Thankfully, I’ve found 100% confidence in essential oils that I know I can trust to use on me, my husband, and my babies.

Try these 2 DIY Recipes out and feel confident knowing that your baby is safe.

Baby Powder

Ingredients:
½ cup corn starch
½ cup Arrowroot powder
1 drop Roman Chamomile oil
1–2 drops Lavender oil
¼ cup finely ground oats

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. *If you don't have finely ground oats, combine ingredients in blender and pulse until finely ground. 

  2. Put ingredients in shaker style bottle.  *Use an empty spice jar with sifter lid for easy application.

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Diaper Cream

Ingredients:
¼ cup virgin coconut oil
5 drops Lavender oil
3 drops Melaleuca (Tea Tree) oil

  1. Melt coconut oil in glass cup using microwave or double boiler.

  2. Add essential oils and stir briefly.

  3. Allow mixture to cool to restore the original consistency of the coconut oil.

  4. Store in a sealable glass container and leave in cool place. Apply as needed.

Here’s to safe and happy babies!!

Tobi

 

All Purpose Salve + EO

 

This recipe is a tried and true salve amazing for any kind of chapped skin, blemish, irritated diaper, sunburn, cut, scrape, lip balm, etc you name it- this magic salve helps it.

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Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp raw organic shea butter
4 Tbsp beeswax
1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
20 drops doTERRA Frankincense essential oil
20 drops doTERRA Lavender essential oil
20 drops doTERRA Copaiba essential oil
Pack of 1 oz metal tins - here are some of my favorite!

Instructions:
1. Gently melt coconut oil, beeswax, and shea butter in saucepan on stove or in a double boiler.
2. When everything is just liquified, remove from heat and add Vitamin E oil and essential oils. Stir in gently and then pour into containers.
3. Place containers on a tray and allow to cool in a freezer for 20 minutes.
4. Rub small amount of salve on your skin to help moisturize and heal!

Recipe Credit: Tiffany Brossoit