This post was contributed by Rachael of Adventures in Wunderland.
One thing I learned early on in motherhood is that a bath can make a world of a difference between a cranky child and a happy one.
Fizzy bath bombs are a way to make bath time fun, and with the addition of essential oils, the child can benefit from aromatherapy as well. And wouldn’t you know it, bath bombs are easy to make at home!
Here is my favorite Lavender Bath Bombs recipe…
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“Kid-Calming” Lavender Bath Bombs Recipe
Lavender essential oil is amazing for calming and relaxation. Adding some lavender scented bath bombs to a warm bath before bedtime can soothe and calm to help you or your child get a great night’s sleep.
This bath bombs recipe isn’t hard to make; you will just need to gather your supplies and allow for adequate drying time before use.
Bath Bombs Recipe Materials & Ingredients:
- Mixing Bowl
- Spray Bottle with Water
- Silicone Baking Mold
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- ¼ cup Corn Starch
- ¼ cup Citric Acid
- 1 tsp. Olive Oil
- 20 drops of (more or less depending on your preference) Lavender Essential Oil
with Water
Bath Bombs Recipe Steps:
First combine the baking soda, citric acid, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Combine thoroughly.
Add to this your olive oil and Lavender essential oil and mix. I use my hands to do all of the mixing.
Next, you will use your spray bottle with water to lightly spritz the mixture until you can mold it in your hands. Spritz only once or twice and mix each time until this happens. If you spray too much at once, your mixture will start to fizz.
When you are able to form the mixture, pack it tightly into your silicone mold.
Allow the mixture to dry completely for several hours or overnight. Once they are completely dry you can remove them from the mold. Store in an airtight container.
To Use: Drop one bath bomb into a bathtub of warm water and let your kiddo enjoy!
New to Essential Oils? Here’s the PERFECT Place to Start!
Essential oils can be used in so many ways to help our kids (and our!) moods and wellness. Here is the easiest and most affordable way that I’ve found to get started using essential oils…
More Recipes & Ideas for Using Essential Oils:
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Taj says
I think I put too much water in my mixture. Anything I can do to fix? The bath bombs are puffing up from the silicon tray I have them trying to set in.
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
I’m honestly not sure since this was a contributor’s post. But I would think more corn starch might counter balance it?
Bridget McCammon says
if they are already fizzing up than you have activated the reaction you want to see in the tub, scratch the batch and start over, be sure you are using a misting spray bottle, dont use water use witch hazel, i prefer to use my hands when mixing opposed to a wire wisk. Hope that helps.
Danielle says
How many does this recipe make?
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Since this was a project contributed by a fellow blogger, I’m honestly not sure. And it would definitely depend on the size of the baking mold you use, too. It doesn’t seem like many – maybe 4-6?