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Bath Bomb Recipe for Kids

This homemade bath bomb recipe for kids is easy to make on your own!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Keyword: bath bomb recipe for kids, diy bath bombs for kids

Equipment

  • Bath Bomb Molds

Ingredients

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup corn starch Also called corn flour
  • 1/2 cup fine sea salt Do not substitute with other salt. You can omit this from the recipe if you do not have fine sea salt.
  • 2 1/2 tbsp cocounut oil melted
  • 2 tbsp water
  • food coloring
  • bath bomb molds See above for a link to the molds.

Instructions

  • Mix the baking soda, citric acid, corn starch and salt together in a medium-sized bowl.
  • You can use a spoon or pestle to break up any chunks. Then whisk together.
  • Mix the oil and water together and very slowly add it to the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk as you add the wet ingredients. Add the wet ingredients slowly so you do not cause too much fizz when they are added.
    Add Wet to Dry for Bath Bomb Recipe
  • Your mixture will hold together like wet sand once it is fully mixed. Add a small amount of water if the mixture still seems too dry.
  • If you want to make your bath bombs multiple colors, divide the mixture up into separate bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix well. Use the food coloring sparingly to avoid issues with staining.
    Add Food Coloring to Mixture
  • Overfill one side of the bath bomb mold with the mixture. 
    Fill Bath Bomb Mold
  • For the other side of the bath bomb mold, add some mixture and then press a Shopkin or another small toy into the mold and fill with more of the mixture. You want both sides of the mold to be heaping full.
    Fill the Bath Bomb Molds
  • Firmly press the 2 sides of the mold together.
    Press Bath Bomb Molds Together
  • Allow the bath bomb to sit for a few minutes and then give the mold a tap with a spoon and carefully remove it to reveal the bath bomb. If the bath bomb breaks apart, simply add back into the mold and try again.
    Remove Bath Bomb Mold
  • Let the bath bomb dry overnight.
    Let the bath bombs dry overnight
  • When you are ready to use, simply drop the bath bomb into warm water and watch it fizz and reveal a surprise toy! Make sure to take the toy out of the water before draining the tub.

Notes

Recipe will make at least 4 large bath bombs. If using smaller molds you may get 1 or 2 extra. 
Please read the safety tips above before making bath bombs for kids.