Not only we adults love thatRelaxing bathroom. Most children are crazy about it too. And even if it is rather unusual that the children lie in the water and relax, but are more busy with games, bombs for children can be a fun change. There are interesting balls in the trade with sparkling or color effects and even with small surprises. And although children's bath balls correspond to certain standards and should therefore be free of pollutants, you can be on the safe side by making the bath balls yourself for children. In addition, they are cheaper. Whether you make them together or as a surprise does not matter - fun is guaranteed either way!
Make bathing balls yourself for children - information on use
- Regardless of whether you make or buy the bath balls for children yourself, you are not suitable if the child is currentlyHas skin problems.
- After the bathroom, rinse the child and the tub.
- Bath balls are not intended for washing and should not be held in hand as soon as they are in the water.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mouth. Wash your child best before putting the ball into the water (this applies above all to the head). If the product still gets in the eye, wash it out thoroughly with clear water.
- Do not use bathing balls more than once a week.
- After making the bathing balls yourself for children, keep them airtight packaged.
If you want to use essential oils
For the production you can alsoresort to essential oils, to give the bombs a pleasant aroma. However, you should inquire about which oils are suitable for children. Some are very strong and should be avoided (e.g. eucalyptus, rosemary). If you make bathing balls yourself for children, you can easily fall back on lavender and chamomile oil. Each essential oil should be diluted with a carrier oil before use (e.g. coconut oil or grape core oil). The right ratio depends on the age of the child that will use the bathing balls. It applies:
- Babies from 3 months: 1 drop of essential oil to 1 tablespoon of carrier oil
- Babies from 6 months: 2-3 drops of essential oil to 1 tablespoon of carrier oil
- Small children from 2 years: 10 drops of essential oil to 1 tablespoon of carrier oil
- Children from 6 years: 15 drops of essential oil to 1 tablespoon of carrier oil
- Children from 10 yearsThe same amount as for adults (should be specified on the packaging)
In addition, the amount also depends on the amount of water in which the child will swim. Accordingly, less essential oil in the form ofBath balls usedbecome, for example, in a normal tub in which larger children bathe. In the end, you have to estimate the right amount yourself. You can also find out more from your pediatrician or pharmacy.
Tip with oatmeal
Oatmeal are a mild ingredientthat is also perfect for bombs. The natural product has the ability to calm itchy skin so that you can use it if you make bath balls yourself for children. It is best to use fine oatmeal or grind it yourself in a mixer and then mix them into the ingredients from the recipes. For this purpose, you do not have to change the specified quantities of ingredients. However, since the oatmeal absorbs a lot of fluid, you will probably have to add some water to get a formable mixture.
Make bubbling bathing balls yourself for children
The following recipe includes fine sea salt, which you can also simply leave out. Usually for bathing bombs andBathing additive Epsom saltUsed. However, you can only use this in consultation with the pediatrician for children's bath bombs, as it can cause allergic reactions. Ordinary table salt isnoSuitable replacement for sea salt!
These bombs have a surprising sparkling effect. If you want to make these bathing balls yourself for children, you can do this in the following way:
- 165 g Natron
- 130 g citric acid (no liquid)
- 75 g corn flour (corn starch)
- 225 g of fine sea salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of water
- Food -colored
- Forms for bathing balls
Simply make your own bombs
If you want to make the bathing balls yourself with children, you can help with stirring or filling the shapes. It is advisable to wear gloves. Also make sure that the children don't look into their eyes when working. In a bowl, first mix the baking powder with the citric acid, the corn flour and salt. Mix the oil with the water and then give it very slowly and with constant stirring to the dry ingredients. It is important that you add the liquid really slowly, otherwise the mixture starts to bubble and foam when stirring. The mixture is ready when it can be shaped like wet sand. If it is too dry, you can add a little water.
Now you can also color the mixture. If you want to combine several colors, first divide the mixture into several shells and color each in a different color (how would it be green and red for Christmas bath balls). Use food colors economical to avoid discoloration of the tub! Then fill half of the bath ball shapes with the mixture (a little more than full), then also the other half and press both halves tightly together. The excess that swells out on the sides simply roam. Wait a few minutes and knock on the outside with a spoon to loosen the ball from the mold. After making the bathing balls yourself for children, you should let them dry at least overnight.
Bath balls do children without citric acid
Instead of buying citric acid, you can also use a real lemon. Be sure to,High quality productsto use for the production of the bombs. Or how about using other citrus fruits such as lime or oranges and make bathing balls yourself for children?
- 80 g Natron
- 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice (preferably freshly pressed from a organic lemon); Alternatively, juice from another citrus fruit
- Optional: 1/2 tablespoon of liquid coconut oil, olive oil or jojoba oil
- Food -colored
- Spray bottle or spoon
Make bathing balls yourself with children - recipe
If you want to make this recipe for bath balls yourself for children, stir the soda in a bowl to remove lumps. Then you can stir in the coconut oil and then put the lemon juice in a spray bottle. With constant stirring, you can now spray the juice into the sodium oil mixture. If you don't have a spray bottle on hand, you can gradually put small quantities of the juice into the bowl with a spoon. Now you can also share the mixture and color.
You can check whether you have reached the right consistency by pressing the mixture to the bowl with a spoon. It should be formable and not fall apart. However, if this is the case, add a little liquid. The more lemon juice is included, the more the balls bubble in the water later, but the longer you have to dry. Then fill the shapes and let the bombs dry. This can take up to 2 days, depending on the size.
Recipe without coconut oil
If you want to make bath balls yourself for children without coconut oil, you can basically use every recipe with coconut oil and then you can use another oil like jojoba oilOr olive oilsubstitute. We have nevertheless provided a recipe idea for you.
- 150 g Natron
- 50 g cornstarch
- 8-20 tablespoons of food oil (e.g. olive oil, sunflower oil or almond oil), quantity varies depending on the oil
- 100 gnotliquid citric acid
- Optional: scents for soaps (not for allergy sufferers)
Mix all dry ingredients and then add the oil. Since the amount of oil turns out differently depending on the type of oil, it is best to start with 8 tablespoons and then add more to more if necessary until a kneadable dough is created. Share the finished dough on several bowls and color it in the desired colors. Then fill the dough into the shapes. It is normal for themselvesCooker forms for cookies. Then let the finished bombs dry for 2 to 4 days and you are ready for use.
Make your own bombs for children without soda
Instead of soda, you can also use wonderfully baking powder. So if you don't have a sodium at home, just use this baking ingredient that every hobby baker always has at hand. If you would like to make yourself for children without sodium bathing balls, you can use the following recipe:
- 100 g Backpulver
- 100g citric acid
- 75 g cornstarch
- 45 g coconut oil (or other food oil)
- 1-2 tablespoons of water
- Optional: child -friendly essential oil (e.g. lavender oil or chamomile oil)
Mix the cornstarch with the baking powder in a bowl. You should best seven beforehand to avoid lumps. Melt the coconut oil (in the microwave or in a water bath) and, if you want, add 15-20 drops of essential oil and the water. Then put this liquid part into the bowl to the two dry and stir everything with the whisk. Now you can knead a dough with your hands and, if necessary, add food coloring.While kneadingAdd the citric acid, mix everything well and you can start with the shapes.
Bath balls for children with a surprise
You can make the bombs even more interesting for the little ones by hiding a little surprise inside. For example, this is a great idea if you do the bathing balls yourself for Christmas and your children do not help (otherwise the surprise effect will eventually be lost). Fill one of the two ball halves for this, put the surprise in the middle and then press the other filled ball half as usual. The figure is now closed in the material. Small figures or tiny ones are suitableToys like Lego bricksas well as jewelry like trailers or rings for girls. Let yourself come up with something nice!
Other shapes
Even if you call yourself “bathing balls”, it is not absolutely necessary that you really make round bombs yourself with children. If you make bath balls yourself for children, you can of course also use any other shape that your child's heart desires. Fish, eggs, horns of a unicorn for everyoneEinhorn FansOr Mickey Mouse are just a few of the possibilities. Just see what kind of silicone shapes you can find.
Additional decorations for the bombs
In addition to the food colors, you can also use other things if you do bombs yourself for children to make them even more attractive. For example, you can do the finished doughColorful sprinkleMix in the various forms. Petals are also suitable and are particularly liked to the little princesses. Instead of mixing the crumble into the dough, you can also simply take the finished bathing ball and press the sprinkles in a bowl. Then carefully press the crumbs into the ball and you are finished!
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