Home Made Ice Pack

You never seem to have an ice pack on hand when you need it. With kids or even just on your own, there are several times that you find you need one. You can make your own very easily with some household items.

Get 2 brand new zip lock style bags.

On the outside of the first bag, write in large permament marker, POISON. In a measuring glass combine 1 cup Water with 1/3 cup Rubbing Alcohol and a drop of food coloring. Pour this into the bag marked poison and seal well and place inside the second bag. Place in the freezer and let freeze at least 8 hours.

The Rubbing Alcohol in the water will prevent it from freezing solid.

Now when you need an ice pack for a boo boo, pull out your home made ice pack and knead a bit to loosen up.

Place the ice pack in a lightweight towel and place on the injured area.

Always make sure that the frozen bag does not come in direct contact with the skin.

Only leave the ice pack on the injured area for 15-20 minutes. If you leave it on too long, you might actually cause frost bite to the skin.

If you notice that the bag has developed a leak, dump the entire contents in the sink and throw away the bags.