Do you want to know how to make bath bombs for kids? Use this step by step guide to make cute and fun bath bombs for children in different colours and fun shapes!
Bath bombs are inexpensive to make on your own and also lots of fun! If you are making bath bombs for kids there are loads of different molds to choose from. You can also hide little toys or trinkets inside them to make bath time more fun!
As well as being cheaper than buying them from a shop, the best part about making your own bath bombs is you know where all of the ingredients come from! I make sure that my ingredients are ethically sourced and don’t contain any harsh chemicals.
This DIY bath bomb recipe for kids is easy to make at home! Once you have made your bath bombs they will keep for around six months.
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Bath Bombs for Kids
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Ingredients for Your Bath Bombs
The ingredients below are all the basics you will need to make your homemade bath bombs.
Once you have practiced making the bath bombs a few times you can experiment by adding a few other natural ingredients to your bath bomb mixture such as sea salt, grapeseed oil, olive oil, melted coconut oil and shea butter.
These other optional ingredients can all help to create a relaxing bath experience and may assist with certain skin conditions such as eczema.
You may also wish to use essential oil or fragrance in your bath bombs but this is optional. There are some great options available that are gentle on a child’s skin. My favourite is the lavender essential oil by Fuse which is available on Amazon.
1/4 Cup of Citric Acid
1 cup Epsom salt
Witch Hazel
Your Choice of Mold
2 1/2 cups baking soda
Bath Bomb Colourant
Mixing Bowl
Spray Bottle
Directions to Make Your Bath Bombs
1. Combine the Ingredients
Pour the the citric acid, Epsom salt and baking soda into a large bowl and stir. Make sure all the dry ingredients are mixed well together. At this stage the ingredients are all in a powder as shown in the photograph below.
2. Mix in the Colorant and Fragrance
The next stage is to add a few drops of the colorant and if you wish some essential oil or fragrance. Combine the dry mixture using your hands. Please note that the oil and colorant will cause the mixture to clump together, but it shouldn’t start to fizz.
If you want to add some essential oils that are safe for children this lavender oil is suitable for sensitive skin. Lavender essential oil is great for creating a soothing bath. Add 15 drops of the oil to the dry ingredients.
Tip: Make sure you use a bath bomb colorant and not food coloring as food coloring could stain your bathtub!
3. Spray the Witch Hazel into the Mixture
Add the witch hazel to the spray bottle and slowly spray the mixture while at the same time mixing it with your hands. You need to get the mixture to be moist enough to form into the molds, but not wet enough to start fizzing.
4. Pack the Mixture into Your Chosen Mold
As you spray the witch hazel onto the mixture you will feel it start to stick together. When this happens start to pack the mixture into the mold. If you want to make your DIY bath bombs into fun shapes you can find a selection of bath bomb mold ideas for children below!
If you want to put surprise toys inside your bath bombs this is the time to put them into the mold along with your ingredients. A small toy inside your homemade bath bombs makes bath time fun!
5. Leave Overnight to Dry
Leave the mixture inside the mold overnight to dry and then gently remove the bath bomb from the mold.
6. Final Result
Choosing Your Bath Bomb Mold
The bath bomb molds below are all perfect for making children’s bath bombs. If you don’t have time to order a mold, a simple ice cube tray would also do!
Christmas Bath Bomb Mold for Kids
Create Christmas Bath Bombs with this Christmas mold which includes a christmas tree shape, stocking shape, santa shape, and other festive choices!
- LARGE PACKAGES: You will get two different molds to make unique shaped candy, soap or ice cubes. Our...
- Patterns: with Christmas tree shape, elk, socks, bells, gift, snowman, sleigh, Santa Claus, great...
- Multi-purpose: Ideal for moulding ice, butter, chocolate, jelly, soap, candles, cakes, ice cubes and...
- HIGH QUALITY: These 3D Christmas Holiday molds are made of food grade silicone, FDA approved, BPA...
- SAFE AND EASY TO CLEAN: The non-stick silicone soap molds are safe for the oven, microwave oven,...
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Boys Bath Bombs
Create boys bath bombs with different robot shapes, spaceships and astronauts.
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- Kid's first birthdays, baby shower, school event, Christmas, science fiction theme party decoration...
- For cake/desserts decoration: gum paste, jelly, marzipan, fondant, sugarpaste, melted candy &...
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- Food Grade. Food and Non Food material should use separately. Wash and boil before use, especially...
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Bath Bombs with Rings
If you want to make the more recognisable bath bombs with rings these molds will do that and come in many different sizes.
- 3 size 18 pieces bath ball molds: Large diameter is 6 cm / 2.37 inch - 6 pieces, medium diameter is...
- Premium Material: Sturdy aluminum alloy made, durable and not easy break; Easy to use and clean up
- Multifunction: Not only of DIY Bath Bombs, but also for mold food
- Easy to Use: It's very practical and convenient, and it's easy to clean also
- Economical: Perfect gift for adults and children alike to make bath fizzies. Suitable for your...
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Unicorn Mold
Create Unicorn Bath Bombs with these unicorn heads.
- Unicorns Molds for making special jelly, chocolate, ice cubes, soft candy, caramel, frozen baby...
- Unicorn Chocolate Mold is made of food grade platinum silicone material, approved by the FDA, and...
- The product temperature range is from -40 °F to 440 °F, which can be used in household appliances...
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Unicorn Poo Bath Bombs
If you want to create unicorn poo bath bombs you can use this mold and mix in a variety of different colours.
- Use with batter, melted candy, gelatine, ice cream and more
- Heat resistant up to 260°C
- Contains 6 cavities
- Before first and after each use, hand wash in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly with soft...
- Made in China
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Halloween Mold
To make halloween bath bombs use this mold to create a bat shape, pumpkin, ghost or skull.
- Flexible and Non-Stick. Baked Goods Pop Out Easily. Reusable For Up to 3,000 times.
- 100% Pure, Professional Quality Food-Grade Silicone. Meets US FDA and European LFGB Safety...
- Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer and Dishwasher Safe. Temperature Safe from -40 to +446...
- Folds Easily In Small Areas. Pans Retain Their Original Shape. No More Storage Or Stacking Problems.
- Exceptional Baking Performance For Your Favorite Recipes.
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Bath Bombs with Toys Inside
If you want to create bath bombs with little toys inside you can use the kit below. It comes with little toys and trinkets inside the box.
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Dinosaur Mold
If you want to make dinosaur bath bombs there are a variety of different dinosaur molds here to choose from. Just make sure you pack the ingredients into the mold well to pick up the detail.
- Moulds can also be used for making jelly
- Flexible silicone for effortless release
- Moulds are heat resistant to 260°C
- Dishwasher safe
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Cake Bath Bombs
There are a variety of different cake shaped bath bomb molds available on Amazon. Here are some donut shaped ones.
- ♥Food grade material, baking mold are made from 100% food-grade silicone, pure,non are BPA, PVC...
- ♥Reusable - Say good-bye to traditional paper cups,stay green.Six different fun colors shape donut...
- ♥Great for temperature safe from -40 to +464°F/ (-40 to +240°C).Baking use safely for...
- ♥Donut pan size: 2.75*2.75*1.1 in.Set of 24pcs, 6 shapes (heart, stars, flower, round, pumpkin,...
- ♥ Easy to Clean: Non stick coating will be cleaned easily.Silicone baking mold has excellent heat...
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Disney Bath Bombs
If you want to make some Disney themed bath bombs for kids you could try these Mickey Mouse shaped molds.
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- Made from durable food-safe non stick silicone. Completely dishwasher safe.
- Can be used up to 220°C
- The mould measures: H14 x W14 x D3cm - Each individual cavity within the mould measures...
- Not only ideal for creating mini sweet/chocolate treats, but it can also be used to shape jelly,...
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Harry Potter Bath Bombs
If your child is a Harry Potter fan you could try making Harry Potter Bath Bombs using this mold. The mold is designed to make chocolates but it would work just as well for bath bombs.
- Official Harry Potter product under Warner Bros License
- This set includes: 12 different Harry Potter symbols cavities (Cf. full list) - 17.5x22.5x2cm
- HIGH QUALITY : Composition : 100% silicon FDA, FDA approved food-grade silicone, BPA Free
- EASY TO USE, STORE & CLEAN : does not absorb stains and odors, clean with warm soapy water and extra...
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Easter Bath Bombs for Kids
If you want to make Easter Bath Bombs for kids, these easter egg shaped molds would work well!
- Mould for 6 large chocolate Easter eggs Eggs
- Eggs measure approx 10cm in length & 3cm deep
- Easy to pop out and easy to clean.
- Made from non-toxic silicone material
- Resistant to high temperature of 230°C & low temperature of -40°C
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Valentines Bath Bombs
On Valentine’s Day you can use these heart shaped molds to make some Valentines Bath Bombs.
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How to Use Your Bath Bombs
Once you have made your bath bombs simply run a bath of warm water and drop your bath bomb in. Make sure to fill the bath before putting the bath bomb in to ensure it dissolves properly.
As bath bombs can irritate the skin if used too often, I would recommend to not using them more than once a week.
What Makes Bath Bombs Fizz?
The sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and citric acid in your bath bomb create a chemical reaction when you put it in your bath water. It starts to make carbon dioxide which is what causes the fizzing reaction.
Bath Bomb Kit for Kids
If you want to make kids bath bombs at home you can buy kits which contain everything you need! The 3 kits below are perfect for making the best bath bombs for kids.
1. So Bomb DIY Factory
This DIY bath bomb factory contains all the supplies to make six bath bombs for kids in 30 minutes.
Simply mix the brightly coloured powder with the glittery powder, and then add the decorative sprinkles to the mould. It also includes a small toy to put inside your bath bomb.
- DIY BATH BOMBS: So Easy! So Fizzy! Make your own Bath Bombs!
- GREAT GIFT FOR KIDS: 6 Bath Bombs to make & Includes collectable characters
- QUICK & EASY: Easy to follow guide & bath bombs ready to use in less than 2 hours!
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2. Make Your Own Surprise Scented Magical Bath Bombs
This kit allows you to make up to 15 scented bath bombs. It contains five kid-friendly scents and 10 mica powders to create either single or multi-colored bath bombs. Mica powder is sparkly, like a very fine glitter. It therefore gives the bath bomb a metallic, shimmery or pearl-like effect.
- Make Your Own Magical Surprise Bath Bombs.
- Get creative in before bath time by making your very own bath bombs!
- This colourful and exciting craft set creates up to 15 bath bombs in 3 easy steps.
- 5 irresistible scents and 10 mica powders create both single or multi-coloured bath bombs.
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3. Bath Bomb Bakery
With the bath bomb bakery you can make your own cup cake bath bombs. This kit would suit older kids and make a good gift. It makes three bath bombs either in the shape of a cup cake or donut. The pack includes scented bicarbonate of soda, citric acid, sprinkles and the molds!
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4. Make Your Own Unicorn Bath Bomb
This fun activity set contains the bath bomb molds, unicorn figures, 2 scents, body glitter, citric acid, 3 coloured powders, baking soda and 2 gift wraps. It allows children to create surprise bath bombs with tiny unicorns inside and makes bedtime baths more fun.
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5. Perfumed Bath Bomb Factory
This bath bomb factory would make a great gift and is a good way to inspire budding chemists while keeping children entertained! It contains everything you need to make bath bombs in different colors, including a small bowl.
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FAQs on Children’s Bath Bombs
Are bath bombs safe for kids?
Generally bath bombs are considered safe for kids 3 years and older.
Can a child take an Epsom salt bath?
Yes, Epsom salt baths are relatively safe for children
How long do bath bombs last?
The average shelf life of a bath bombs is around six months
How many bath bombs go in a bath?
It depends on the size of the bath but I would recommend no more than two in a regular sized bath tub.
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