Make Your Own Natural Baby Care Products

If you are like so many parents today who are concerned that many conventional baby products contain questionable ingredients such as parabens, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), talc, and synthetic perfumes and fragrances, you may have chosen to take matters into your own hands. All these ingredients can have adverse effects on the health and well being of your baby, so it is no wonder parents are now finding that it is easy, more cost effective, and safer to make their own natural baby products.

Since the skin is the body’s largest organ and it has the ability to absorb things that is comes into contact with, would you want to expose your baby to potentially harmful chemicals or would you rather use safe and natural ingredients? Most parents would agree that ensuring your baby products are completely natural, is worth it. Making our own baby products with all natural ingredients can be fun to do, it saves money, and most importantly, it ensures that your babies' delicate immune systems are not unduly taxed by harmful product ingredients. Most of the ingredients listed can be purchased at your local supermarkets, drug stores or natural food stores so you can pick some up on your regular shopping trips. With just a few key natural ingredients, you can make all sorts of natural baby care products. You don’t have to have a chemistry degree to create all natural, luxurious, baby friendly products. If you are currently using conventional baby care products, check out Skin Deep for more information on the safety of the products.

Try these easy recipes for natural baby products:

All Natural Baby Wipes Solution

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup Aloe Vera Juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Calendula Oil
• 1 teaspoon grated, unscented soap
• 2 drops Lavender Oil
• 2 drops Tea Tree Oil

Mix in a jar and then pour over organic cloth wipes or paper towels. This baby wipe solution is anti-fungal and great for discouraging yeast diaper rashes. The essential oil can be found at any health food store and has a pleasing fragrance.

A Better Baby Oil

1 cup Grapeseed or Apricot Kernel oil
4-6 drops lavender or chamomile essential oils
1-2 vitamin E capsules (optional)

Squeeze the vitamin E capsules into the oils and mix together. Store in a dark colored bottle and use as a bath or massage oil. This is also great for moms after shaving!

Diaper Rash Ointment

2 ounces Jojoba oi
5 drops of tea tree or lavender essential oil
2-3 drops of Wheatgerm oil or Pure Vitamin E oil

Jojoba oil is perfect for baby skin due to its great nutritional properties. It is easily absorbed and allows the skin to breathe, unlike other oils. It nourishes the skin and moisturizes it at the same time. To further enhance these beneficial properties add 5 drops of tea tree or lavender essential oil (both act as anti-bacterial agents) for every 2 ounces of oil. Wheatgerm oil with its naturally high Vitamin E content complements this jojoba oil mixture. Adding a few drops will also help preserve this product. Pure Vitamin E Oil is a good alternative if you cannot find wheatgerm oil.