[Last night in my pajamas, all cozy in bed!]
Yesterday on Miss Marmie's blog, Pamplemousse1983, I did a couple of guest posts for her Baby Shower blog party! Fun stuff, I tell you.
This was an awesome little D.I.Y. that I did in celebration of M and her sweet baby to-be, Margaux. You can make these lovely little bath teas for Baby or you can whip up a batch and pamper yourself (no baby required!).
How To Make Tub Teas For Baby
You'll need:
- unbleached (biodegradable if possible!) coffee filters
- a teaspoon
- a magic bullet (with grinder blade), small food processor or a clean, unused coffee grinder
- something to close tub teas with: twist tie, chip clip, stapler, string/yarn
- Herbs (Organic, if possible!): lavender, calendula, chamomile, rose petals/buds
- Organic oatmeal
In case you were too memorized by my awesome chorus "ums" to take notes, I've included a quick write up about each ingredient below. ;)
Baby Herb Index:
Chamomile:
- Calming
- Softens skin
- Soothes irritation and rashes
- Good to use in bedtime blends
- Can be used alone or in a blend
Calendula:
- Soothes inflamed skin
- Good even for sensitive skin
- Can be used alone or in blends
Rose:
- Mentally stimulating
- Boosts baby's mood
- Soothes inflamed skin
- Good for morning/daytime baths
- Can be used alone or in blends
Lavender:
- Relaxing
- Calms a fussy baby and soothes nerves
- Works as a pick me up, especially when baby has a cold
- It has strong antibacterial/ medicinal properties and MUST be used blended with other herbs. Do not use alone!
Oatmeal:
- Softens and moisturizes
- Helps calm and heal problem skin (sores, rashes, eczema)
- Calms baby's mood
- Blend into a powder with grinder or buy pre-ground as "oatmeal flour"
Mountain Rose Herbs is my FAVORITE site to purchase good quality herbs over the internet. Their prices are really good, especially for organic ingredients and the customer service they provide is stellar.
Hope you enjoyed that!
xo,
Violet
love you like crazy! great job on your video/diy, I watched it all :) And giggled at the Stapes running out ;)
xo!!
Posted by: Leigh-Ann | 04/19/2011 at 08:50 PM
That was too cute! you're a doll, I'm glad i found your blog.
Posted by: Elizabeth | 04/20/2011 at 10:54 AM
Loved the DIY post hun!
Posted by: Kamika | 04/21/2011 at 06:38 AM
So cute! Good idea!
Posted by: Kristin W | 04/22/2011 at 10:33 AM