Here’s a DIY guide for creating natural baby care products! These simple, gentle recipes for lotion, shampoo, and diaper cream are designed to be nourishing for a baby’s sensitive skin.
DIY Natural Baby Lotion
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 1/4 cup jojoba oil or almond oil
Instructions:
Melt the coconut oil and shea butter together over low heat, then stir in the jojoba or almond oil. Let it cool, then whisk until creamy and store in a glass jar. Use a small amount to keep your baby’s skin soft and hydrated.
DIY Baby Shampoo
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup castile soap (unscented)
- 1/4 cup distilled water
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
- 1 teaspoon glycerin (optional for extra hydration)
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a foaming soap dispenser and shake well. This mild formula is perfect for baby’s hair and can even double as a body wash.
DIY Diaper Cream
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 1 tablespoon zinc oxide powder (for soothing irritation)
Instructions:
Melt the coconut oil and shea butter together, then add the zinc oxide and mix well. Pour into a jar and let it set. Use a small amount on baby’s clean, dry skin during diaper changes.
These recipes are customizable with ingredients you may already have. Always do a patch test first to ensure they suit your baby’s skin.