If you are using or considering items like cloth diapers and homemade diaper cream for your little one, you may consider creating all of your baby products at home using essential oils and other natural ingredients. Not only do you save money by making your own bath products, but the fact that the ingredients are much better for you and your baby will sway you as well. One of my favorite things to do with my babies after their baths is to rub them down with sweet scented lotion. The store-bought bottles come loaded with alcohol, artificial color, fragrance, and so many chemicals it’s scary! My solution was to come up with a safer alternative that still smelled baby fresh. I think this Soothing Homemade Baby Lotion comes pretty close and leaves their skin soft and moisturized.
Soothing Homemade Baby Lotion
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
- 1 tsp. vitamin E
- 2-3 drops lavender essential oil
Directions:
1. Place coconut oil and shea butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until completely melted.
2. Remove from heat and stir in aloe vera, vitamin E, and Lavender essential oil until combined.
3. Transfer to metal bowl from stand mixer and place in refrigerator until chilled and top just begins to firm up.
4. Whip using mixer on high speed until the volume is doubled.
5. Transfer to airtight container.
To use: Scoop out a small amount with your fingertips and massage gently onto baby’s skin.
More Homemade Baby Products:
Homemade Cloth Baby Wipes Tutorial
How to Make Cloth Baby Wipe Solution
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Mariam says
Can i use aloe Vera juice instead?
Phoenix says
How long is this good for?
anju says
Can i use fresh alvero gel which i get in home because i planted so i am asking pls send me reply
Katelyn says
I am super excited to try this but am wondering what the shelf life is. My baby is not due for 5 more months and I don’t want to make it to early if the shelf life is not long enough. Thanks for sharing.
Mariah says
Does this have a creamy texture, similar to store bought lotion? I’ve tried different recipes and lotion bard, but I don’t like the greasy, oily feeling they leave
Darcy says
Thankyou Jody! I have been looking for a natural lotion for my sensitive skin. Can’t wait to make it! Just started making some natural skincare and shampoo etc so this is just what I needed. God Bless. Darcy