Kids Clear™ is a 100% pure pharmaceutical grade bentonite clay that has a very high cation exchange capacity (CEC), which means it has a very high negative ionic surface charge when mixed with warm water. The higher the CEC the greater the pulling power of the clay. The Kids Clear™ Detoxifying Clay Baths not only draw out heavy metals from the body, they also assist in pulling out chemical toxins and other pollutants such as food additives, pesticides, nicotine, insecticides, anything that has a positive ionic surface charge.

1. Open the jar of clay.  Avoid breathing in the clay dust powder.  Use of a dust mask is recommended. Remove the scoop at the top of the jar and use the measuring marks on the scoop to accurately measure the proper dosage (See table below to calculate proper dosage and time in bath according to the weight of the child). Be sure to secure jar lid tightly and store in a dry area.

2. Begin filling up the bath tub with hot water and empty the pre-measured amount of the clay from the scoop (1 scoop = ½ cup) into the bathwater. (If the tub is a Jacuzzi, please tape up the jets with duct tape.) The simplest and most effective way to dissolve the clay is to sprinkle it over the running hot water like icing sugar on a cake.  This can be done at any stage of the tub filling up. Using a stainless steel or plastic whisk or other stirring utensil, thoroughly mix the clay into the bathwater. The small particle size of the clay will dissolve easily with no clumping. Continue to fill the tub, allowing enough space to add more water later as necessary. 

3. After having thoroughly mixed the clay into the bath water allow the clay to fully hydrate by letting it sit for 10-20 minutes before getting in. Prior to getting in, measure the temperature of the bath water with a thermometer. Add cooler or hotter water to bring the temperature between 100 – 102 degrees Fahrenheit. It is important to make sure that the temperature of the water does not exceed 102 degrees. The rule of thumb is: As warm as a baby’s bath, not hot like a hot tub.   Please Note: If the child is compromised with health conditions, please go slowly.  For contraindications (see reverse page). The more exposure to the clay water, the stronger the detoxification.

4. The child should step into or be placed CAREFULLY into the tub as the clay may be slippery. The child does not need to recline in the tub. Sitting in the clay water is fine. It is best for the child to take a bath alone, not with a parent or other siblings, as the other people will also be releasing toxins into the water.  Some children may unintentionally drink the water. Even though we discourage this, we have ensured that this is pharmaceutical grade clay so that it is free of toxic bacteria, viruses, yeasts and mold and it will thus not harm the child.

5. After the allotted time, carefully raise the child’s body out of the tub. The child should then shampoo his/her hair and take a tepid shower in a separate shower stall. If you do not have a separate shower, dry the child off as best as possible and follow step 6.  

6. Open the tub drain and allow the bathwater to drain.  Swish any residual clay particles with a large sponge and more water until the rest of the clay is down the drain. This will be a very easy cleanup as most of the clay will go down the drain when you first let out the drain plug. The child can then shower and shampoo in the tub after it is clean.

7. Moisturizing the child’s skin after the bath helps to relieve any resultant dryness. Dress the child warmly until the pores are closed.

NOTE: Bentonite clay can also deplete essential minerals and electrolytes. The child should drink plenty of water, if possible. We know that this is not always possible, so we suggest giving the child Emer’gen-C®, a flavored Vitamin C and trace mineral powder, which is mixed with water or juice. Pedialyte can also be used, as can any child’s formula of essential minerals, amino acids and electrolytes. Whatever you chose to give the child should be given immediately after the bath.

SUGGESTED PROTOCOL FOR CHILDREN

Please note: The above guidelines are not absolute; the rule of thumb is to go slowly, starting with a small amount of clay for a few minutes and gradually increasing the amount of clay and the amount of time in the tub.  If the child has no detoxification reactions, gradually increase the amount of clay by ¼ cup and the amount of time in the tub for 2 – 3 minutes for a up to a maximum 2 cups (4 scoops) of clay and 20 minutes.

As chemical and heavy metal toxins are pulled from the bloodstream and surface tissue, there may be reactions called “toxic healings” or “retracings”. This may result in the following symptoms:

In very rare cases, vomiting may occur. This is a sign that the child is releasing a large amount of toxins at once.  Remove the child from the bath immediately. The above reactions will pass within 24 – 48 hours.

Sometimes more intolerable reactions mean that the toxins are being unbound faster than the body can eliminate them. If this is the case, just decrease the dosage of the clay and the time in the bath.  Also make sure the water is not too hot, no more than 102 degrees.  Activated charcoal is well known for neutralizing toxins. Rescue Remedy, a natural flower essence found in any health food store, can be quite effective. We have had particular success with a product called Kid’s Calm, a powdered magnesium citrate with a natural orange flavor.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Use the Kids Clear™ Detoxifying Clay Bath only under the advice of a physician or health care provider if your child has a heart condition, high or low blood pressure, or is on any pharmaceutical medication.  Also, do not use the clay bath if the child is sick with the flu or other viral or bacterial infection.  Pharmaceutical drugs, being chemicals, may also be drawn out through the pores of the skin and may need to be replenished. It is recommended that any medication be administered after a child has taken a clay bath.

The suggested amount of Kids Clear™ Detoxifying Clay Bath is 1/3 – 1 cup in the footbath for 8-20 minutes.

Fill the bucket with hot water so that the water comes up to the calf, if possible. The water should be between 100-102 degrees.  Place the clay in the water and stir thoroughly with stainless steel or plastic whisk. Allow the clay to stand for 10-15 minutes. Test the water for temperature and then have the child place feet in the water. When the time is up, remove the child’s feet and clean them with warm water.  Moisturize the feet. Have the child drink water, juices, Emer’gen-C®, etc.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE CHILD TAKE A CLAY BATH?

A full bath may be given at least once a week but not more than once every 72 hours. A footbath may be given as often as every 2 to 3 days. The goal of taking these baths is to decrease the toxic load on the child’s body. We suggest that you test your child’s urine every four weeks, using our heavy metal screen test. This is an inexpensive, immediate-result way to chart your child’s progress.