Baby shampoo as enema soap

I received a J and J enema and I must say it went in very smooth with no real cramping until I got near my volume limit. If there were any drawback to it I would say it would be the amt of mucus it coaxed my intestines into producing. I was going back to the toilet over and over and just expelling mucus.

I have been using J&J for decades without incident. For that really clean feeling,it is best to take a plain water enema first, maybe two. Then 1 TBL. per quart of J&J (I usually use 3 qts) very warm and very slow. Then 2 good plain water rinses. Almost no residue, and very little mucus.

I'm using J&J right now, in three qtsf warm water. Very effective.

I like J&J baby shampoo. I have used other soaps, but overall, I like J&J the best.

You can also use it on your body outside.

I have used Ivory bar soap, Ivory liquid, Dr. Bohners Pepperment, and other soaps, but J&J so far is the best.

Also helps clean the toilet bowl some which is also a nice addition.

This morning I will use J&J again.

In shampoos there are color dyes and perfumes, although baby shampoo is very delicate: I fear the potential effects on the intestinal wall of these chemicals that have been tested and certified for skin contact only.

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Safe? Not sure

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Jand j baby shampoo is my favorite enema soap,no cramping.goes in and comes out smooth a great way to clean out .i will still use ivory original when i can find it,for the smell of enemas from so long ago.

J&J Baby shampoo Very gentle..... very effective..... smells good..... and no tears

I don't always use soap in my enema, but when I do, I prefer J&J.

Nice bubbles in the toilet. Of J&J, Ivory, or castile, I think the J&J is less irritating and less cramping. Of course, if cramps is your game, than maybe Ivory is your favorite.

I used baby shampoo regularly for several years. Sure, it's a mild and effective cleanse but the chemicals eventually became a turnoff. Only Dr. Bronner's now for me. A very mild mixture (1 tablespoon in 2 1/2 qts water) gives me a good enema and the peppermint helps to mask the odors. I buy it at Costco and like to think many others are using it for enemas too, as the display is regularly depleted.

Does anyone know if the Walmart and Walgreeen's generic brand peppermint castile soaps are as safe and the Dr. Bronner's soaps?

Does anyone know if the Walmart and Walgreeen's generic brand peppermint castile soaps are as safe and the Dr. Bronner's soaps?

Why don't you read the ingredients on their labels and see if they are the same?

Why Susie, what a quaint idea! ROFL!!!

I used to use castile soap almost exclusively. A local drugstore had those little packets of soap for ten cents apiece. But then they stopped stocking them. Then I started experimenting, partly because of what I learned here. I tried Ivory. I did not like it. I bought a bottle of Dr. Bronners at a health food store. It works fine but since I have hard water it leaves a soap scum in the bag (as did the Ivory). I tried J&J baby shampoo and really like it. I get a good cleanout with mild cramping and easy cleanup of the bag. I am a little concerned about the chemical names on the ingredient list but I don't use soap very often, maybe once a month.

Mom would alternate between Ivory soap solution and baby shampoo... I'm not sure why we still had baby shampoo around since my younger sister was no longer a baby. The occasional enema at Grandma's house were always Ivory soap solution from her white enema can and red hose..

Reading all these posts about J & J baby shampoo, i bought a bottle to try out. I used 2 TBLS in 2 1/2 quarts water, about 8 minutes for the enema and 4 minutes to retain. Like other posters noted, no cramps, just the urge to expel that comes from 2 1/2 quarts of enema . This is a very mild additive, easy in, reasonable to hold, and comes out quick--all done expelling in 10-15 minutes every time and no return trips. I am going to use J & J baby shampoo for my next few enemas, i like it a lot. Next time I give my wife an enema, I'm going to use this in place of Dr. Bronner's peppermint.

Need to correct post 108. Turns out this time there were 2 return trips, i think the first few enemas with J & J were with 1 TBLS of shampoo, with this one @ 2 TBLS, a couple of things changed. The return trips and bowel was a little edgy all afternoon, so it's back to 1 TBLS of shampoo for 2 1/2 quarts water.

Not sure as to the adding of Johnson's Baby Shampoo to my , or our , enema solutions that my mother prepared for the ' SS ' enema . She did however use a bit of ' Johnson's Baby Oil ' along with the mild soap for an enema ' recipe ' of sorts . She shared with me when I questioned the additive that the addition of ' Johnson's Baby Oil ' made the enema solution nice and ' slippery ' for an easier enema induced bowel movement . I know that ' oil and water ' does not ' mix ' but the solution was a bit ' slippery ' . I used to observe mom testing the solution by ' rubbing her thumb and index finger together ' to test the lubrication factor . Then there was ' that special little smile ' when the solution was to her satisfaction .

Definitely recommend baby shampoo! Once you try it you will be hooked! I use several teaspoons to my three quart bag for a nice sudsy solution. Not only does it smell nice as mentioned but also lubricates. Held three quarts after a slow insertion and expelled after fifteen minutes. Then after a few minutes took another three quarts of warm water for a good rinse.

A couple heaping Tblsp's of J&J Baby Shampoo with two Tblsp's of baking soda to 2qts is my go to. Very soothing, and gives a relaxing enema with a good clean out and lots of bubbles. 😄

I've tried baby shampoo and it was terrible - no powerful cramps and produced the dreaded dribbles.

Whenever we need an effective, gentle soapsuds enema we mix a shot of johnson’s Baby Shampoo with a bag full of warm water. Very effective and lots of bubbles.

I've tried baby shampoo and it was terrible - no powerful cramps and produced the dreaded dribbles.

I use a tablespoon per quart and it is pretty reliable. Sometimes it does lead to dribbles, but sometimes it seems as though I can't get anything in an enema that will kick everything out of my colon. Go figure.

It usually isn't quite as powerful as castile.

Highly recommended. One teaspoon per litre. Add baking soda or sea salt in equal measures. Very good for cleansing enemas prior to either high volume enemas or sixty litre plus colonic irrigation sessions which I adore. Works every time out of the bag with minimum discomfort.. Also good as prelude to anal sex or dildo action...

At least it's safe.

I'm sure there is no harm in using it!

Generic store-brand baby shampoo is what we all use. That and a body wash.

The children, myself and my husband.

Even the vet advised us that it "Will do no harm whatever" to the dog. So we even use it on the dog! Only issue is that we have to use a separate flea control because it has no flea control properties at all

I stick to Ivory bar soap as much out of familiarity as anything but if I were forced to change, that is likely where I would go.

I have enjoyed J&J baby wash. I have used lots of different soaps. My two favorites are J&J and Dr. Bronner's Peppermint.

I have found that J&J can be just about any strength with no problems for me. Dr. Bronner's Peppermint can be a tad too much if I put a lot in my enema buckets.

I have tried lots of different soaps. These are the two that I like the best.

I've used the walmart generic baby shampoo as well as the J & J version, if you try the latter the vapor version has a great scent to it and helps keep things fresh as well. You can definitely tell the difference. I generally don't measure, just add a squirt of it..

I use ivory soap most of the time, but lately I used Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo. I mix 2 Tbls. shampoo in 4 quarts water, put it in the bag and take as much as I can, usually 3 ½ quarts or so. Goes in great, not crampy, and easy to retain. Very good cleansing enema, 2 of these and your colon is quite clear. Only downside is it takes a long time to completely clear from your bowel, takes me about an hour of expelling before I'm reasonably sure it's all out. So for a series of enemas using J & J shampoo, plan ahead.

@trw428, after many years of Ivory, I made the switch to J&J about 4 months ago. I love it for the same reasons you do, but I don't have problems expelling. Every once in awhile though, I love my wife to give me here nurse's special - 3 qts. made with a strong slurry of Ivory in very warm water and delivered as high and rapidly as possible.

IMO, the fact that baby shampoo is “non-irritating” kinda defeats the purpose of adding soap to a bag enema. A bag of plain warm water will make anyone poo, sooner or later. Soap or some other things are added to an enema expressly to irritate your bowel lining, causing more intense contractions, hence a more “powerful” enema.

The old standards of Ivory bar soap or castile work just fine.

I like J&J because it's non irritating and a 3 quart enema with a tablespoon of baby shampoo is a great 1st clean out. I now I've posted before on this topic. Dr. Bonners peppermint castile +(lavender, baby, hemp,almond not eucalyptus are fun,too) Kirks coco castile bars, Ivory are all great for a soapy starter. Anyone try the Kirks liquid in the pump bottle?