xJosiax Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I'm just starting out & I'm looking at adding baby wipes solution to my product line but i am stuck for ideas on recipes. Does anyone have any ideas? I'm thinking oil based so that glides on babys bum but i also want to make it so that it can be used as a sanitizer as well.I thought about adding lavender, chamomile, and tea tree. Would tea tree oil be too harsh on babys skin? As far as i knew it shouldn't be in tiny doses but i've heard otherwise. Also, does anyone have a baby wash that they use/make on here? What do you use? I know it's a bit ambitious but i was hoping that a few of you guys on here would have some ideas on recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychellec Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 You want to avoid essential oils near an infant. Some people think lavender is okay in small doses, but I am of the school that says avoid them completely due to potential allergic reaction. As the mother of a 4 month old, I won't buy it if is has EOs, especially tea tree as I am highly allergic to it myself. And really research preservative methods for a wipe-type product, as I can see those being a happy breeding ground if not carefully preserved. The Herbarie carries a nice baby blend surfactant combo and has a recipe for a baby wash; that might be a good place to get started on the wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjconner Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I used to use homemade wipes ... liquid baby soap, water, few of drops of lavender eo (supposed to help preserve?) and roll of paper towels. They worked pretty well. I wouldn't sell them unless I could find a good way to preserve them. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deena Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 When I worked for an aromatherapist years ago, I am sure she said the only safe eo for babies is Blue chamomile, expensive but safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bees~1flower Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) i have made tons of wipes for my kids over the years. it's really not that hard so not sure i see the point of selling something like that as it is really something anyone can make. same as sjconner. a little soap, about a tablespoon, some olive oil, about a tablespoon, a little lavender, 1/2 - 1 tsp, 1 1/2 - 2 cups water. Edited April 30, 2011 by 3bees~1flower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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