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Herb-Infused Baby Bottom Balm {cloth diaper safe!}

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Herb-Infused Baby Bottom Balm {cloth diaper safe!} | After buying an expensive 2-ounce tube of herbal bottom balm, I decided to make my own -- and I like my version even better! With skin-nourishing oils and healing herbs, this baby bottom balm is even cloth diaper safe! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

I never thought that changing diapers would make me feel like a superhero.

And yet, every dirty diaper assures me that our brand-new son is getting enough to eat! Therein lies the kicker… 😉

My body makes milk!!!

Yes, I wake up in puddles at night — if I ever get to sleep in the first place. Yes, sometimes I’m a little sore. And yes, learning how to breastfeed was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done (read the story here).

But I love it!

So dirty diapers are okay in my book, especially now that our son has learned he doesn’t have to scream his way through changing time.

Why Use Baby Bottom Balm For Cloth Diapers?

For the first few days after our son’s birth, we used plain olive oil to moisturize his bottom and help clean the meconium off more easily. The downside? Straight olive oil is hard to apply, and because it’s liquid, can make a mess.

Then we bought a tub of this baby bottom balm. It worked super well and includes healing herbs — but it’s a lot of money for a teensy 2 ounces!

So instead, I bring you this DIY baby bottom balm! I actually like it better than the balm we bought since it stays on our baby’s skin better. It’s solid but melts onto your fingers for easy application, full of vitamins thanks to olive oil and shea butter, and includes the healing benefits of herbs like chamomile and calendula.

And actually, you can use this balm to soothe and heal skin for the entire family!

Want to watch me and my mom make this on video? We are following the recipe below but using lavender herb  Go here for Facebook or go here for Instagram.

Why These Ingredients?

Olive oil is soothing and moisturizing to sensitive baby skin, as well as containing Vitamin E (source).

Shea butter is great for rashes and contains Vitamins A and E (source).

Beeswax kicks plain olive oil up a notch because it keeps this balm solid at room temperature! In the recipe below, you can adjust the amount based on the temperature and your desired consistency. Use more during the summer or for a balm that stays more solid. Use less in the winter or for a softer balm. The more solid the balm is, the more protective it is because it stays on the skin better.

Both chamomile and calendula sooth chapped, irritated, or rashy skin. They are anti-inflammatory, and chamomile is even antibacterial. (Source and source.)

St John’s wort relieves pain if diaper rash does happen and is also anti-inflammatory (source).

Plantain is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It relieves itching and promotes healing. In fact, it’s commonly used to treat eczema! (Source.)

Finally, lavender essential oil is 1 of only 4 essential oils safe for babies under 3 months. It’s antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial. (Source.) If you aren’t comfortable using essential oils on your baby’s skin, however, feel free to use lavender flowers instead!

Herb-Infused Baby Bottom Balm {cloth diaper safe!} | After buying an expensive 2-ounce tube of herbal bottom balm, I decided to make my own -- and I like my version even better! With skin-nourishing oils and healing herbs, this baby bottom balm is even cloth diaper safe! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

 

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Baby Bottom Balm {cloth diaper safe!}

This lovely DIY baby bottom balm is solid but melts onto your fingers for easy application, full of vitamins thanks to olive oil and shea butter, and includes the healing benefits of herbs like chamomile and calendula. And actually, you can use this balm to soothe and heal skin for the entire family! 

Makes 5 ounces.

Course Household & Health
Author Haniya Cherry

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces infused extra virgin olive oil *see method below
  • 1 ounce shea butter
  • 1 ounce beeswax pastilles grated or pastilles (may want to adjust depending on temperature -- more if summer, less if winter)
  • 15 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions

  1. Melt together infused olive oil, shea butter, and beeswax. I used my Instant Pot on the Keep Warm function. 

  2. Add lavender essential oil (make sure the oils are melted but still relatively cool -- otherwise wait until cooler to add lavender). 

  3. Pour into desired container(s).

Recipe Notes

  • Before use, rub a small amount of balm on to baby's skin to check for any sensitivity. If no irritation occurs, apply a thin layer of balm to baby's bottom after a diaper change!
  • You may need to rub some in your palm to soften it up before applying.
Herb-Infused Baby Bottom Balm {cloth diaper safe!} | After buying an expensive 2-ounce tube of herbal bottom balm, I decided to make my own -- and I like my version even better! With skin-nourishing oils and healing herbs, this baby bottom balm is even cloth diaper safe! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com
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Herb-Infused Olive Oil In The Instant Pot

This easy herb infused oil is perfect in my Baby Bottom Balm! You can also use in other bath and skin care products.
This yields about 18 ounces, which allows you to make the above bottom balm about 6 times.

Course Household & Health
Author Haniya Cherry

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chamomile *
  • 1/2 cup calendula *
  • 1/2 cup St John's wort *
  • 1/2 cup plantain *
  • extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine herbs in a quart-sized jar.

  2. Fill to the top of the jar with extra virgin olive oil. 

  3. Cover the jar and place it in the insert pot of your Instant Pot.

  4. Add water until it comes to the level of the oil in the jar. 

  5. Cover the Instant Pot.

  6. Use the Slow Cook function and adjust time to 3 hours. When it’s done, remove the jar.

  7. Strain the herbs out by pouring the oil/herb mixture through cheesecloth-lined colander over a big bowl.

  8. After the first amount of oil drips out, wrap the herbs up in the cheesecloth and squeeze to get even more of the oil out.

  9. Discard the herbs.

  10. Pour the infused oil into a quart size jar and cap until needed. 

  11. Store in a cool, dry place.

Recipe Notes

  • *Substitute listed herbs for herbs of your choice. 

Also see –> How To Make (And Use) An Herbal Infusion

This post was featured in 16 Tips to Heal and Prevent Dry Winter Skin…Naturally!

Do you make your own balms and salves? What herbs do you like to use?

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About Haniya Cherry

Haniya is Wardee’s oldest daughter, a Traditional Cooking School child through and through! She enjoys reading history, science and adventure memoirs and long classic novels; adventuring outside; learning about the chemistry of food; and trying new recipes. Sourdough, kefir, ginger beer, and apple chutney are her favorite ferments! She and her husband have two little boys, both born at home.

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  1. Mary says

    May 20, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Haniya, you look so very happy to be a mommy. God bless you for that. This recipe looks really good. Thank you for sharing it. Have a blessed weekend.

    Reply
  2. Arianna says

    May 26, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    Thank you so much! I will make this for my baby boy that will be here in October!

    Reply
  3. Ursula Ree Smith says

    December 5, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    wow wanna try that! i don’t have an instantpot but can u tell me the alternatives? thanks!

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  4. Beth Ann says

    June 6, 2019 at 9:20 am

    What are the other three baby safe oils, Haniya or TraditionalCookingSchool team?

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