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Last Updated on Oct 20th, 2020 fitasamamabear

Note: I am not a doctor, herbalist, aromatherapist or chemist. I am just an everyday mom trying to figure out how to live naturally. This recipe is one that works for myself and my family. Please consult your doctor before using any diy recipe or essential oils to confirm that they are safe for you. This holds especially important if you are currently pregnant.

Pinterest image with text: five mini circle bath bombs in a glass bowl with epsom salts and a light linen behind the bowl
Pinterest image with text: five mini circle bath bombs in a glass bowl with epsom salts and a light linen behind the bowl

DIY Mini Bath Bombs For Kids – With Essential Oils To Help Them Relax

All-natural and calming, these DIY mini bath bombs are perfect for kids before bed. This homemade bath bomb recipe uses a unique blend of essential oils to help induce calm and promote relaxation before bedtime. Plus, they’re mini in size so kids can drop in multiple DIY bath bombs and watch the fizz!

Pinterest image with text: five mini circle bath bombs in a glass bowl with epsom salts and a light linen behind the bowl

When it comes to bath time, kids love two things: bubbles & toys. And while a classic bath never goes out of style, it can definitely be improved…with some mini DIY mini bath bombs!

If you’re still on the fence about how and why to make your own bath bombs, I’ve got you covered. After lots of trial and error, I finally found a system that works!

Don’t want to read? JUMP to the recipe!

 

My Experience Making Homemade Bath Bombs

For a long time, DIY bath bombs were a bit of a mind boggle to me. I just couldn’t get them to work. But after some serious trial and error, I finally found my system.

And while I adore giving nice big, DIY bath bombs as gifts (especially in cute shapes!), my daughter actually doesn’t like them!

This actually blew my mind seeing as even I love watching them fizz! I wasn’t sure what she disliked about them but I decided to give a few things a try.

Enter DIY MINI bath bombs! Instead of making super large bombs, I made them into little drops instead! This seemed to work much better for her though I still have no idea why.

 

Ingredients In The DIY Mini Bath Bombs For Kids

Both Epsom salt and baking soda are elements of a detox bath which can be wonderful for kids (and adults!) to relax, refresh, and soothe any aches. 

Soothing Baths Help:

  • Induce calm
  • Promote circulation
  • Ease aches from the day

Another amazing addition to the bathtime routine is magnesium. Magnesium has been shown to help promote sleep and relaxation. I personally use Magnesium Powder in smoothies or my bedtime tea (and the kids bedtime snack) and have found it works wonders.

There’s also a magnesium spray which (if I haven’t used the powder) we use on our feet before bed. However, if taking a bath, the powder can be added directly to it.

 

Essential Oils To Promote Relaxation

The essential oils used in these DIY mini bath bombs are simply lemon and lavender. However, there are a lot of essential oils to help induce sleep!

Lemon is a naturally perky oil. It helps elevate your mood and most people upon inhaling will be reminded of something pleasant. While it’s not one that necessarily makes you sleepy, it is one that invokes positive thoughts which I think is important before bed.

Lavender on the other hand, is amazing for any kind of skin irritation as it’s soothing- and not just for the skin. Lavender (essential oil and the plant itself) is ideal for inducing a calm state of mind. Which means it’s perfect at the end of the day before bed and ideal for kiddos. 

I actually use lavender in my calming baby butter as well as my homemade diaper wipe spray because it’s so soothing.

That said, because these bath bombs are made for kids, you do have to be cautious about the dilution of the essential oils in the DIY bath bomb recipe. I’ve heard it recommended anywhere from 5-20 drops of essential oils for bath bombs so I prefer to err on the lighter side. When not in the bath, normally a safe dilution would be 0.5-1% of essential oils to carrier oils.

For this homemade bath bomb recipe, I went with 8 drops in total given that there’s only 1 tablespoon of oil. You can definitely use more if you feel comfortable!

 

Notes On The DIY Mini Bath Bombs

When it comes to making your own beauty products there’s always going to be some trial and error. You can read everything you need to know to get started making your own products.

The scent and the color are optional for DIY bath bombs.

For this specific bath bomb recipe, I used mica powder which is an all-natural mineral. While this gives them a unique color it does leave a ring around the tub.

When I’m not making homemade bath bombs for gifts, I instead opt to leave them without any coloring or to use herbs instead.

And of course, a calming bath is always amazing followed up by nourishing lotion! You can either make your own body butter with beeswax or snag my favorite Almond Vanilla Body Lotion from Primally Pure.

Primally Pure uses all-natural ingredients that you can actually pronounce and buy. They’re a killer option if you’re a bit too busy to make your own. Plus, save 10% off your ENTIRE order using code mamabear10

 

Homemade Bath Bombs For Busy Moms

It took some time but homemade bath bombs are kind of my jam now… but it wasn’t without some effort! In fact, there were quite a few tips and lessons I learned from stumbling through them for so long. And you can find all of those tidbits in this mini bath bombs workshop!

Pinterst image with text: a collage of homemade bath bombs and in process images

If you’re struggling to start making homemade bath bombs or the ones you’re making just aren’t turning out- peek at the workshop.

In it, I share my exact method to make homemade bath bombs (literally, I make them on video so you can visually see how I do it!) and walk you through all the tricks I’ve learned from years of making them.

Everything from essential oils and coloring options as well as what each ingredient does and my tricks for the best fizz. This workshop not only comes with videos of it all but also:

  • Ingredients List
  • Equipment List
  • Step by step instructions
  • Crucial Fizz Tips
  • A list of my favorite Essential Oil Blends
  • Bath Bomb E-Book with some of my favorite Bath Bomb Recipes!

Take the stress out of trial and error and learn my exact methods of creating (and enjoying!) homemade bath bombs… for only six bucks. Jump into learning here.

 

How To May DIY Mini Bath Bombs

  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 cup Citric Acid
  • 1/4 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbs jojoba oil
  • 4 teaspoons Witch Hazel
  • 1/2 teaspoon purple Mica Powder (or color of choice)
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil
  • 4 drops lemon essential oil
  • Small spray bottle with water
  • Mini Silicone Molds

Pinterest image with text: two images of mini bath bombs for kids, the top image of two fingers holding up the bath bomb and the bottom image of multiple bath bombs in a glass bowl with epsom salt

 

How To Make The Mini Bath Bombs

In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Make sure there are no clumps.

White and purple powders for bath bombs in a glass bowl

In a small glass bowl, combine the jojoba d oil, essential oils and witch hazel. Whisk.

A hand adding essential oils to a glass bowl with carrier oil

Pour the liquid mixture into the large bowl, it will fizz once the liquid touches it.

Begin mixing using a fork (or your hands) until everything looks combined and somewhat moist.

Mini bath bombs fizzing in a glass bowl before being portioned

Prep your silicone molds and use a spoon to fill the molds halfway. Using a silicone spatula, press the mixture into the molds firmly. Spray each mold with a small bit of water (one spray) and press down again to make sure they’re firm.

Spraying a silicone tray of homemade bath bombs with water
Using too much water will cause the bombs to lose their fizz. If you don’t press down firmly, the bombs will not hold together.

Divide the rest of the mixture into the molds and again press down firmly. Spray the top with water and press down again.

Mini bath bombs in a brown silicone mold ready to set

Let sit on the counter for twenty-four hours to set before removing from molds.

Note: from the mica powder and the oil these DIY bath bombs will leave your bath a bit slippery- so take caution when getting out!

Tip: use anywhere from 1/8-1/2 teaspoon of mica powder keeping in mind that the more you use the more saturated the water will be with color. Mica powder does leave a ring in the tub.

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Diy Bath Bombs - Mini Edition!

All-natural and calming, these DIY mini bath bombs are perfect for kids before bed. This homemade bath bomb recipe uses a unique blend of essential oils to help induce calm and promote relaxation before bedtime. Plus, they're mini in size so kids can drop in multiple DIY bath bombs and watch the fizz!

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 days
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Servings 15 bombs
Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 cup citric acid
  • 1/4 cup epsom salt
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbs jojoba oil
  • 4 teaspoons witch hazel
  • 1/2 teaspoon purple mica powder or color of choice
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil
  • 4 drops lemon essential oil
  • Small spray bottle with water
  • Silicone molds

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Make sure there are no clumps.
  2. In a small glass bowl, combine the jojoba d oil, essential oils and witch hazel. Whisk.
  3. Pour the liquid mixture into the large bowl, it will fizz once the liquid touches it.
  4. Begin mixing using a fork (or your hands) until everything looks combined and somewhat moist.
  5. Prep your silicone molds and use a spoon to fill the molds halfway. Using a silicone spatula, press the mixture into the molds firmly. Spray each mold with a small bit of water (one spray) and press down again to make sure they're firm.
  6. Using too much water will cause the bombs to lose their fizz. If you don't press down firmly, the bombs will not hold together.
  7. Divide the rest of the mixture into the molds and again press down firmly. Spray the top with water and press down again.
  8. Let sit on the counter for twenty four hours to set before removing from molds.

Recipe Notes

Note: from the mica powder and the  oil these diy bath bombs will leave your bath a bit slippery- so take caution when getting out!

Tip: use anywhere from 1/8-1/2 teaspoon of mica powder keeping in mind that the more you use the more saturated the water will be with color. Mica powder does leave a ring in the tub.

Makes 15-18 depending on the mold.

 

Not sure where to grab ingredients? Here's a roundup list of my favorite products (and brands) for DIY beauty products and where to buy them!

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These mini DIY bath bombs make a cute addition to your toddler (or your own!) bath time routine. They’re easy to make, contain detoxifying ingredients and help induce calm at the end of the day. Plus. They make super cute gifts for kids!

 

 

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Last updated on 10/20/2020

Filed Under: DIY Skin Care Tagged With: bath bombs, diy, homemade

Comments

  1. linda spiker says

    03/20/2018 at 2:46 am

    5 stars
    I would love to be in a bath with these right now. So luxurious!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      03/20/2018 at 9:39 am

      Haha yes! It makes everything just a bit more relaxing!

      Reply
  2. Raia Todd says

    03/20/2018 at 6:38 pm

    I bet my girly girls would love adding these to their baths! I’ve never tried making bath bombs before.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      03/20/2018 at 9:20 pm

      They’re pretty simple to make but check out my post on “why and how to make bath bombs”… I failed a lot in the beginning lol

      Reply
  3. Carol Little @StudioBotanica says

    03/21/2018 at 1:47 am

    I really like the mini-versions! I would use these over the larger ones!
    Thanks for sharing! Pinning!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      03/21/2018 at 10:20 am

      I love them too! I prefer them without any color (leaves a clean bathtub) but my daughter loves purple lol

      Reply
  4. Daniela says

    03/21/2018 at 2:42 pm

    I feel calmer just having read through this! These sound heavenly though and I wish I could just live in a lavender bubble lol.

    Reply
  5. Sheila says

    01/20/2019 at 11:39 pm

    Could arrowroot powder be used in place of the cornstarch? What is the purpose of the cornstarch?

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/21/2019 at 1:00 am

      Yup it can! I alternate based on what’s in the cupboard 😀 It helps bind them so one of another is necessary.

      Reply
  6. Heather says

    07/02/2020 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    LOVE these and that they are mini! The big ones are often too much

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      07/05/2020 at 8:30 pm

      Yes!!! Honestly, my kiddos adore that they’re “teeny just like them” haha it makes them feel super special. Plus, kids just ant to keep dropping them in lol so this way you have more to do that 😉

      Reply
  7. jenny says

    12/02/2020 at 4:57 am

    Have you ever tried Vegetable Glycerin in place of the oil?

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      12/02/2020 at 11:27 pm

      I actually haven’t! I have some in the cupboard and have never actually used it haha. I can’t see why it wouldn’t work though truthfully, texture is the same and it’s really just adding in a liquid…

      Reply
  8. Renee says

    12/19/2020 at 7:55 pm

    I don’t have lemon oil but I do have fresh lemons. Can I substitute the oil with squeezed lemon rinds?

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      12/19/2020 at 9:54 pm

      Yes! I love using the actual zest for DIY’s. It won’t be AS potent but it does make them look prettier! Just make sure you use a very fine zester!

      Reply

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