Boo boo bags

While stocking my online shop, I decided to add one of our family favorites. Then I decided why not make a tutorial out of it?... ...

Like a boo boo bag for your head, these reusable fabric “ice” packs are easy to keep on hand when you need to soothe the pain. With just a little sewing, the steps can be done in just minutes.

This freezer pack is super simple to make with just water an alcohol and is great to use as a cold pack! When you remove it from the freezer, if it feels solid, just smoosh it around a bit with your fingers and it re-slushifies and will be squishy again, which is much nicer to drape over an injury or sore muscles than a rock-hard chunk of ice. To make it you'll just need: 3 parts rubbing alcohol 8 parts water 2 Ziploc bags or 1 Foodsaver bag Instructions: Combine three parts rubbing alcohol…

Here are the next installment of BOO BOO bears (note: there were more but this seems to be the birthday season for Amelias friends and some have already made their way into a little childs arms) Ch…

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These warm buddy rice bags heat in the microwave and stay warm while your little ones fall asleep. A cozy little softie for bedtime! They also work great as boo boo bags and can be used warm or cold (frozen).

Reusable soft flannel hand warmers with care instructions. Includes 2 double-lined warmers filled with Jasmine rice. Great for warming cold hands on a chilly day. Whether out walking the dog or needing to warm your fingers from working at the computer, these hand warmers heat quickly in the microwave. These also second as cold packs/boo boo bags! Simply pop them in the freezer for a few hours and they will be ready to use for minor bumps and bruises. Various uses. Can help provide comfort…

When your little one get those bumps and bruises, it can be unsettling. Make a Boo-Boo Bear (a rice ice and heat pack) to make those troubled times sweet.

Do you like to BOO the neighbors, friends, coworkers, your family? We have a fun ITH Boo Bag to help you continue this fun tradition or maybe you can start a new one! If you do not like to celebrate Halloween, you can stitch up the Happy Fall Y'all design instead. The design features a pocket on the back and a ribbon handle for hanging on the doorknob. Everything is done in the hoop, no sewing.... Just remove from the hoop and turn!

First off, to say that this is an easy tutorial would be the understatement of the year. However, I felt like it was a necessary tutorial to write because sometimes you just need to run across a simple idea and think 'hello??? Why haven't I done this already?!' So let's talk about why these are a good idea, shall we? So, my girls constantly have some sort of pain somewhere in their little bodies (don't they all?!). Their main gripe is leg pain at night. So, for years my husband and I have…