DIY Magnesium Bedtime Lotion for Kids
Struggling with bedtime? This gentle homemade magnesium bedtime lotion is a cozy little nighttime ritual made with simple ingredients to support calmer evenings and a peaceful bedtime routine.
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Why Parents Love This Bedtime Lotion
A calming bedtime routine can help little ones wind down after a busy day. This DIY lotion combines a moisturizing base with magnesium flakes or magnesium lotion for a gentle, soothing evening ritual.
Supports a calming bedtime routine
Made with simple ingredients
Moisturizing for little legs and feet
✨ Easy homemade wellness recipe
DIY Magnesium Bedtime Lotion Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup magnesium lotion OR magnesium flakes dissolved in warm water
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons unrefined shea butter
- Optional: 1–2 drops lavender essential oil, kid-safe and pediatrician approved
Directions
- Melt coconut oil and shea butter together gently.
- Let cool slightly.
- Mix in magnesium and optional lavender.
- Store in a clean glass jar or lotion pump bottle.
- Apply a small amount to legs or feet before bedtime.
Where to Buy Ingredients
For a cleaner, gentle option, look for fragrance-free magnesium flakes, organic coconut oil, and unrefined shea butter.
Magnesium Flakes
Lotion Base Ingredients
Common Stores
- Target
- iHerb
- Amazon
- Walmart
What I Look For
- Fragrance-free magnesium flakes
- Minimal ingredients
- No artificial fragrance or dyes
- Gentle oils and butters
- Kid-safe labels when using essential oils
Always patch test first, avoid broken skin, and check with your pediatrician before using on babies, toddlers, or children with sensitive skin.
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Disclaimer: This recipe is for educational and lifestyle purposes only and is not medical advice. Always patch test first, avoid broken or irritated skin, and consult your child’s pediatrician before using new topical products, especially for babies, toddlers, or children with allergies or sensitive skin.
