Make learning fun! Check out these free Labor Day word searches below. These printable puzzles are perfect to enjoy towards the end of summer as the federal holiday approaches.
Each puzzle included in the packet has a Labor Day theme and has a list of words pertaining to the holiday.
Labor Day was originally recognized by activists in the United States around the late nineteenth century – celebrating the economic achievements of the American workers. Throughout the 1880’s-1890’s, several states started passing laws that recognized Labor Day as a holiday. Finally by 1894, Congress passed an act making it official each first Monday of September! Source
What’s included in the word search activity
This free worksheet set includes four unique word search puzzles with 12 words to find on each puzzle in easy printable PDF format.
An answer key is also provided to check results.
Vocabulary words included in the word search puzzles:
Workers
Unions
Solidarity
September
Rest
Picnic
Parade
Labor
Holiday
Employment
Celebration
Barbecue
Workforce
Weekend
Wages
Vacation
Summer
Relaxation
Sales
Laws
Industry
Effort
Commemoration
Advocacy
AFL (Stands for American Federation of Labor)
Craftsmanship
Economy
Jobs
Justice
Laborers
Movement
Pay
Rights
Trades
Unionized
Activism
America
Benefits
Compensation
Development
Employer
Hard work
Industry
Organization
Safety
(Please note that some of the puzzles have a few duplicated words, but each puzzle is unique in the placements of the search.)
How to Download the Free Printable Word Search Puzzles
To start enjoying your new puzzles, fill out the form below with your first name and email address. Once you hit ‘submit’, you’ll receive an email to confirm your info.
Very Important! You must confirm your email in order to receive the word searches.
Once confirmed, a page will automatically open with easy access to the puzzle pack ready for download or print! (You can also save the pdf file to enjoy each year.)
What is the age group for these word search games?
These word search puzzles are great to introduce at the elementary level and really have no age limit!
And because these puzzles fit such a wide range of age groups, there are several ways to enjoy them! Such as…
A way to open conversation between you and your students at the start of school to teach them about Labor Day and what it stands for.
Print these off to enjoy in an activity department within a nursing home.
Include the fun puzzle in a packet for homeschool morning work to get the brain awake at an early time!
Encourage your child to do some Independent work with these word searches. These are great to give your kid while traveling, in a waiting room, when they say they’re ‘bored’ at home for the millionth time. 😉
These are also great for classroom use when a student finishes their work early and is waiting for the rest of the class to finish up.
DOWNLOAD THE FREE PRINTABLE LABOR DAY WORKSHEET BELOW
This easy playdough recipe will be added to your favorite recipes collection the very first time you make it. It takes minutes to pull together, calls for ingredients that you already have at home, and it lasts for months!
The very best part? It has a secret ingredient that will give the playdough a fantastic scent and color!
So break out your saucepan, grab your kids for this fun activity, and see how many different colors and scents you can come up with!
Listen, I’ve made A LOT of different recipes in the past for playdough. Some turn out just ‘okay’, others crack and dry out way too soon, and others just don’t set up at all.
Time and time again I keep going back to this tried and true recipe. You just simply can’t beat it.
I can say with confidence that this is THE BEST playdough recipe that you will ever make. My family has made this recipe for years – it has been perfected, loved, passed around.. And now I want to share it with you on how exactly you can make this soft playdough today.
Read below to see why this homemade play dough recipe is simply the best of the best.
It holds together perfectly and doesn’t crack, split, or crumble
Grab this DIY play dough out of the closet after it’s been sitting for 2 weeks and it will still work perfectly for little hands, just as it does when you first make it.
It has a great consistency and stretch so you never have to deal with any annoying cracking or breaking apart.
A cost effective recipe
Store-bought playdough can get expensive, especially when you want to get all different colors.. (because of course!)
But what if you didn’t have to worry about the ACTUAL playdough?? What if you had that covered, so all you needed to worry about was all the fun playdough tools to buy??
That is exactly what you can do.
To make this recipe, it cost me under a dollar to make. Seriously!
This edible playdough recipe has common ingredients that you most likely already have at home!
It last a LONG TIME and smells so good
As long as you store the playdough in an airtight container, it will keep for months. Just check it every so often to make sure it hasn’t dried out and you’re good to go.
This easy recipe calls for one kool aid packet that will not only color it, but also give it a fun scent!
It smells so good – good luck on keeping your kids from tasting it. 😉 But just in case they do, that leads me to my next point:
There are no weird chemical ingredients
Everything included in this homemade play dough is completely safe and non toxic for young children to enjoy.
If your child ends up trying it, don’t feel bad. My three year old ALWAYS tries it and then quickly remembers why he doesn’t like it with the amount of salt in it. LOL
What Ingredients Are Needed for Kool-Aid Playdough?
All purpose flour
Nothing special here, just any flour you have on hand at home will do.
Salt
Same as above – grab a cheap container of Morton’s salt at the grocery store to use in this recipe.
Cream of Tartar – Don’t Skip!!!
Cream of tartar is a very important ingredient to include because it helps the play dough have a gel-like form. If you omit this ingredient, it may not set up correctly.
Water
Didn’t I say this recipe would be simple? 😉
Oil
Any oil for kitchen use will be great. I use rendered beef tallow for mine, but that is just because it is what I have on hand at home. Vegetable oil, olive oil, canola, or coconut oil are all great options… really any cooking oil!
And the star of the show: Kool aid!
Each batch of play dough needs one packet of unsweetened Kool aid. Encourage your child to have fun with this! Pick out all different types of kool aid flavors and make several batches to see what colors and scents each one will have.
Cookie cutters, mini rolling pin, other cool playdough tools…
I guess this one isn’t REQUIRED, but it definitely makes this sensory play a lot more fun. 🙂
How to Make the Best Homemade Playdough Recipe
Ingredients
1 Cup of Flour
½ Cup of Salt
1 Packet of Unsweetened Kool-aid
2 Teaspoons Cream of Tartar
1 ½ Tablespoons of Oil (Vegetable, Canola, Coconut, etc.)
1 Cup of Water
Directions
Measure out the dry ingredients and place in a saucepan. Add the water and oil to the rest of the mixture.
Stir using a spatula or wooden spoon and heat up the mixture over medium heat while stirring constantly. (VERY IMPORTANT so playdough won’t burn.)
It will start to thicken very quickly. Keep stirring as the playdough thickens and pull off the heat once it forms into a ball. This will all happen within 3-5 minutes.
Don’t worry about a few places that may look ‘underdone’, or any lumps of flour left. You’re going to knead all that out here in a minute.
Place fresh playdough on some parchment paper or on a countertop to cool down for a minute. Once it is a bit cooler, go ahead and knead it for a few minutes to remove any lumps.
Now it’s ready for all the fun projects your child has in mind! Store in an air-tight container or ziploc bag to keep it from drying out. This should keep for at least a month, if not longer.
Make additional batches using different Kool aid flavors to add more colors to your collection.
Easy SCENTED Playdough (The Best Homemade Recipe)
This easy playdough recipe will be added to your favorite recipes collection the very first time you make it. It takes minutes to pull together, calls for ingredients that you already have at home, and it lasts for months!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Ingredients
1 Cup of Flour
½ Cup of Salt
1 Packet of Unsweetened Kool-aid
2 Teaspoons Cream of Tartar
1 ½ Tablespoons of Oil (Vegetable, Canola, Coconut, etc.)
1 Cup of Water
Instructions
1. Place all ingredients in saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly so the playdough doesn't burn.
3. It will start to thicken very quickly. Keep stirring as the playdough thickens and pull off the heat once it forms into a ball. This will all happen within 3-5 minutes.
4. Don’t worry about a few places that may look ‘underdone’, or any lumps of flour left. You’re going to knead all that out here in a minute.
5. Place fresh playdough on a dry surface to cool down for a minute. Once it is a bit cooler, go ahead and knead it for a few minutes to remove any lumps.
6. Store in airtight container.
FAQS
Will this playdough stain hands or surfaces?
While I always recommend placing a vinyl tablecloth down on the surface your child is playing on, I have never seen this recipe stain any surface or hands.
Can I make one huge batch of the playdough?
If you are doing all one color of playdough then absolutely! If you are wanting different colors though, you’ll need to do each batch separately. The good thing is that each batch only takes a few minutes to whip up!
What if my batch of playdough came out dry?
If your batch of playdough came out on the drier side, it was probably cooked for a little too long. You want to pull it off the heat just after it forms a ball, and it may still look ‘underdone’ in some places. That’s okay! It will all be kneaded together after it cools down a bit.
Final Thoughts
This scented DIY playdough recipe has been perfected and passed down in my family for many years. It takes a maximum of 10 minutes to make (start to finish), costs under a dollar per batch, and has a perfect stretch so it never cracks or crumbles.
This fun activity is great for rainy days, to make for preschool class, or add some fun sensory play at home for your kids.
The whole process is a dream and this recipe is simply the best of the best. It will soon be your favorite homemade playdough recipe too!
Did you make the playdough recipe? Let me know in the comments below how it turned out and which kool aid flavors were your favorite!
Check out these top Sunday school songs that will encourage your child to sing praises to God. This list includes all different types of worship! The bible songs are a mixture of slow and heartfelt, while others are fast and have engaging action motions. Some of them are old school songs that we’ve all enjoyed and loved since childhood… mixed in with new songs that your child will quickly grab onto because they are so fun!
Also, be sure to checkout towards the end – I let you in on my very best tips for sharing these fun bible songs with your child.
All of the songs above have simple lyrics and easy action motions to grasp. Preschool is a great age to start the Christian worship songs because at that age, they can really get in character with the dance moves and hand motions!
But truthfully, I think these songs are great for any age. My daughter is just 20 months old and she loves these bible songs! She can’t really do the dance moves yet, but she sure tries to get in rhythm and she definitely ‘feels’ the music. 😉
How to Implement Sunday School Songs in my Child’s Daily Routine?
These fun songs aren’t just for Sundays! Have a children’s worship at a vacation bible school event, homeschool co-op, or even a home jam out session!
Sometimes while I clean throughout the day, we’ll turn these on and ‘blast’ it over the TV. You’d be surprised how fast kids get involved with singing and dancing when they see you enjoying it too!
Another great way to incorporate these songs in everyday is to play them while you are driving or making errands. Soon your kiddos will catch on to the familiar tune of each song and memorize it’s words and motions. Then you can go into deeper discussion about why we sing about a person, how the song praises Jesus, and what scripture references are included!
How to get kids involved
The easiest way (and the best way in my opinion!) to get your kids participating is to join them! My household is a singing household.. And you’re probably thinking that I mean we were genetically blessed with singing abilities.. WRONG.
My husband and I have zero singing capabilities, in fact sometimes we screech the words out as badly as possible because hey, it’s fun. But my most favorite part about our lack of singing talent is the fact that we’re not focused on that – we’re just having a party. And our kids see that and as they are getting older have started joining along with us! Maybe they will have the gift, maybe not. But either way, we have some great laughs and memories! 😉
Final Thoughts
Teaching children Sunday school songs at a young age is a great way to share a positive message about the goodness of God, and also teach about different bible events that took place. These videos are great to show in a church classroom, but they aren’t just limited to Sundays!
Try to find ways to play these throughout your daily life. You will be amazed at how quickly your child picks up on the message and has fun memorizing the lyrics.
These Sunday school songs are great for ALL ages, but especially perfect to start around preschool age.
Which is your favorite? Do you have a bible song that you can still sing word-for-word since your childhood? Let me know in the comments below!
Have extra milk stored in your deep freezer? Check out this easy breastmilk lotion recipe below that doesn’t require beeswax, is an amazing moisturizer, and has absolutely NO harsh chemicals in it that could harm baby’s gentle skin.
At the end of my breastfeeding journey with my daughter, I quickly realized that I had a lot of leftover milk that wasn’t going to be used. After donating most of my stash, I started researching ways to use up the rest in a way that would still benefit my little one. And my goodness, I was not disappointed with all the amazing ways that breastmilk can be used!
Does your little one have some cradle cap going on? Breastmilk can help! Ear infections? Try breastmilk. Pink eye, diaper rash, and of course skin irritations.. This miracle liquid is truly the superior treatment.
I ended up giving my kids oatmeal milk baths for diaper rash relief, made popsicles for when my daughter was teething, and I even started making lotion out of it! Turns out it has a lot of amazing benefits that regular lotion just can’t beat, goes on smooth like butter, and is completely natural for your baby’s sensitive skin.
I love this recipe so much that I even made two versions! The one below does not have beeswax and has a softer texture. If you do have beeswax on hand, or want to get some to try out, it’s an amazing addition to the lotion. Beeswax is naturally waterproof, which helps protect the skin’s moisture barrier. You can checkout the other recipe including beeswax here.
Ingredients Needed for Your Own Breast Milk Lotion
Carrier Oil
For your homemade lotion, you’ll need an organic carrier oil that will absorb into the skin well.
This can include:
Coconut oil
Grapeseed oil
Olive oil
Jojoba oil
Beef Tallow or Shea Butter
Seriously – don’t skip on this one. It is THE essential ingredient for your lotion recipe (well, other than the breastmilk 😉 )
Both beef tallow and Shea butter have some amazing benefits, you honestly can’t go wrong with either! Tallow from 100% grass fed/finished beef is a great base for this lotion as it contains linoleic acid which helps protect the skin barrier, as well as reducing inflammation… meaning itchy dry skin? HEALED!
I love tallow so much because it has so many uses for our everyday life. We use it to cook with as a healthy alternative to harmful seed oils. I use it as a base for my children’s diaper cream, I also make a daily moisturizer and body butter with it. Let me know if you’d like an in depth post on all the ways tallow has changed our life.
Don’t have access to beef tallow? That’s okay! Shea butter is also an amazing base for this lotion recipe.
Shea butter is anti-inflammatory so it can take away redness in skin and help with eczema troubles. It provides sun protection, is naturally soothing, and is completely chemical-free. (Just make sure you get one that is organic and has nothing added).
A Few Drops of Vitamin E Oil
Adding some vitamin E oil to the breastmilk lotion is a great way to add some extra moisturizing benefits, which will help with skin elasticity.
Essential Oils (Optional)
Adding essential oils to the lotion is completely optional but is my favorite way to add a nice scent to the lotion without dealing with any artificial fragrances. However, essential oils ARE NOT recommended for babies under 3 months of age. If using on older babies, be sure to choose a pure, therapeutic-grade brand like this one and avoid putting the lotion on sensitive areas like the hands, face, and diaper area.
Frankincense, lavender, rosewood are all great options to try!
And The Star of The Show: Breastmilk!
You won’t need too much for this recipe. I use 4 ounces to make two jars of lotion, but you can definitely cut it in half if you don’t have that much on hand to use!
Supplies Needed to Make Lotion
You just need a couple of supply items to make this recipe:
Double Boiler (But if you don’t have one, read below!)
A double boiler makes things a whole lot easier when making the lotion, but if you don’t have one that’s okay! You can also place a glass bowl over the top of a small saucepan with water filled halfway, OR place a glass measuring cup down into a saucepan with water. Just be reallyyyyy careful stirring the oil, the steam from the saucepan can get really hot.
Keep reading below to see how I use just a glass measuring cup with a saucepan.
Small Glass Jars or Airtight Containers
Once your lotion is cooled down and all mixed together, you’ll need something to store it in. I love these glass jars, the 4 oz size is perfect and the quality has been great. This recipe makes two 4 oz jars.
How to Make the Breastmilk Lotion Recipe Without Beeswax
7-8 Drops of Essential Oils (Optional, see note about babies under 3 months of age)
4 Ounces Room Temperature Breastmilk
Step 1 – Combine Tallow/Shea Butter with Carrier Oil and Melt
Grab your double boiler or glass bowl and combine the tallow/Shea butter with your carrier oil of choice (such as grape seed oil, olive oil, jojoba, etc.). Melt that down over medium high heat while stirring frequently.
Step 2 – Allow Oil to Cool Before Adding Other Ingredients
This is very important to let the oil come down to room temp before adding the other ingredients. If it is too hot, it can destroy the breastmilk’s healing properties and antibodies.
Step 3 – Add in Remaining Ingredients
When the oil cools enough add in the vitamin e oil, room temperature breastmilk, and essential oils if using. Use a whisk to stir everything together well.
Step 4 – Pour the mixture into glass jars.
Grab two 4 oz glass jars and pour your lotion in. Immediately put in the fridge to continue cooling down and solidifying. It is ready to use! Store in the fridge for up to 3 months.
Please Note: Most of the milk will mix just fine with the rest of the ingredients. Usually, every time that I make breastmilk lotion there is still a small amount of milk that never mixes. And that’s okay! It is best to stick in the fridge immediately after making, and that can help with some of the separation.
Yield: Two 4 oz Jars
Easy Breastmilk Lotion Recipe (Without Beeswax)
This DIY breastmilk lotion recipe isn’t your typical lotion. It has all natural ingredients that will soothe many irritations and be an immediate form of relief for the whole family, no matter the skin type. And the best part? It calls for ingredients that are most likely already in your cabinet (and freezer stash)!
7-8 Drops of Essential Oils (Optional, see note for babies under 3 months.)
4 Ounces Room Temperature Breastmilk
Instructions
Using your double boiler or glass bowl, combine the tallow/shea butter with carrier oil of choice. Allow to melt over medium-high heat while stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and allow oil to cool to room temperature before adding any other ingredients.
Add vitamin E oil, essential oils if using, and room temp breastmilk to the oil mixture. Whisk well to incorporate everything together.
Pour lotion in two 4 oz jars and immediately place in fridge to continue cooling down and setting up.
Enjoy! Store in fridge for up to 3 months.
Notes
Essential Oils Note
Please note that essential oils ARE NOT recommended for babies under 3 months of age. If using on older babies, be sure to choose a pure, therapeutic-grade brand like this one and avoid putting the lotion on sensitive areas like the hands, face, and diaper area.
FAQ’s
Should I use Beeswax to make breastmilk lotion?
Beeswax is a popular choice for most breastmilk lotion recipes because it is a natural hardening agent, but also because it can be very healing to the skin. But what if you don’t have it on hand? Don’t worry! This simple recipe still sets up great and has natural ingredients that soothes baby’s sensitive skin.
Have beeswax pellets on hand that you want to try in this recipe? Check out my recipe HERE that includes beeswax.
What if my lotion is separating?
Like I shared above, most times when I make breastmilk lotion a portion of milk never fully ‘mixes’ with the rest of the ingredients. But it still works great and I’ve never had an issue with quality because of it. It is a good idea to stick the jar in the fridge ASAP after making the lotion.
Final Thoughts
This DIY breastmilk lotion recipe isn’t your typical lotion. It has all natural ingredients that will soothe many irritations and be an immediate form of relief for the whole family, no matter the skin type. And the best part? It calls for ingredients that are most likely already in your cabinet (and freezer stash)!
Do you have a ton of leftover breastmilk in the freezer? Or maybe milk that is high lipase or expired? Don’t throw it out! Checkout this quick and easy breastmilk lotion recipe below to put all your ‘liquid gold’ to good use.
When my daughter was born, I wanted to make sure that I had plenty of extra milk in the freezer so I would pump extra and try to save back a few ounces every day. It worked out great! Then at 4 months old, she decided that bottles and pacifiers were not for her. 🙂
SO, we exclusively breastfed after that and soon I found myself with a lot of extra milk in the freezer that I wasn’t sure what to do with.
I donated some, gave my kids oatmeal milk baths for diaper rash relief, made popsicles for when she was teething, and I even started making lotion out of it! Turns out it has a lot of amazing benefits that regular lotion just can’t beat, goes on smooth like butter, and is completely natural for your baby’s sensitive skin. I love this recipe so much that I even made two versions! The one below includes beeswax, which will naturally protect the skin’s moisture barrier. HOWEVER, if you don’t have beeswax on hand- I created a recipe without beeswax that you can check out here. It has a softer texture, and we love that recipe just as much!
So you may ask:
WHAT is actually in breastmilk lotion?!
All Natural Ingredients
Coconut Oil (or read below for more options if you don’t have it on hand!)
For your homemade breast milk lotion, you’ll want to use a carrier oil that nourishes and absorbs into the skin well.
Below are some options that you may have on hand:
Coconut Oil – This is my personal favorite for this recipe because coconut oil naturally solidifies once it gets cold, so you don’t have to worry about your lotion separating if it sits for a day or two. Coconut oil also contains fatty acids (like lauric acid) which help repair dry/cracked skin and has antimicrobial properties.
Beef Tallow – Another great option! Tallow contains conjugated linoleic acid which protects the skin barrier and reduces inflammation. It doesn’t clog pores and since it is animal fat, it absorbs easily into the skin.
Grapeseed Oil – This oil contains vitamin E which will help with inflammation and is great for hydrating the skin! It can even lighten scars on the skin due to the antioxidants in the oil.
Some other great options:
Jojoba Oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Olive Oil
Vitamin E Oil
Adding vitamin E oil to the DIY breastmilk lotion is a fantastic way to get some extra moisturizing benefits and help with skin elasticity. It is a great way to heal minor skin irritations with it’s anti-inflammatory properties as well.
Beeswax
I love adding beeswax to this simple recipe because of all of its amazing benefits. In fact, we could be here all day talking about beeswax because there are so many great things about it! It is a natural hardening agent, so it will help your lotion set up in the jar. It is waterproof so it protects the skin’s barrier and prevents moisture loss – plus it is great for preventing any irritations on baby’s skin (like diaper rash!).
It naturally calms itchy dry skin, helps with elasticity, hydrates and soothes – I could go on and on. 🙂
Beeswax pellets are best to use in this case since they melt quicker. However, I only had the ‘logs’ on hand so I just cut it up in pretty small pieces before putting it in the glass bowl to melt.
Essential Oils
This is a completely optional ingredient, but a great way to add scent to your lotion without having to deal with any artificial fragrances. However, essential oils ARE NOT recommended for babies under 3 months of age. If using on older babies, be sure to choose a pure, therapeutic-grade brand like this one and avoid putting the lotion on sensitive areas like the hands, face, and diaper area.
Lavender, rosewood, or frankincense are all great options that not only smell amazing, but also have healing qualities as well.
Breastmilk
And last but certainly not least… the star of the show! The benefits of breast milk could fill up an entire book. (Seriously!)
Not even touching on all the benefits of breastfeeding itself, breastmilk on the skin has many uses as well. It is antibacterial so it can be a form of relief for ear infections, cradle cap, baby acne, help calm allergic reactions, heal pink eye… It truly is the miracle liquid!
Supplies needed to make your own breast milk lotion
Along with the ingredients listed above, you will need:
A Double Boiler
Having a double boiler on hand is awesome, especially if you like to make homemade pies.. (but that’s another topic for another time 😉 )
But if you DON’T have one, don’t worry! You can also heat up some water in a larger saucepan and put your lotion ingredients in a glass bowl or mason jar. That is what I used for this recipe to show how easy it is to use.
Small Glass Jars
Once your lotion is cooled down and all mixed together, you’ll need something to store it in. I love these amber glass jars, the 4 oz size is perfect and the quality has been great. This recipe makes two 4 oz jars.
How to Make Breastmilk Lotion
Step 1 – Combine oil and beeswax to melt
Step 2 – Once melted, allow mixture to cool to room temp before adding other ingredients
Step 3 – Add vitamin e oil, essential oils, and breastmilk
Step 4 – Pour into glass jars and immediately place in refrigerator
Yield: Two 4 oz Jars
How to Make Breastmilk Lotion
Do you have a ton of leftover breastmilk in the freezer? Or maybe milk that is high lipase or expired? Don’t throw it out! Checkout this quick and easy breastmilk lotion recipe below to put all your ‘liquid gold’ to good use.
Ingredients
1 TBSP Beeswax
8 TBSPs Carrier Oil of Choosing(read above for different options you can choose!)
8 Drops Vitamin E Oil
4 oz Room Temperature Breast Milk
7-8 Drops Essential Oils (Optional, see note for babies under 3 months of age)
Instructions
Step 1 - Combine oil & beeswax to melt. Grab your double boiler or glass bowl and combine the beeswax with your carrier oil of choice (such as coconut oil, olive oil, tallow, etc.). Melt that down over medium high heat while stirring frequently. The beeswax will take a minute to melt!
Step 2 - After melting, set the bowl aside and let the oil come down to room temperature before adding the other ingredients. This is VERY IMPORTANT. It will destroy the breast milk’s beneficial properties if the oil is too hot, so you want it around room temp before adding in.
Step 3 - When the oil gets to room temp, go ahead and add in the vitamin e oil, breastmilk, and essential oils if using. Use a whisk to stir everything together well.
Step 4 - Pour the cooled mixture into two 4 oz glass jars and immediately put in the fridge to continue cooling down and solidifying. It is ready to use! Store in the fridge for up to 3 months.
Notes
1.) In order to keep the lotion from separating, I recommend placing it in the fridge immediately after pouring into the jars to fully solidify.
2.) If the carrier oil used is one that normally stays in liquid form (like jojoba oil or olive oil), it may always separate a little bit anyways and that’s okay! Just take it out of the fridge for a little while and shake good before use.
3.) I don’t recommend mixing this breastmilk lotion recipe with an electric mixer. I have tried to make a ‘whipped lotion’ version of this in the past and the milk always separates from the rest of the ingredients, making it really hard to stay combined.
Essential Oils Note
Essential oils ARE NOT recommended for babies under 3 months of age. If using on older babies, be sure to choose a pure, therapeutic-grade brand like this one and avoid putting the lotion on sensitive areas like the hands, face, and diaper area.
How to Keep the Breastmilk Lotion from Separating
In order to keep the lotion from separating, I recommend placing it in the fridge immediately after pouring into the jars to fully solidify.
If the carrier oil used is one that normally stays in liquid form (like jojoba oil or olive oil), it may always separate a little bit anyways and that’s okay! Just take it out of the fridge for a little while and shake good before use.
I don’t recommend mixing this breastmilk lotion recipe with an electric mixer. I have tried to make a ‘whipped lotion’ version of this in the past and the milk always separates from the rest of the ingredients, making it really hard to stay combined.
Final Thoughts
The idea of rubbing breast milk into your skin may be something you’re not too sure of. Once you learn about all of the amazing benefits though, you’ll want to make some asap for your little one (and the whole family!) This DIY breastmilk lotion recipe is great for all skin types and has natural ingredients that are SAFE for your baby, making this recipe an all around winner.
What are some of your favorite remedies using breast milk? Let me know in the comments below!
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