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Tired?  Up all night with a teething baby?  Maybe that's just me...Regardless, this gorgeous blend of sweet orange and jasmine makes the most amazing bath bombs, perfect for big and little people alike.

 

There are a few blends that are just perfect for children, and bath bombs can be used to promote a good night's sleep, enhance feelings of relaxation and happiness, and even help with bronchitis.  Yep, pretty cool, huh?

 

This particular blend of sweet orange and jasmine is refreshing yet calming. Pop one of these into the bath just before bedtime and both you and your little ones will be one your way to sleep, heavenly sleep.  You may already know that I'm slightly addicted to making bath bombs.  Luckily my son shares this passion, and we can while away the hours on a Sunday morning squelching and squishing bath bomb mix between our chubby little fingers. 

 

I've said it before, and I'll say it again -making your own gorgeous bath bombs is easy.  If you can bake a cake or make a good sand castle, you can definitely do this.  Remember not to use essential oils on babies under three months. While children can't be left unsupervised with essential oils, this is a fun activity to make together.   Check our notes sections below for some safety tips first.

 

 
 
You'll Need:

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  • 150g / 5 1/4 oz / 2 cups bicarb soda (sodium bicarbonate if you're in the UK, baking soda in the US)

  • 75g / 2 1/4 oz citric acid

  • 25g / 1 oz corn flour (corn starch)

  • 1/2 tsp powder colour or 2 drops food colouring

  • spray bottle of water or witch hazel

  • 10 drops clary sage essential oils

  • 10 drops lavender essential oils

  • 1 tbsp dried lavender flowers or herbal tea bags (optional)

  • Sifter

  • Mixing bowl (large)

  • baking moulds or bath bomb moulds (use cupcake cups, mini cake moulds etc )

 

 

 

Note:

Be cautious when using essential oils, remember to always dilute and never apply directly to the skin.  Always check whether you can safely use your chosen essential oils during pregnancy.  Here's some further safety information on using essential oils that might be useful.

 

 

 

 

 

Steps:

 

 

 Sift bicarb soda, citric acid and corn flour into a bowl.

 

2. Use a spoon to gently comb over the dry ingredients and push them through the sift.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Add a few drops of colouring. This is the best part for kids, as the ingredients will react to the liquid and immediately start to foam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Mix through until the colour is evenly distributed and there are no lumps.  This is best done with your hands, gently rubbing the mixture between your fingers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Add essential oils.  Use latex gloves at this point if you want to use your hands, otherwise you can use a spoon to stir through the mixture. 

 

 

6. Spray the mixture several times with your spray bottle.  Go slowly, being careful not to add too much water. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your mixture should have the consistency of damp sand.  If it is too moussy, it won't set properly and if it is too dry, your bath bombs will crack coming out of the moulds.  If you take some in your hands (remember that children shouldn't handle this without gloves), squeeze it and it retains the shape, it is ready.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Spoon mixture into the moulds.  You can use cupcake cups or baking moulds.  Pack the mixture in firmly.  The tighter the moulds are packed, the better the result.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once dry, your bath bomb should pop out with a gentle push from underneath the mould. Drying times will depend on the size of your moulds and how hot it is where you live, humidity levels etc.  It should take between 30 minutes and 1 - 2 hours.  If you can, leave overnight to set.

 

Experiment with different colours, oils or even add scents if you wish.  You don't have to use this recipe just for babies.  I love the idea of using this little yellow bumblebee for gifts or even party favors at a little girl's birthday party.  Check out this adorable bumble bee party here.  Or check out our DIY Sparkle and Fizz bath bombs that we made for birthday party favors.

 

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet orange and jasmine baby bath bombs

 

 

A soothing soak for baby (equals a little "me" time for mum!

 

 

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