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Easy DIY Natural Shampoo & Conditioner

baboo baby — Sun, 23 May 2010 19:45:55 +0000

My sister recently participated in the ‘No-Poo’ Challenge. She opted to do away with her conventional shampoo and conditioner and replace it with good old fashioned baking soda and cider vinegar. And what-da-ya know, it worked! Once I get my hands on some more apple cider vinegar, I’m sure that I will be converted as well. Will keep you posted! Check out the video below to learn more.

Natural Baby Bum Balm Recipe

baboo baby — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:13:05 +0000

Here’s a quick little recipe for natural baby bum balm to help prevent and sooth diaper rash.

Ingredients:

1oz shea butter
1/2 oz. sweet almond oil
1/2 oz. rice bran oil

Instructions:

Melt shea butter and add remaining oils. When slightly cool, whip with mixer or hand blender until smooth and well-incorporated. Choose unscented or add a small amount of lavender oil (1-2 drops) for scent and antibacterial properties.

Do-It-Your-Self Cardboard Play Kitchen

baboo baby — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:07:47 +0000

Using this detailed and illustrated 14-page instruction kit, you can build a toy that will wow any small child and leave you feeling happy about your green building practices. With recycled cardboard, wire hangers from the dry cleaner, and odds and ends you may already have around the house, you will construct a functional kitchen for your child that is adorable and remarkably sturdy.

Corrugated cardboard is an incredibly strong and durable material, yet is at the same time very lightweight and portable. This kitchen maximizes those qualities by being able to always be disassembled and reassembled in minutes! No glue, no nails, no screws – instead, it is held together with a few clever joins.

Perfect for a toddler or preschooler. Order instruction kit here.

Make your own natural baby wipes.

baboo baby — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:05:41 +0000

I know, to some it might seem a bit tedious & messy. Like you don’t have enough to do! But really, once you mix up the solution, the hard part is done! By taking little steps along the way as our children are growing, we can add to their health without adding to the burden on the environment.

You’ll need the following:

12 7″x7 ” squares of cotton flannel fabric (spare receiving blankets work great!)
7 drops of lavender essential oil (not fragrance oil!)
1/2 cup rosewater & glycerin
1 cup of aloe vera gel
3 tablespoons castor oil
a “shoe box” sized plastic container with tightly securing lid

In a bowl, place aloe vera gel. Add to this the lavender oil and rosewater & glycerin. Mix well with a wooden spoon. When well mixed, add castor oil, and mix again. If the solution is still “thick”, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until you have a liquid solution that can be poured.

Pour the cleaning solution over the cloth wipes in the plastic container, and place the lid. The solution will make its way through the layers of cloth within a few hours and be ready for use.

Alternative: Instead of combining the solution over the cloth wipes, you can store each separately. Place the cleaning solution in a 4-8 oz. bottle and when ready to use, mix 1/4 cup wash with 1/4 cup warm water to cleanse baby using the cloth wipes.