Makeover Your Diaper Bag with Essential Oils

My number one concern for my baby girl is her health. That all starts now! I have already started using diluted essential oils on Leia when she needs them. They have proven to be very beneficial and definitely beats pouring chemicals down her throat. Here are some useful tips on how to makeover your diaper bag using essential oils:

 Essential Oils For Babies:

*** Always dilute with fractionated Coconut Oil***
Breathe Respiratory Blend
- Apply to chest to open airways
Basil
- Apply on ear with cotton ball to alleviate earaches
Digestzen Digestive Blend
- Massage on tummy and apply to soles of feet
Roman Chamomile
- Soothes irritated skin
Lavender
- Calms, relaxes and soothes irritated skin
Melaleuca
- Soothes irritated skin and has strong anti-fungal properties

How to make Talc-free baby powder

1/2 cup corn starch
1/2 cup arrowroot powder
1 drop doterra Roman Chamomile
1-2 drops doterra Lavender
1/4 cup finely ground oats

-  Mix well and put in a shaker style bottle or an empty spice jar... WALA!

Diaper Cream

1/2 ounce beeswax
3 1/2 ounces of doterra fractionated coconut oil
2 drops of Lavender and Melaleuca
4 oz glass jar (baby food jar)

- Put beeswax in the glass jar and place in the top portion of a double boiler. Gently melt it over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Slowly add the fractionated Coconut Oil. Remover from heat and add the essential oils, stir, then cool.

Homemade Diaper Wipes
 
1 Roll of premium paper towels
2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons doterra fractionated Coconut Oil
3 drops of Lavender
3 drops of Melaleuca
Airtight Container

- Cut paper towel in half; place towels in storage container; add the oil and water; turn until liquid is absorbed. Remove cardboard roll and pull wipes from center

I hope you enjoyed making over your diaper bag!

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Resources: Reinventing Healthcare, Special Edition