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How to Make a Boo Boo Buddy in Less Than 10 Minutes

By Racquel Bregg in Natural Homemade Ideas

Whether it’s normal rough and tumble boys or my super active girl it seems like someone always has a bump, bruise, or boo boo in our house.  I have a  nice hot/cold pack I made myself a few months ago for my own aches and pains and the kids are always stealing it when they have a hurty spot.  So I decided to make the kids their own Boo Boo Buddy hot/cold pack.  The kids can even help make it because it’s pretty easy too with no sewing required.

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How to Make a Boo Boo Buddy in Less Than 10 Minutes!

Supplies:

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  • 1 cute sock – more if you’re making more than one
  • 1 bag of whole flax seeds or rice

How to Make a Boo Boo Buddy for Kids in Less Than 10 Minutes

If you have a funnel it is helpful but you can also use a glass or jar to help with filling.  You may also want to decorate your sock using felt or paint but a cute sock works just as well.

Instructions:

Begin by placing a funnel inside the top of the sock.  If you don’t have a funnel you can put the toe of the sock into a tall glass or jar and fold to top of the sock over the top of the glass.

How to Make a Boo Boo Buddy for Kids in Less Than 10 Minutes

Pour the flax seeds into the sock.  You’ll want the sock to still be flexible and soft so be sure not to overfill the sock.  I used a knee sock and filled to about the heel. 

How to Make a Boo Boo Buddy for Kids in Less Than 10 Minutes

Once the sock is filled as much as you like slip the funnel out or slip the sock off of the glass.  Carefully tie a knot in the sock.  Again, you don’t want the sock to be too firm.  Tie the knot where the flax seeds have some room to move and shift.  This lets the boo boo buddy form to spots that hurt.

How to Make a Boo Boo Buddy in Less Than 10 Minutes

Place the Boo Boo Buddy in the freezer and remove when needed for a great cold pack to soothe a boo boo.  These packs can also be heated.  Simply put them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds and apply to the sore area.

If you don’t have flax seeds or if you are unable to find them, white rice works well too.  The benefit to flax seed is that they provide a nice, moist heat when heated and hold up to many uses.  They do not freeze together like frozen peas and do not freeze hard like a traditional ice pack.  The sock is soft and is a nice buffer between the cold and sensitive skin.

How to Make a Boo Boo Buddy for Kids in Less Than 10 Minutes

Next time you have a boo boo emergency your little (or big) kids will love using their very own Boo Boo Buddy to make it feel better.

How to Make a Boo Boo Buddy for Kids in Less Than 10 Minutes

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    Filed Under: Natural Homemade Ideas, Natural Living Published on May 13, 2015

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    Comments

    1. Ellen Christian says

      May 13, 2015 at 9:11 am

      That definitely is handy to have around especially in the summer. Kids are always getting bumps and bruises.

      Reply
    2. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

      May 13, 2015 at 9:16 am

      That is an awesome idea. I am making one for my kids.

      Reply
    3. Mandie Stevens says

      May 13, 2015 at 12:42 pm

      That is so easy and I have everything already! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    4. Amy Desrosiers says

      May 13, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      What a great idea! My kids need one of these because they are little bumps and bruises magnets!

      Reply
    5. Kathy says

      May 13, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      This is a great idea. I’m going to have to make a couple of these for my daughters. I’m sure they’d love to use them.

      Reply
    6. Meagan says

      May 13, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      Love that idea of filling the bag! Super useful and quick!

      Reply
    7. Liz Mays says

      May 13, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      That’s a really cool idea. The ice packs always seem to disappear from the house.

      Reply
    8. Sarah @ Must Have Mom says

      May 13, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      We use those around here too! They have become a life saver.

      Reply
    9. Mistee Dawn says

      May 13, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Awww, these are amazing. I need to make one of these for my daughter. I think she would love it!

      Reply
    10. Dawn says

      May 13, 2015 at 11:42 pm

      These boo boo buddies look really cool! I like how easy they are to make.

      Reply
    11. Stacey- Travel Blogger says

      May 13, 2015 at 11:43 pm

      This is so creative! I like how you cleverly used a sock!

      Reply
    12. Nicole Brady says

      May 14, 2015 at 12:12 am

      This is such a great idea and I love how the kids can help make it. One thing I I think is neat is you are using flaxseed. I’ve never seen it made with that!

      Reply
    13. Danielle H says

      May 14, 2015 at 12:13 am

      Love this idea. I’ll have to make one for each of my girls.

      Reply
    14. Kelly Hutchinson says

      May 14, 2015 at 10:24 am

      This is a super cute idea and we could have used it last night! We had an issue with a pulled muscle and had nothing to heat it with.

      Reply
    15. Gabriel says

      May 14, 2015 at 10:38 am

      Great Idea, we could use several of these around our house, maybe a couple for my aging, aching bones also!

      Reply
    16. Amber Edwards says

      May 14, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      Such a simple way to make a heating pad! And it looks cute too! I especially like these ones for when my neck is sore. They mold perfectly around my neck (as long as my sock is long enough)

      Reply
    17. Debi says

      May 14, 2015 at 5:13 pm

      I make these for when my back hurts. I like to use them on my neck

      Reply

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