Babies who are crawling and learning to walk will probably sustain regular bumps and bruises. Keep a homemade ice pack in the freezer for those times. Ice packs can also help keep a baby cool on a hot summer day. Making an ice pack takes about ten minutes.
Step 1
Mix 1 cup of ice cubes in a blender until slightly crushed, unless your freezer has an ice maker that produces ice chips. Put the chips in a plastic bag.
Step 2
Add a few drops of food coloring to make the ice pack visually interesting to an infant. Zip the bag closed.
Step 3
Seal the opening with duct tape. Place the bag into the freezer until it is needed.
Step 4
Wrap the bag in a terrycloth towel before using. Use a towel that has cartoon characters or a variety of colors to keep the baby entertained.
Things You'll Need
- Resealable plastic sandwich bag
- Food coloring
- Colorful towel
- Blender (optional)
