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Massage you baby with these natural fragrant Baby Oil recipes
Apply a thin layer of baby oil to the
infant's feet after bathing. Gently massage the oil up the legs and over the
body. Small circular strokes on the abdomen are soothing and stimulate
digestion.
Baby Oil for bloating and colic 2 1/2 tbsp. sweet-almond oil 2 tsp. St. John's-wort oil 3 drops ginger essential oil 3 drops Roman-chamomile essential oil Mix all of the ingredients in a dark bottle with a dropper top, which will help to preserve the oil and prevent bacteria from forming. Shake well before each use. The baby oil will keep for about 6 months. Basic Baby Oil Recipe ¼ Cup Cooking Grade Almond oil 10-15 drops lavender essential oil Pour your ingredients right into the bottle you're going to use to dispense the massage oils. Just give a good shake to blend the oils and you're all set. For a different scent, use rose essential oil in place of lavender and orange. Heavenly Baby Massage Oil 4 ounces of oil (olive, almond, apricot, or sunflower) 5 drops lavender essential oil 5 drops orange essential oil Pour your ingredients right into the bottle you're going to use to dispense the massage oils. Just give a good shake to blend the oils and you're all set. For a different scent, use rose essential oil in place of lavender and orange. Calendula Baby Oil 8 ounces of oil (olive, almond, apricot, or sunflower) 1 ounce calendula flowers Place the oil and calendula flowers in a crock pot on low temperature for about 4 hours to extract the beneficial properties of the calendula into the oil. Check very carefully that your oil is not getting too hot! Allow the oil to cool and then strain it using cheese cloth or a gauze diaper. You can add a few drops of essential oils if you like. Try 5-10 drops each of orange and lavender or chamomile. For the ultimate luxury use rose essential oil. Calendula is healing and soothing to the skin. It is excellent for massaging your babies! Calendula oil is also good for helping prevent the over-growth of yeast in the diaper area. Great Gift Idea Baby gift basket: A boo boo bunny, a small canister of baby powder, baby lotion, baby oil, diaper rash ointment, baby wipes, washcloths, receiving blankets, a teething ring, a bib and a night light. General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. If you like my free recipes and would like to contribute, please leave a donation so you can enjoy the spirit of giving too. |