Homemade Ice Pack

$5.00
10 Minutes
Easy
No matter what time of year it is, kids are going to get bumps and scrapes that need a little tender loving care. Enter Homemade Ice Packs. You can make these any color you choose! Somehow it makes the boo boo's seem better!
Oh and these aren't just for little kids...Us BIG kids need these homemade ice packs too!
Simply gather up your supplies and begin! The kids could help you with this project also...but be careful that the rubbing alcohol doesn't splash around. Let them pour and pick out color!
You can make any size ice pack. For a small Ice Pack…


Mix 1 cup water to 1/2 cups Rubbing Alcohol.


Add food coloring


Double, Triple for bigger Ice Packs!
I double up my ziplock bags to make sure it doesn't leak.


Then lie flat in the freezer (so it doesn't take up much space)
That's it! Use as needed!
Works sooo good!


learn how to make a simple Homemade Hot Pad too!
Shari Lynne @ Faith Filled Food for Moms
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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  • Gina Gina on Jul 09, 2016
    What does the alcohol do exactly? does it turn to gel like ice packs from physical therapy?
  • Roz6175471 Roz6175471 on Jul 09, 2016
    why alcohol instead of water?
  • MsCaliLady MsCaliLady on Jul 09, 2016
    I assume these are reusable, but for how long or often approximately. Very smart idea, by the way.
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  • Rosy Rosy on Jul 20, 2016
    Freeze a bag of marshmallows. Soft and fluffy and no prep.
  • Carrie Lagrossa Carrie Lagrossa on Oct 22, 2016
    Just an FYI...I made these after I had knee surgery and they are great. Be warned however that they seem to get colder than other ice packs so don't leave them on your skin too long...or place some type of cloth between your skin and the ice pack or you may end up with frost bite in that area! My daughter used thenm too long and got frost bite on her leg.
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