Make your own baby bum balm - #babyshower #baby #diaper #christmasgift #diy

After trying out many bum creams I have decided that it is time to start making my own. Cost wise, ingredient wise, and because nothing really works all that great for Sophie it just makes sense to try! 

I knew that what I was making had to contain Beeswax. It is know for being a great skin healer, it makes a great barrier, and has great antibacterial and anti inflammatory qualities.

After much research I came to conclusion that I just wanted to make a basic mixture. After searching online I came across the YouTube vlogs- Debt it Dum and liked their adapted recipe for a starting base and then I made some tweaks from there. 

What do you need? 

• Double boiler or something that will work like a double boiler. (I used a frying pan with boiling water and put a smaller pot in the frying pan) 
• Stand up mixer or hand held mixer and mixing bowl.
• Spatula 
• Containers to put your finished product in (I got mine at Dollarama)
• 1 cup unrefined Shea Butter 
• 1/3 cup Coconut Oil 
• 5 tbs of Unrefined Beeswax 

Where to buy & cost 

I was excited to find out that getting Beeswax here in #yeg isn't that hard to get and its quite cheap. You can order off of the Bee Maid Bee Store and you can either choose to have it shipped to you for a fee or pick up in Spruce Grove for no cost at the Alberta Honey Producers Co-Op. ($6.25 for 1 lb) 
**Using a grater for the Beeswax helps to break it up when you need specified amounts of it. 

I used the Coconut Oil ($25-$30)that we purchased from Costco over a year ago and purchased the unrefined Shea Butter ($25 for 1 cup) from Planet Organic. 

**Shea Butter can be purchased way cheaper from many health food stores and even online through places such as Etsy Canada I just knew that this was the fastest way to get what I need for this time - for future I will order way more ahead of time

Directions 

• Set up your stand mixer or hand mixer with a mixing bow 
• Put water on, wait for it to boil 
• If you are using a make shift version of the double boiler put your container into the boiling water and put in your Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, and Beeswax. 
• Stir constantly until all of the ingredients are melted together and clear. 
• Remove the pot that you are using from heat and let the ingredients cool for a good 5 minutes
• Pour into the mixer or mixing bowl and mix for 15-20 minutes.
• You will notice that the sides of the bowl will start having the mixture sticking to the side, this is there a spatula can be used.
• When the mixture becomes cloudy and a little more thick you can pour into your containers. 
• Have the baby bum balm sit for 24 hours so that it can set and then you are ready to use it! 

Is this recipe budget friendly? 

With the price of all the ingredients does this make sense to make instead of buying ready made? YES. 
While the Shea butter was purchased for a crazy expensive amount that was just due to my lack of planning, not because it can not be found cheaper. 

I have found the same kind of Shea butter for as little as $6 for twice the amount than what I purchased for this. My guesstimate is that with all the ingredients you would be making this for around $6 or even less if you shop smart. Pretty darn good for a natural balm that will work for your babies bottom! 

Do you have a tried and true recipe that you use for your little one? 
Feel free to share.