Calming Bath Salts for: Kids | Several Variations

Learn how to make calming bath salts for kids with a few simple ingredients, and they’re such a nice little addition to bath night!

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Our, have things changed since then! Certain things a mom of 4 just can’t keep up with were the things that caused so much stress when we was a new mom. We would NEVER miss a nap time or tummy time. At every meal, the baby wore a bib and ate off a baby plate with a matching spoon. We don’t even own a bib anymore! It is funny to think back to our daily routine when we only had one child.

Our bedtime routine is simple and to the point, but the kids know what to expect because it is consistent. One thing that didn’t change much is our bedtime routine. Bedtime is pretty important to me, and we're hardly ever late for it!

Essential oils play a big role in this. Each night we fill the diffusers with a calming oil or blend, and if it is bath night, we will add these calming bath salts.

Do you have a particular bedtime routine? What are some things you do to help your child(ren) calm down before bed?

HOW TO USE YOUR CALMING BATH SALTS FOR KIDS

Add 1 tablespoon of calming bath salts to a warm bath. It is best to pour the bath salts underneath the running water when filling the tub so they will dissolve quickly in the water.

Epsom salt has been a bath staple for as long as anyone can remember, and adding essential oils gives the whole room a lovely scent.

Mama, these bath salts can be for you too! A warm bath soak with essential oils is the ultimate relaxer after a long day.

RELAXING BATH SALTS

Bath salts can make a perfect stocking stuffer, birthday gift, or Mother’s day gift! They are simple to make, practical, and loved by all. We mean, who doesn’t like a warm relaxing bath?

When you use essential oils in the bathtub you get the scent in the water and in the steam, and the whole bathroom smells wonderful!

NOTE: Use the same recipe below; just change the essential oils for each bath soak recipe.

GROUND EMOTIONS

This is the blend we reach for when we want something warm and grounding, and sandalwood with blue tansy is such a pretty combination.

10 drops sandalwood essential oil
8 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops blue tansy essential oil

AFTER A LONG DAY

Use this blend after a long day at work or school, it’s very calming and relaxing, and it’s the one we end up making the most!

10 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops vetiver essential oil
5 drops cedarwood essential oil
4 drops lemon essential oil

A Few Safety Notes Before You Use Them

These are the bath salts we make in our own house, and we am sharing the blends exactly the way we make them. Every child is different, so please look over the oils in whichever blend you pick and make sure they are a good fit for yours before you use them.

Look up each oil in the blend you choose before you use it, and skip any that don’t suit your family.
Stir the salts into the water and swirl it well before anyone gets in, so the oils are not sitting on the surface.
Keep the salts and the bath water well away from the eyes, and rinse right away if any gets in.
Skip them on skin that is broken or already irritated.
A salty tub gets slippery. Take care getting in and out, and rinse the tub after the bath.
Never leave a young child alone in the bath, and store the jars and your essential oil bottles up high and out of reach.

BATH SALTS AS GIFTS

Add a pretty label to the storage container and a ribbon around the lid to make these into a cute little gift. You can store them in a cute flip-top BPA free plastic container and gift it with a bath towel and a homemade lotion bar.

If you are making these for Christmas, use Siberian fir, wild orange, and frankincense essential oils to give it a nice Christmas scent.

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CALMING BATH SALTS FOR KIDS INGREDIENTS

2 cup Epsom salt (this is the kind we use)
1/2 cup sea salt ( our favorite is pink Himalayan )
1/3 cup baking soda
10 drops lavender essential oil
8 drops wild orange essential oil
3 drops Roman chamomile essential oil

CALMING BATH SALTS FOR KIDS INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the salts and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Stir until mixed well.
Add in the essential oils and stir until well incorporated. You can use less or more essential oil, depending on preference. Remember, essential oils are very concentrated!
Make sure everything is well and dry before securing the lid.
Store in an airtight container. We put mine in a heavy-duty plastic container that is safe for essential oils.

More of our Favorite DIY’s

Have you ever made bath salts? Did you add essential oils for the aromatherapy benefits? What were your favorite blends? Share your favorite recipes in the comments below!