Immune Boosting Detox Bath For Kids
What are immune-boosting magnesium detox baths??
If you’ve read any of my posts before then you know I’m always researching and finding the best way to keep my kids healthy!
But let’s be honest, aren’t all moms?
Don’t we all dread the winter months and the flu and constant colds spreading in the schools and on our children’s hands?
Well here is an AMAZING way to not only relax and calm your children after a long day at school or soccer but also help support their immune system!
Most of us are actually deficient in Magnesium but are unaware of it. Magnesium plays a crucial part in regulating over 300 enzyme systems in our bodies. Most of the foods we eat today and even our water does not have the proper levels of magnesium that it used to.
I learned about Magnesium Baths from Wellness Mama years ago and never looked back! You can read all about Wellness Mama’s homemade bath salt recipe here!
I loved this idea of adding magnesium salts to our baths and have been doing it for years but make my own immune-boosting bath for my kids and add a few extras!
And believe me…this works wonders and my kids even ask for it when they’re sick!
My entire family loves magnesium detox baths! They are a great way to boost your immunity!
Disclaimer: Remember, I am not a doctor. This is just something that has worked great for my family for years. Always be sure to check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns or if your child has any medical conditions.
Difference between Epsom Salts and Magnesium Flakes
So what is the difference between Epsom salts and magnesium flakes?
I honestly use both.
Epsom salts you can buy anywhere, at your local Target or drug store so it’s so easy to use. I do buy these Magnesium flakes from Amazon, but if I run out, I always have Epsom salts on hand. It’s just a matter of preference.
Magnesium flakes contain magnesium chloride and Epsom salts contain magnesium sulfate. Magnesium flakes are purer and actually safer to use on children. They also absorb into your skin much faster than Epsom salts and the effects last longer.
I’ve also discovered how much magnesium can help during pregnancy! It helps with pregnancy headaches and even first-trimester nausea symptoms! You can learn more about that by clicking the photos below: 👇🏻
Benefits of Magnesium Detox Baths
Magnesium and Epsom Salts aren’t just for soaking your sore muscles in a bath at night. Oh no….magnesium is such an important vitamin that we absolutely need in our bodies!
Soaking in a bath with Epsom salts for at least 20 minutes can…..
- Eliminate toxins from the body! (To me this is the most important, especially if your child is sick!!) The magnesium sulfates in the salt help flush any heavy metals and toxins from the cells in our bodies. This is how it helps boost our immune system!
- Magnesium helps to calm and relax the nervous system. This can be wonderful for children that are very anxious or even little ones that may be stressed or worried over school situations. Stress can be a major cause of getting sick, so if we give ourselves or our children some downtime to relax and relieve some anxiety, this will also boost their immunity and reduce the chances of getting sick!
- Proper levels of magnesium can help decrease the chances of diabetes and help provide proper nutrient absorption.
- Magnesium flakes can improve skin hydration and enhance the skin barrier function which helps decrease any inflammation in the body. Magnesium baths are excellent for those little ones that have eczema, sunburn, poison ivy, rashes, or other dry skin issues.
- Helps control poor circulation so say goodbye to those cold feet and hands in the winter!
- Magnesium can help relieve headaches and especially help those with constant migraines.
- It can also help heal your gut which will help your body absorb nutrients faster!
- My favorite one of all it helps you sleep faster and better! One of the number one reasons kids can get sick so easily is from not getting the proper rest and nutrients they need!
What makes these baths awesome is that you can add the magnesium salts anytime they take a bath, sick or not and it will help flush out toxins!
On a normal bath night when my children ARE NOT sick, I add Epsom salts or magnesium flakes in the tub with their bubble bath. When my children are feeling sick or even super tired and possibly run down, then I skip the bubble soap and mix together this immune-boosting bath below!
Immune Boosting Detox Bath Kids recipe
- 1 cup of Epsom salts or magnesium flakes
- 1 tablespoon of organic raw coconut oil (I add this to dilute the oils and help moisturize the skin)
- 1/4 cup of baking soda (the baking soda filters the water)
- 3 drops of Revive Immune booster essential oil or Thieves ( 6 drops for adults) YL Thieves is amazing and can be used for so many things!
- 2-3 drops of Lavender for calming (4-6 for adults)
If you or your child have a bad cough or congestion, then I’d add 2 drops of RC oil. It will open up your sinuses and help you breathe easier!
For more immune boosting vitamins and home remedies for your children to help them stay healthy this cold & flu season, click here!
Instructions:
- Make sure your children do not swallow or drink the bathwater. If your little ones are anything like mine, they will! Just be sure to keep a close eye on them so they don’t get any oils in their eyes or mouth. If they splash a little in their mouth, it won’t hurt them but just be sure they don’t actually drink it! Also, this bathwater may make their hair greasy so you’ll want to keep their hair out of it.
- Avoid using any soap. This may seem strange but you want your children to absorb the oils, not the soap. If you must use some soap and your kid really need some bubbles, use a small amount of gentle soap.
- These baths will make your children thirsty because it is pulling toxins from their little bodies. Be sure to give them water to drink after their bath to replenish what they lost.
Below is everything you need for the baths! Click the photos below for more info:
I take a similar bath for myself when I’m feeling sick. If I’m super sick, then I’ll add more Thieves and a few drops of Oregano oil in the bath as well.
***Oregano oil is very strong and can burn our skin, so be sure to add coconut oil to dilute it! Only use it if you absolutely need it should not be used on children.
For babies, you can use Young Living Sleepy Time essential oil. This is already diluted and works wonders on little upset or gassy bellies!
It will also help promote sleep which is what every momma needs with a baby! For more information, click the photos below:
Hope you like these immune-boosting magnesium detox baths for kids and your kids enjoy it as much as mine do!
Wondering what you need in your baby’s medicine cabinet to treat their cold and flu symptoms fast? Click here or the photo below!
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Hi! Is this bath method safe to use for a 6 month old? Thanks 🙂
Hi Kara! Magnesium baths with only the salts are safe to use on babies! Just be sure they don’t swallow the water and keep a close eye on them. It isn’t recommended to use the essential oils in the bath for a baby that young since they could possibly splash the water and get the oils in their eyes. What I would do if your baby is sick is give them a bath with just the Epsom salts first and once they get out of the tub, I would rub some coconut oil on their feet, then add a drop of the Thieves oil, and place socks over them. This way they are still getting the benefits of the oils and the bath but you won’t have to worry about them splashing the oils in their eyes. Hope this helps! 🙂
Hello!
Wondering if it’s okay to do detox baths in a shared tub?
All 3 of my little kiddos take a bath together.
Wondering if it’s just as effective/safe with all three in the water, or if I have to draw separate baths.
Thank you,
Joanna.
Hi Joanna! I put all three of my girls in the tub together as well and it works great! Depending on the size of your tub, you may need to add more bath salts or a drop or two more of oils. Try the recipe here first and adjust to your liking. 🙂
Hi! Looking to make this and am confused about the coconut oil. Is it one tablespoon, or one cup?
Thanks!!
Oh gosh, I have to edit that! Thank you for letting me know! It’s one tablespoon!
Enjoy! 🙂
How often do you give kids magnesium bath. How many times a week.
You can give your child a magnesium bath as often as you like! I only do it 2-3 times a week during the winter/flu season but if they are sick then we give them daily until they feel better.
Do you use the whole mix in one bath?
Yes!
Hi! Can you do Epsom salts and Magnesium flakes at the same time? Thank you.
Yes!