I constantly see ideas on how to make bath time fun for kids. I have to admit, my kids never resisted a bath. Even the baby toddles over when she thinks it is bath time and demands to be put into the water. We hand her a rubber duck and some small plastic bowls and she’s good to go. In case she doesn’t like baths quite as much as she gets older, I have a fun idea on standby; this easy Magic Color Changing Bath Salts recipe for kids. The great thing about this recipe is it is low cost, uses only two ingredients, and can be mixed up in under five minutes. For some reason, it does remind me of the Pop Rocks candy I had as a child, so either pour the mixture into the water before the kids get in the tub, or use with kids who know not to eat it.
How to Make Magic Color Changing Bath Salts for Kids:
You’ll need these ingredients; Epsom salt and a package of unsweetened drink mix (think Kool-aid) in your choice of flavor. (IMPORTANT: It has to be unsweetened.)
Ready for the directions? Mix the Epsom salt and drink mix together in a large bowl until blended. That’s it. Easy-peasy. The Fruity Bath Salts are ready to use. All you need to do is add 1/2 cup bath salts to the tub while the water is running. When the tub is full, stir the water gently for a minute. In other words, just swish your hand around for a minute until the bath salts blend. Store the blend in the refrigerator for up to a month. (Although the kids will probably try to use it all before then.)
Printable Recipe
- 4 Cups Epsom salt
- 1 package (.13 ounce) of UNSWEETENED drink mix (think Kool-aid) in your choice of flavor.
- Mix the Epsom salt and drink mix together in a large bowl until blended.
- Store the blend in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
- Add 1/2 cup bath salts to the tub while the water is running. When the tub is full, stir the water gently for a minute.
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These color bath are so cool! My kids always enjoy their bath tub! Can’t wait to try this!
Oh this looks like so much fun! I am so going to do this with my children!
Oh this is such a cool idea! Perfect craft to do over Spring Break!
What a fun idea for kids! I remember back in the day when bath time was a struggle .. I bet if I’d had some of these .. it would have gone a lot smoother!
What a cute and fun idea for kids. Not to mention, budget friendly and easy to clean up.
I love an epsom soak anyday. But I am sure my daughter would love these color changing ones! Thank you.
What a neat idea! Do the kids come out with great kool-aid smells on them?? ha!
Ha ha! No, they don’t, but that would be fun.
This sounds like such a fun DIY activity! Plus, these would make great gifts!
My daughter would LOVE this! We make homemade bath bombs in different scents and colors and she loves it.
I love to soak in a nice hot bath. I will have to get the supplies I need to make these this weekend.
If only this idea was there when I was a Kid. Bathing would have been so much more fun. But I guess it is never too late 🙂
This magic color changing bath salts. I love the idea of making this for the kids and I will have to share this recipe with my sisters along with my nieces for their kids. Thanks for sharing the idea.
These will make bath time more enjoyable! I will have to try making these for my grandchildren. They love their baths and having a splash of color in the tub would really be an awesome experience.
Nothing better than a craft that is simple to pull off and super useful! This is a good one! I can use different colors and make unicorn rainbow salts! 🙂
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly
Wow, its a nice idea, surely kids will make fun while taking a bath. Will suggest this to my mommy friends.
This looks and sounds amazing. I am going to try this for my kids, they will seriously go nuts!
My youngest would love this. Maybe I could get her to take a bath more often.
What a fun way to encourage kids to pop into the tub! And, I bet it makes the room smell pretty yummy too!
This is such a great idea! I make my own bath bombs – now to try this.
That’s really great! It’perfect for making for yourself or as a gift to family and friends. I’m sure my eldest daughter will like this one as well.
I love that this has only two ingredients and I have both of them on hand. The next time the grandkids come over, I’m doing this one. Thanks!
My grandkids would have a blast too. I can’t wait for the weekend and listen to their giggles and laughter when they take a bath and see the colors come alive. 🙂
The kids would have so much fun with this. I may have to try it with them.
Are you kidding my kiddo would love this! I love the idea of how easy this is and how much fun he would have doing this.
This is perfect for having fun in the tub on the cheap. It is also fun for adults, too!
Epsom salt can really relax and soothe tired muscles. It gets even more exciting with the colored version.
My kids would go bananas for this idea! They love having baths, and having the colours change while in the bath would blow their minds!
These colored bath salts are very cool. All the different colors I could have them all lined up in a nice neat roll and they would look pretty and be very useful all at the sometime. Easy idea.
Yes, I agree. I would line them all up, too, and then let my son mix and play as he likes.
How fun is this? My youngest son is going to LOVE this. So cool.
That’s really great! This will make bath time so fragrant and fun for the kiddos. I love it!