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Baby Bottom Guard Kit

Ready in 20 minutes • Complete Beginner

Three Pure Ingredients. Baby Protection. Made by You.

Shea Butter
Red Palm Oil
Traditional Coconut Oil

Step 1

Melt

Step 2

Cool

Step 3

Set

Watch How It's Made

This DIY kit includes:

Shea Butter
Red Palm Oil
Traditional Coconut Oil

✔ Traditional, handcrafted and unrefined ✔ No fillers, additives or mystery ingredients ✔ Ethically sourced from women's cooperatives in Ghana The Baby Bottom Guard Kit combines three of Africa's most trusted baby-safe botanical ingredients — shea butter, red palm oil, and traditional coconut oil — into one complete kit for creating a gentle, protective diaper balm at home in about 20 minutes. Shea butter forms the breathable moisture barrier, red palm oil adds beta-carotene and vitamins A and E, and traditional coconut oil contributes lauric acid. All three are traditional, hand-made, and completely unrefined, sourced directly from Ghana. The step-by-step recipe card is included with every kit.

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You've got the kit — here's everything you need

Ingredients

Shea Butter

40g · the primary breathable moisture barrier, protecting without clogging pores

Red Palm Oil

20g · beta-carotene and vitamins A and E for a vitamin-rich, water-resistant layer

Traditional Coconut Oil

20g · naturally antimicrobial lauric acid that lightens the formula for easy spreading

Essential Oils (Optional)

1–2 drops maximum of lavender or chamomile essential oil — babies 3 months and older only

You'll also need from home

Double boiler

To melt and combine all three ingredients

Fine strainer

To melt gently; overheating destroys the vitamins

Hand mixer For stirring while it cools, which prevents separation

Airtight jar or container

To set and store the finished balm

Directions

Step One:

Melt (5–10 min) — combine the shea butter, red palm oil, and traditional coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl over a double boiler, or in the microwave in short 15-second bursts, stirring between each. Remove from heat as soon as all three are completely liquid — do not overheat. Gentle heat preserves the vitamins in all three unrefined ingredients.

Step Two:

Cool (1 min) — remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. If desired, add 1–2 drops maximum of a baby-safe essential oil: lavender (calming) or chamomile (traditionally calming for sensitive skin). For babies under 3 months, skip essential oils entirely and use the pure three-ingredient formula.

Step Three:

Set (10–15 min) — allow the mixture to cool completely, stirring occasionally to ensure an even texture and prevent separation. Transfer to a clean, airtight container and leave to set fully at room temperature. Your Baby Bottom Guard balm is ready.

Pro Tips:

Before you start

Whip longer for lighter — minimum 3 minutes with a hand mixer
Cool fully before whipping — too warm and it won't hold the texture
Patch test on inner arm before full use, especially for baby
Finished cream lasts 6–12 months in a cool, dry place

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Gentle Daily Shea Body Balm

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Gentle After-Sun Lotion for Kids

A simple, safe lotion for children using the same natural butters and oils.

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The Hands Behind Your Ingredients: Meet Sangatae Christnn

Sangatae Christnn is a shea nut collector and shea butter producer, and a mother of eight, from the Oli community in Ghana's Upper West Region. She works with the Oli certified organic group, connected to Baraka through the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre, collecting shea nuts and hand-processing them into butter using traditional methods. Sangatae speaks about Baraka coming directly to her community to buy shea nuts, and paying more than the women expected - with that income, she says, they are able to do a whole lot of things for their families.

Every Baby Bottom Guard purchase supports women like Sangatae through a direct fair-trade cooperative relationship - producers receive a fair-trade premium directly, with no middlemen taking a cut.

Watch Sangate's story

Baraka Social & Environmental Impact Report

The Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre

Baby Bottom Guard (DIY Skincare Kit)

Three Pure Ingredients. Baby Protection. Made by You.
Easy to make (30 min) — melt, chill, whip
Pure, traditional, unrefined and hand-processed in Ghana — no fillers, additives or synthetics
Every purchase supports the women who made it — direct fair trade, no middlemen

Size: DIY 100g each

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this balm safe for newborns?

Yes. All three ingredients have long histories of safe topical use on babies, including newborns. Always patch test first — a small amount on baby’s inner arm, then wait 24 hours. Skip essential oils entirely for babies under 3 months, and consult your paediatrician with any concerns.

Is it safe for cloth diapers?

Yes. Unlike zinc oxide creams, this balm contains nothing that will stain cloth diapers or affect their absorption — no zinc, no petroleum, no synthetic additives.

Why does the balm have an orange colour?

The warm orange-golden tint comes from red palm oil’s beta-carotene — the same compound that makes carrots orange. It indicates genuine unrefined vitamin content, and does not stain baby’s skin or cloth diapers.

How long does it take, and how much does the kit make?

About 20 minutes of active time. The starter kit ratio makes roughly 80g of finished balm — enough for about 4 to 6 weeks of daily use at every diaper change.

How should I store it, and how long does it last?

In a clean, airtight container somewhere cool and dry — not the humid bathroom. The finished balm stays fresh 6 to 12 months; raw ingredients last 2+ years. It may soften in warm weather, so refrigerate briefly before use if needed.

Is it as effective as zinc oxide cream for diaper rash?

For daily protection and mild redness it works beautifully, and unlike zinc oxide it is cloth-diaper safe and nourishes the skin while protecting it. For severe or persistent rash, especially a suspected yeast rash, always consult your paediatrician.