Fizzy Bath Bombes

It's been cold in most of the country this month, too cold, at times, to want to get out and about. An idea for a fun project to do inside is to make fizzy bath bombs. Using a recipe with nontoxic, easy to find ingredients and letting kids mix them up is both fun and educational. A small, waterproof toy can be easily added when putting the bombes together, for an additional surprise. The recipe is straight forward, and fun for kids to do...

• Ingredients: Use natural ingredients like baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and salt. Avoid harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances that can irritate sensitive skin.

• Safety: Adults should handle the bath bomb making process, while children can help with measuring and stirring under adult supervision.

  *Always wash hands thoroughly after handling.

• Precautions: Bath bombs can irritate skin if used too frequently. It is recommended to use bath bombs sparingly, ideally not more than once a week.

• Fun and Educational: Making bath bombs is a hands-on learning experience that teaches kids about chemical reactions, measuring, following directions, and patience.

  
  

🌈 Kid-Safe Fizzy Bath Bombs

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 cup baking soda

• ½ cup citric acid (this is the fizz!) Citric acid is available in the canning area of most large gracery stores,

• ½ cup cornstarch (makes it gentler for little skin)

• ¼ cup Epsom salt (optional but nice)

• 2–3 tsp coconut oil (melted)(or sweet almond oil)

• 1–2 tsp water OR witch hazel (use a spray bottle if you have one)

• Food coloring or natural color (beet powder, spirulina, turmeric—tiny amounts!)

• Optional scent: a few drops kid-safe essential oil (lavender or sweet orange—skip if under age 3)

🧁 How to Make Them

1. Mix dry ingredients in a big bowl (baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, salt).

2. In a small bowl, mix oil + color + scent.

3. Slowly add wet to dry, mixing constantly.You want a texture like slightly damp sand—it should clump when squeezed.

4. Mist water/witch hazel a little at a time if needed (don’t pour—it will start to fizz!).

5. Pack firmly into molds(silicone molds, muffin tins, or plastic Easter eggs work great).

6. Let sit 12–24 hours until fully hard.

7. Pop them out and celebrate 🎉

🧒 Extra Kid-Fun Ideas

• Add a tiny plastic toy in the middle (surprise bath!)

• Swirl two colors for a galaxy look

• Roll into small balls for little hands

• Make “mini bombs” for sensitive skin

🚫 Safety Notes

• Supervise kids during making (citric acid = eye stingy)

• Skip essential oils for babies/toddlers

• Do a quick patch test if your kid has sensitive skin

Not interested in making your own? We found a great, nontoxic option on Etsyhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/1809939087/organic-kids-bath-bombs-sea-creature-