Pregnancy and birth can bring out the creativity in all of us. Our need to prepare and to nest means that we often begin to tap into a natural urge to provide and "make stuff"!! At Born, we're always interested in parents sharing thoughts and ideas with other parents, so we invited Misty from Makey Mamas to help kick-start that creative flow!
Making Natural Products by Makey Mamas
The idea for my business, 'Makey Mamas' gestated along with my daughter. I wanted to enable pregnant women and new mums to nurture that creative instinct that a lot of women experience during this time.
I offer many creative classes but my personal passion is my Natural Product Making workshop. Using natural ingredients, I share with fellow mamas how to create basic balms, butters and moisture bars to support their babies' health and wellbeing.
Here is one of my well used and favourite recipes that I've been using on my tiny creature since she was little. It's great at helping to soothe a sore botty!! Enjoy and check out details of our creative workshops for pregnant women and mums: www.makeymamas.co.uk
Baby Botty Butter (AKA nappy rash cream)
30ml Jojoba Oil
30g Shea Butter
3 drops Lavender essential oil
3 drops Chamomile essential oil
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
Why these ingredients:
Jojoba oil
Its chemical structure resembles our skin's natural oils! It's a light oil so spreads well and is easily absorbed.
Shea Butter
It forms a breathable, water resistant film on the skin. It soothes and softens dry chapped skin whilst nourishing all skin types. Avoid for nut allergy sufferers.
Lavender and Chamomile essential oils
These oils are found to have soothing, sedative and calming properties. They are generally regarded as safe to use with new babies although it is a good idea to wait until baby is at least 6 weeks old before using essential oils. Ask your health professional for advice and always do a skin test on the inside of an elbow first.
Misty,
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