Herbal Help For Summer Bites, Burns & Boo-Boos: 3 Gentle Remedies for Kids

Summer is for skinned knees, mosquito bites, and a level of dirt only kids can achieve before breakfast. As much as we love long afternoons outdoors, they often come with sunburns, scrapes, and itchy bug bites.

In our house, I keep a few go-to herbal remedies on hand that even my youngest has come to expect - "Mom, where's the itchy lotion?" These aren't fancy, but they work. And the best part? You probably have the ingredients in your kitchen witch stash already.

Made for You If...

• You want natural ways to treat summer scrapes and bites

• You need kid-safe, gentle herbal recipes

• You're building a home apothecary for real life (not Pinterest perfection)

• You love printable recipes you can stick in a binder or stash in your first-aid kit

What You'll Come Away With

We're moving beyond the "cute boo-boo balm" territory and into real, reliable support. Here's what you'll walk away with:

• A Soothing Summer Salve made with herbs that gently support healing from scrapes, rashes, and minor burns

• A calming Bug Bite & Sting Spray that cools itch, reduces swelling, and even smells nice

• A Sunburn-Soothing Bath or Compress that comforts overheated, irritated skin

• Safe use tips for kids 1+

• A simple method to start building your herbal first-aid kit

• Printable recipe cards designed to help you stay prepare - without overwhelm

These aren't trendy herbs - they're time-tested helpers that have been used for generations. Here's why we reach for them:

• Calendula: Known as "the skin herb," it supports tissue repair, reduces redness, and speeds up healing

• Chamomile: A natural anti-inflammatory and gentle nervine - perfect for calming both skin and small humans

• Plantain leaf: A backyard hero that draws out toxins from bug bites and stings and soothing itching fast

• Lavender: Calms the skin, the mood, and even mild burns - it's a versatile favorite for all things summer

• Peppermint or Spearmint: Naturally cooling and refreshing - great for overheated skin or post-sun soaks

You don't need a pharmacy. You just need a few herbs, a little know-how, and printable recipes that do what they promise.

Items I use from Amazon for these recipes:

Beeswax pellets: Natural thickener, great apothecary staple. Prefer a vegan option: Candelilla Wax

Salve tins: I always need more!

Spray bottle kits: I think I've ordered this 2 if not 3 times at this point. You will always need more than you think

Muslin bags: I use a large soup spice tea infuser for mine, but muslin bags are a great alternative

Colloidal oatmeal: Another great apothecary staple. Used in lots of skin loving recipes. You can also use finely ground oatmeal-aim for organic steel cut.

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Get the Printables

You can grab each of these summer remedies as a $2 printable, or get the full "Summer Boo-Boo Kit" for $5.

• Soothing Summer Salve

• Bug Bite & Sting Relief Spray

• Sunburn-Soothing Bath Soak or Compress

• Bonus printable: How to build your herbal first-aid pouch (available when purchasing the full bundle only)

Grab the bundle on Gumroad --->

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Final Thought

These tiny-but-mighty herbal remedies are the reason I no longer panic when someone cries after falling off a scooter. The best part? They're gentle, effective, and made with ingredients you can pronounce.

Your summer boo-boo kit doesn't have to come from a pharmacy - it can come from your pantry!