Chevron Diaper Changing Pad/Play Mat

The Pursuit of Happiness made this adorable, and super easy, changing pad for her little one. So easy to wipe off or fold up and take with you in the diaper bag.

 

See the Chevron Diaper Changing Pad/Play Mat.

DIY Pail Liner

 

Do u cloth diaper? Well, 21 Random does, and she made this pail liner to hold her diapers. So smart!

 

See the DIY Pail Liner.

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Crafting for Baby - DIY Diaper Rash Cream from ABC Learning

I'm really excited about today's post. I've become quite interested in all natural and/or homemade products. I'm already washing my face with oils, using all natural mineral makeup, making my own cleaning products, and a few other things, so this post from ABC Learning is right up my ally.

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I'm so excited to be here today at Someday Crafts! My name is Victoria and I blog over at ABC Creative Learning about homeschooling, allergy friendly recipes, and DIY homemade items. I love crafting and until recently was known to make bows, necklaces, and embroidery items for children. But, today I wanted to share something different with everyone. Lately, I've been learning more and more about making my own items for my little girls who are 2 and 4 years old. My oldest daughter having several food allergies and both suffering from eczema I've had to be creative and careful when it comes to applying things on their sensitive skins. That's why today I wanted to share an easy DIY Diaper Rash Cream that has helped us in the past with preventing and healing a diaper rash.
























Ingredients needed to make your own Diaper Rash Cream:

• 1/4 cup of Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
• 3/4 cup of Raw Unrefined Organic Shea Butter
• 5 drops of Lavender Essential Oils (100% essential oils, we use Young Living)
• 3 drops of Melaleuca Essential Oils (100% essential oils, we use Young Living)
• Glass container to store with lid (no plastic)
• 1 tablespoon of beeswax (optional)

What will these ingredients do?

1. Coconut oil is just absolutely amazing and you can use for anything! It has antifungal properties and will help with keeping the skin healthy.
2. Shea butter will help with keeping the skin smooth.
3. Lavender is known as the universal oil and helps to moisturize the skin.
4. Maleluca is also known as Tea Tree Oil and it helps with immune system and very beneficial for skin use.

Step 1: Combine the coconut oil and shea butter in a clean glass bowl. Using a handheld mixer mix together both ingredients until light and fluffy.

Step 2: Add your 3 drops of Melaleuca and 5 drops of Lavender essential oils.

Step 3: Using the handheld mixer blend everything together.

Step 4: Using a clean spoon scoop out your Rash Cream into a clean glass container. Please, do not use plastic when using essential oils. Oils draw toxins out of our bodies and it will do the same for plastic items.

This will make a nice and smooth cream for your babies bottom. I apply a bit on my youngest daughters bottom after taking a bath and we haven't had a diaper rash issue in a very long time. I just wished I had known about this when she was younger because she had the worse diaper rash I had ever seen, even while using cloth diapers!

Alternative Diaper Rash Cream using Beeswax:

If you are looking for a thicker consistency, more like paste you could add beeswax. Unfortunately, I have some on the way so I wasn't able to show pictures but it's very simple and similar to the previous cream.

Instead of mixing everything together with a blender, you will first add the coconut oil, shea butter, and the beeswax into a clean sauce pan and melt everything together. You will then pour into a small glass bowl, add your essential oils, and then with a mixer you will blend everything until nice and creamy. Pout into a small glass jar with a lid and allow it to firm up and cool.

Remember, a little goes a long way!

I really hope that you enjoyed reading and will try making your own natural diaper rash cream for your babies or young children!

If you would like to check out some of my other DIY blog posts, please head on over to ABC Creative Learning blog or come follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest! Thank you to Michelle for having me over at Someday Crafts!

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Thanks Victoria! I've got *most* of these products on hand (except the shea butter) and I can't wait to whip some up. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us!!

Washi Tape Diaper Genie

A diaper pail usually isn't something that we think of making pretty. It's usually something we just ignore, right? But isn't this idea from It Happens In A Blink a cute way to add some accent color and personalization to a nursery?!

See the Washi Tape Diaper Genie.

HELP!!!! Get On The Shelf Contest!

Ladies (and any gentleman who may read this),  one of my friends from church has entered the "Get On The Shelf " contest from Walmart.   Her and her husband's idea cracks me up!   It is so funny to me, but also a great idea.   I would proudly give their product to a first-time expectant mother (or father) at a baby shower.  It would be the gift that everybody would giggle over and yet think of as wonderful!   You MUST watch the video.

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First off, thank you to Michelle for allowing me to post on her blog. Secondly, My name is Holli and I am a new mom to a 5 month old little guy. My husband is an entrepreneur at heart and had an idea....

How many of you have ever gagged, dry heaved, or had to hurry to the toilet due to a nasty diaper? Although pregnancy increases the incidence of such issues, they still happen without it. Believe me, I was the nanny Auntie for many nieces and nephews, it IS worse when it is not your kid. Changing poopy diapers is a dirty job, but somebody has to do it.

Scat Cat & Pals Diaper Changing Mask is a creation to help you avoid such reactions. It uses a odor reducing mask that has been crafted by a crafty friend into a stuffed animal to entertain your baby.

We are participating in Walmart's contest "Get on the Shelf" and would love it if you would take a minute to watch our video (We're learning as we go so the video is a little high school skitish) and vote for our product. Voting can occur daily via facebook and text until April 8. Thank you so much for helping us live the dream!

Find us on Facebook:
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Check out Scat Cat & Pals Diaper Changing Masks, an entry in the Get On The Shelf contest by Walmart.


My FAVORITE LINE of the video was "Putting the FUN in feces."  Seriously, so funny!  If you haven't watched the video, take 0:46 seconds to do so and then VOTE for these friends and their product!!! THANKS!!!

Diaper Clutches Making My Life Easier!!

Hello everyone!! So I have always been the worst mom. I never want to carry around the diaper bag! I always try to leave it in the car or wherever else I can leave it. So I really NEED a diaper clutch like Small Fry and Co have!! How cute is that?? And I LOOOOVE the fabric!! Make sure you check out this awesome tutorial, she has so many pictures and detailed instructions!! I think even a novice like me could handle this! Make sure you check it out HERE!
And don't forget about the awesome Giveaway Link Party going on! Make sure you link up! It is only open for 24 hours!! And check out what you could win!!

More Random Ideas!

These sock monsters are hilarious! What little kid wouldn't love a bunch of these? Learn about there quirky personality traits and how to make them by visiting That's So Cuegly and following the links! Go HERE.

What a fun gift for a baby shower!!! A bassinet made from diapers. I saw this idea on Designing and Motherhood. There's not a tutorial, so you will have to figure out how to make it! There are a few other baby shower gift ideas HERE.

Pop rocks have to be one of my favorite treats to watch little kids eat! I just love their expressions (especially the first time they try it). So this pop rock Valentine is perfect! See it HERE at Casa Camacho.

Wouldn't flowers like this look cute in your daughter's hair or as a brooch? I think so! See how to make them at CrafteNVy. Go HERE.
Make a light saber or sword with a noodle and some PVC pipe. Perfect for any boy (or girl, if they are like my daughter). See the tutorial on Dude, I Made It. Go HERE.
This is another idea I would have done when I was younger. I LOVE the dressing up as a nerd idea!!!! So funny! Find a few more personalized Valentine ideas at the Sadleir's. Go HERE.

Oh So Girly (And Lil Blue Goo Giveaway Winner)

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Lynne said...
I'm a follower of both blogs too! Thanks!
January 7, 2010 6:13 AM

CONGRADS to Lynne for winning the Lil Blue Boo Giveaway for a free pattern! If you didn't win, you can still buy a pattern to use in the design contest HERE.
Lynne, please email me your email at somedaycrafts@gmail.com.

I hate to do this to you, but I must!

You simply must go to Oh So Girly and check out the bows and flowers, watches and watchbands, diaper keepers and crayon rolls. There is a Huge, Super Cute Selection at Unbelievably Low prices! And I mean LOW PRICES!!! And shipping is cheap too!!!

Here are some of the items in the Oh So Girly shop! Diaper Keepers (Only $5)

Bows and Flowers (Start at $.50. Most are $1-$2)

Crayon Rolls ($8)

Watch faces, band and bracelets ($10-$12)

As you can see, these are NOT boutique prices!!!!!! Sometimes, it is cheaper to buy than to do it yourself and this just might be one of those times!

LUCKY FOR YOU, Oh So Girly is doing a fabulous giveaway here on Someday Crafts. The winner will win one FREE watch face & watch band AND $10 in Oh So Girly store credit to be used toward bows, flowers or shipping.

**Please note: You must enter in a separate comment for each entry. Thanks.

How to enter?
Visit Oh So Girly and tell me which item you would select if you won. Leave me a comment with
your email address (so I can notify you if you win).

Want to be added in again?
"Follow" my blog. Add yourself on the left sidebar at the top.
(Already are? You're automatically entered in again. Write another comment.)

Add yourself again?
"Follow" Oh So Girly blog. New Items are constantly posted.

Want a fourth entry? Buy something from Oh So Girly (Let me know that you made a purchase.)

Another entry?
Make a post about this giveaway on your own blog with a link.
Share this excitment with your friends and readers.

This giveaway will run until Monday, January 18th. The winner will
be announced on Tuesday. If by some chance you don't win, visit Oh So Girly and buy some amazing accessories for an inexpensive price!

My Tiny Sweet Cheeks!!!

Looking for something special and unique to take to your next baby shower? {Or maybe you just want to hang on to it for yourself?}
Go visit My Tiny Sweet Cheeks, where you'll be able to find some affordable custom diaper cakes! Here's a sampling of some of the Diaper Cakes...

Jungle Mania

Posh Princess

My Tiny Sweet Cheeks
also sells bibs, hooded bath towels, binky clips, and more!

LUCKY FOR YOU, My Tiny Sweet Cheeks is doing a fabulous giveaway here on Someday Crafts. The winner will win a custom diaper cake, up to $25 in value - perfect to use as gifts for any baby you know.
**Please note: You must enter in a separate comment for each entry. Thanks.

How to enter?
Visit My Tiny Sweet Cheeks and
tell me which cake or bib you would select if you won. Leave me a comment with
your email address (so I can notify you if you win).

Want to be added in again?
"Follow" my blog. Add yourself on the left sidebar at the top.
(Already are? You're automatically entered in again. Write another
comment.)

Add yourself again?
"Follow" My Tiny Sweet Cheeks blog. It has yummy recipes, crafts, tips and mommyhood talk. Go see yesterday's post for some bathroom eye candy.

Want a fourth entry? Buy something from My Tiny Sweet Cheeks (Let me know that you made a purchase.)

Another entry?
Put my button on your blog. (If you already have one? Just
remind me in a new comment.)
Another entry?
Make a post about this giveaway on your own blog with a link.
Share this excitment with your friends and readers.

This giveaway will run until Monday, January 4th. The winner will
be announced on Tuesday. If by some chance you don't win, visit My Tiny Sweet Cheeks and get yourself one of these must have diaper cakes!