Using Oatmeal to nourish baby’s body – the inside and outside!

Dec 19, 2009 Cereals, grains

Place 2 cups of Quick or Old Fashioned Oats into one leg of a nylon stocking; close open end by tying a knot.

Place stocking under faucet in the tub; turn water on to full force, using warm water at a comfortable temperature. When finished filling tub, “swirl” stocking back & forth through water 5 or 6 times.

Lift stocking above water and wring to squeeze water and starch out of stocking. Discard stocking — do NOT reuse.

Soak in tub as recommended by physician or for 15 to 20 minutes. Gently pat dry. Use once or twice daily, or as as your skin tells you.

FOR INFANTS: Use 1/3 cup and follow instructions above. Soak infant (in infant bath tub) for 10 minutes or as directed by physician.

An Oatmeal Bath using the Blender/Food Processor Method

Place 1 cup Quick or Old Fashioned Oats into food processor or blender; grind oats into finest powder possible.

Turn water on to full force, using warm water at a comfortable temperature. Slowly sprinkle oat powder under running water.

Stir water thoroughly to avoid clumping or settling. Soak in tub as recommended by physician or for 15 to 20 minutes. Gently pat dry. Use once or twice daily as your skin tells you.

INFANTS: Use 1/3 cup and follow instructions above. Soak infant (in infant bath tub) for 10 minutes or as directed by physician.

Enjoy!

And don’t forget to stop by our Oatmeal for Baby Food page to see a wonderful list of “mix ins” for oatmeal that Quaker Oats developed.  Not all of these ideas may be appropriate for babies but they sure sound de-lish!