Baking Soda and Your Baby
With all the hype over going green and being organic, all while the world experiences low oil prices and economic down turns, it's no wonder moms are pulling their hair out.
Then comes these blogs that have all these fancy DIY advice...
Seriously? Now I need to become a DIY mom? Now I have to make time to do DIY stuff? This is getting out of hand now...
Baking Soda, on the other hand is quite economical and requires no extra time or fancy skills so here goes...Home remedies for the not so Homey Mom.
Baking Soda neutralizes acids, balances PH levels and discourages the growth of bacteria, yeasts and fungi. Not to mention it's affordable and easily available. That makes it a mummy's must have.
Let's explore some easy ways that Baking Soda can help save money and provide natural alternatives to some of your baby's woes.
I'm lazy and not a DIY mom so trust me, I've only chosen the really easy stuff.
Because sun exposure is one cause of hives, it is common in The Caribbean. Adding a touch of baking soda to your island baby's bath water can help keep these rashes at bay.
Clean your baby's mouth with baking soda. Warm water, a touch of baking soda and a clean wash cloth is all you need. Oh and your finger... Wrap the cloth around your finger. Dampen it with your baking soda solution and wipe the inside of your baby's mouth. Add some peppermint oil and peroxide as they get older and you've got yourself a yummy all natural toothpaste.
You've put it in their bath but you can also ditch the baby powder and replace it with baking soda. Find a brand that isn't grainy so it will dust on very much like powder. Keeps them cool without the harmful effects of talcum.
Don't stop at dusting the baking soda on the baby, dust it on their stuffed toys too. Sprinkle some on the toys and vacuum off after fifteen minutes. The more delinquent mom's feel free to forget it completely as I do and then wonder why the ground feels so dusty a week later.
Make a diaper rash treatment that's natural and easy on your pocket. Make a paste combining coconut oil and baking soda. Even less expensive is lard and baking soda. Apply to infected area and watch the rash disappear. If you've got aloe Vera, drop some of that in there as well. Aloe is another super tool that deserves it's own blog so I will refrain from getting too excited at the mention of its name.
The diaper rash cream above can also be used to smooth away flaky cradle cap.
Wash away the funk from your baby bottles with one part baking soda to four parts hot water. Soak for a couple of hours. If you're anything like me. Do it then go sleep. Rinse with warm soapy water and your baby bottles will smell like new again.
If you've got a lazy mom DIY then be sure to let us know so we can help spread the word.
