Homemade baby massage oil is made from 2 ingredients and encourages skin-to-skin contact. Skin-to-skin contact with your baby is essential for you both! Baby massage is a way to encourage skin-to-skin contact between parents and babies.
My simple homemade baby massage oil is all-natural, and can be made in any amount you want. My recipe uses about 1/4 cup of oil to start. You really only need to use about ¼ to ½ teaspoon when you are massaging the oil into your baby’s skin, because coconut oil really spreads well. This will take a couple of minutes to make, but that is all. It is so simple.
Make Homemade Baby Massage Oil
Supplies:
Coconut oil
Glass jar
Spoon
Baby-safe essential oil (or essential oil blend)
Make It:
Start by scooping ¼ cup of coconut oil into a glass jar.
Add about 20 drops of your preferred essential oil. I have used Gentle Baby™ essential oil blend or Lavender. They are considered safe for use on babies, but do your research and choose an oil or blend that you like.
Mix the oils together using a craft stick or spoon. I screw on the lid and use this homemade baby massage oil on my children after baths and before bedtime.
This simple recipe is not only for babies. You can use this oil as a moisturizing cream for yourself and your children. It can be customized with other essential oils that are ok for topical use. I love Valor® essential oil blend, and Elemi essential oil is really supportive of my skin. Either would be great in massage oil.
I have a secret! This is my daily lotion. I simply mix whatever topical essential oil I choose at the time with plain coconut oil, and in minutes I have a new lotion to try. My skin feels less dry throughout the day even when I only apply coconut oil lotion/massage oil in the morning and at night. It is amazing how well simple, natural products work.
For a printable version of this Homemade Baby Massage Oil (or lotion) recipe, click here.
What is your favorite essential oil to use in lotions and massage oils?
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I must learn a new use for coconut oil everyday! Thank you!
It is so versatile.
You can get creative with different combinations of oils and herbs.
So true! I love that about DIY essential oils recipes. They are truly personalized.
Hi Ella, As a seasoned user of EOs I am glad you shared here. I clearly state in my post that parents need to do their research and this is my personal experience, not medical advice. I have found using essential oils, and diluting, has been wonderful for my children since they were small, but everyone needs to do their own research. Young Living has a high the level of quality control over their farms and distilleries. I appreciate your concern, but anyone can feel free to visit a farm for more info and to see the process first-hand. I am extremely glad that these products exist considering how much is out there of the synthetic variety. We ought to be putting pressure on those oil companies to truly bottle pure oils. I appreciate your concern and your thoughtful commentary. Oils are a great benefit to my life. I am so thankful to have found them.