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    Last Modified: May 26, 2022 by Tara Ziegmont 12 Comments

    10 Ways to Use Baking Soda for Babies & Kids

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    I am delighted to be one of twenty bloggers featured in Arm & Hammer's Switch & Save Challenge. During the next five months, I'll be testing several Arm & Hammer products and sharing my experiences with you.

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    10 Ways to Use Arm & Hammer's Pure Baking Soda for Baby

    1. Clean and deodorize baby bottles - To remove formula funk from baby's bottles, soak the bottles, nipples, and rings overnight in a solution of 4 tablespoons to 1 quart warm water. Wash with hot soapy water and use as normal.
    2. Deodorize diaper pail - Whether you use cloth or disposable diapers, periodically sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda into the diaper pail. It won't hurt the cloth diapers to wash with baking soda, and the soda will keep odors at bay until you're ready to clean and permanently dispose of the diapers.
    3. Prevent ammonia burns in overnight diapers - When Allie wakes up in the morning, her cloth diapers smell strongly of ammonia, and her skin is red. A generous sprinkle of baking soda in her nighttime diaper prevents the smell and the rash in the morning.
    4. In the bath - This works for grown ups and babies alike. Add a few tablespoons to baby's bath to alleviate diaper rash. (Add a cup or two to a grown up bath for softer, smoother skin.)
    5. Laundry - Especially if you have hard water, add ½ cup of baking soda to each load of laundry for softer, fresher-smelling clothes. Adding baking soda is also good for coaxing out spit up and other tough stains.
    6. Clean toys - Mix 4 tablespoons to 1 quart warm water and use with a clean cloth or sponge to wipe baby's toys clean. Rinse with warm water.
    7. Freshen stuffed animals - Sprinkle baking soda on dry stuffed animals to get rid of odors. Wait 15 minutes, then thoroughly brush or vacuum the baking soda off.
    8. Scrub crayon off of walls - You know, my cherubs would never color on the walls. If they did, though, I might use baking soda sprinkled on a damp sponge to scrub the crayon off without harming the paint.
    9. Freshen baby after eating - Sprinkle baking soda on a moist washcloth and use it to wipe baby's face, hands, and clothing after feed her. Who wants to smell baby food all day?
    10. Get rid of cradle cap - Make a paste with baking soda (a mild exfoliant) and baby oil, and gently rub it into baby's scalp to smooth away flaky cradle cap.

    What do you use baking soda for?

    I'm preparing 2 more installments of this baking soda series, so your tips may be featured in an upcoming post. Feel free to email me or leave your tips in the comments below.

     

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    1. Mark Anthony Morales says

      August 09, 2011 at 12:18 pm

      Who would have known all these uses for Baking Soda?

      I like sprinkling some on my toothbrush w/ toothpaste, the foam it creates makes my mouth feel a lot cleaner and fresher. Rather then just buying the toothpaste w/ baking soda already in it.

      Did you know Borax has a lot of uses too though?

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      • Feels Like Home Blog┞¢ says

        August 09, 2011 at 4:47 pm

        I didn't! I'll have to research Borax.

        Reply
      • Derek says

        March 05, 2016 at 11:22 am

        Oh yeah? What's the last recipe you saw that called for 1 tsp of borax?

        Reply
    2. aurokripa says

      May 14, 2012 at 7:53 pm

      do i need to wash off with the plain water after i use on baby's bath or not needed. Can i use on any age baby ? my baby is 5 months and she has diapre rash , cradle cab,
      Thank you .

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      • Feels Like Home Blog┞¢ says

        May 14, 2012 at 8:53 pm

        If you use just a couple of tablespoons in the bathwater, you wouldn't have to rinse it off. It should be okay for a 5-month-old, but if you're unsure, call your pediatrician's office.

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    3. maria papadonis says

      July 02, 2013 at 4:50 am

      my grandaughter is two weejs old and gas come up I tiny red spots, howcan I hekp

      Reply
    4. Maria McComb says

      March 05, 2016 at 12:11 am

      I like sprinkling some on my toothbrush w/ toothpaste, the foam it creates makes my mouth feel a lot cleaner and fresher. Rather then just buying the toothpaste w/ baking soda already in it.

      Reply
    5. Zoe says

      November 15, 2016 at 5:46 am

      Can i use baking soda powder for my 3 month old baby boy. Almost 3 months his rashes for his face. Rough and dry

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    6. Gloria says

      April 28, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      can I use barking soda to clean my 10mouth baby sow mouth

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      • Tara Ziegmont says

        April 28, 2017 at 3:33 pm

        You would have to ask your doctor.

        Reply
    7. meghna says

      June 16, 2017 at 5:58 am

      can we make cookies for 8th month old using baking soda?

      Reply

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