Soothing Stones

Once in a while (or sometimes every other day!) children end up with a "learning injury".  Bumps, bruises, blisters, scrapes and stings all need something to ease the pain and my co-worker Andrea introduced me to a very eco-friendly way to do this! 

Stones.  Rounded and smooth.

Keep these stones in the freezer and when a boo-boo ensues:  choose a stone, wrap in a small cloth and apply to boo-boo'ed area! 

• To personalize the stones, take children on a hunt for their perfect soothing stone and then use a permanent marker to write the childs name on it. 
• Instead of trying to scramble to find a cloth for wrapping, you could sew or crochet your own little pocket to keep the stone in.
• The cooling effect lasts for about 45 minutes (depending on stone size). 
• The stones are easy to transport in a cooler for outtings or at camp.
• Alternately, you may just want to use soothing stones as a nice way to cool down on a hot day or ease an aching muscle.

Have a Soothing Day!

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