Once your child is older you can use a bit of baking soda in the bath water this will help to cleanse the skin in a natural but not over drying way. You can use baking soda and water to wash the child’s hair as well. Baking soda is also a great deodorizer and will help loosen any grease; toddlers can get pretty messy at times.

Diaper rash can be a painful issue for many children. Use oatmeal in the bathwater. I use my old stockings and cut of the foot sections and fill it with oatmeal and throw that in the bath tub with the kids. When you use the nylon filled up to with oatmeal to gently wash your child you will see how soapy oatmeal can be. Calendula (Marigold) oil can be very healing on diaper rashes; try to find an organic brand or source.

For older infants, children and adults alike I like to use tea bags in the bathtub. If you need to try to calm a child before bedtime Organic Chamomile tea could do the trick. If they are in a baby tub just use one teabag if they are in a full size tub you can use two. For an adult if you don’t have any ragweed allergies you can use as many as you want. This water is great for rinsing off the hair as well.

I’ve used all the above remedies myself and can vouch for them as being safe, reliable and affordable.

Happy Washing~