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Are those sticky hot bed sheets giving you the summer blues when you should be deep in dreamland?

Talcum powder consists of zinc stearate and a variety of silicates, all of which are finely ground.  Inhalation of talcum powder can be life-threatening for babies. Corn flour is doctor-approved because its much bigger particles are more difficult to inhale.
DIY Eco-Friendly Powder

2 tablespoons crumbled, dried chamomile flowers
4 tablespoons corn flour
1 tablespoon orris root
1/2 teaspoon potassium alum

Mix together in a small bowl and transfer to a suitable container for use.