I’ve dreamt of a magical sleep potion that not only gets my kids to sleep on time but also helps them wake up refreshed and NOT crabby. Well, after experimenting with my essential oils, I have not come up with a magical potion….but a cream! I apply it to my kiddos’ feet at night for occasional sleeplessness and to promote more restful sleep. Mom wins this round!!! I call my creation “Sweet Dreams Cream.”
Of course, I had to share my Sweet Dreams Cream recipe with you…
Note: I only use therapeutic-grade essential oils, especially when using them on my kiddos.
Sweet Dreams Cream
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil — I use this kind
- 1/2 cup shea butter — I use this kind
- 1 tsp vitamin E oil — where to find
- 15 drops each cedarwood and lavender
- Container of your choice — you can find some really cute bottles and jars HERE!
Directions:
- Melt first three ingredients in a double boiler
- Place in fridge to return to solid
- Whip with a hand mixer
- Add the essential oils and whip some more
- Once it’s nice and whipped, put your Sweet Dream Cream into a jar and you are all set
Usage:
- Apply Sweet Dreams Cream to your kids feet at night (or to your own feet!)
- If you really want to give it a boost, stir in some magnesium oil
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27 Replies to “DIY Bedtime Sweet Dreams Cream”
How young of a child would this be appropriate for?
I use it on my 3 and 5 year olds, not on my 2 month old though. I would say 1 year and older
I made this today, Kate, and it turned out great! Love those smells together.
Glad you like it Connie 🙂
Can Cocoa butter be used instead of Shea butter?
Sure
What is the lifespan of the cream? Just curious as to how large of a batch to make before it starts to harden, separate or anything else funky. 🙂
I actually have not had any issues with it getting hard or funky. It should last months, or longer. I use it all up before it has a chance to change I guess 😉
Good luck, let me know how it works for you 🙂
Magnesium oil is definitely a great addition. I do that as well! 🙂
Can jojoba oil be used to replace the vitamin E oil? Or is the vitamin E oil for something very specific? Thank you 🙂
No, you can substitute jojoba oil if you’d like
Is there a substitute for the coconut oil, my 3 year old has an allergy.
Definitely!
How much does this make?
Hi Melissa, it makes 1 cup
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am allergic to both oils. Is there good substitutes? It has caused a lot of trouble for me, using EO recipes.
Hi Alice, have you been using therapeutic grade essential oils in your recipes? In my experience, people who have had issues with oils in the past did not have issues when they used the right kind. We only use Young Living oils for this exact reason! There really aren’t any substitutes for the oils used in this recipe, they work so well! Hope this helps!
How much magnesium oil do you stir in? Can’t wait to try this recipe. ?
1-2 Tbsp
Thank you so much! 🙂
Can this be used as a hand cream as well?
Definitely!
Do you think the shea butter could be replaced with cocoa butter?
Sure!