How to work with Essential oils for babies?

Even small babies can enjoy the therapeutic effects of essential oils. Great caution must be taken though, as these oils are extremely concentrated and must be very diluted before use.

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Aromatherapy Safety

As always, make sure you are using only pure, natural essential oils, as fragrance oils or other synthetic oils have no healing properties. Use only half the amount of essential oils when dealing with children that you would use for an adult. For babies up to two years old a 1% dilution is recommended .After two years a 2% dilution may be used .

However, if you are not sure always ask an aromatherapy expert!!

Oils safe for babies Oils safe for children over 2 years
Chamomile Ginger
Eucalyptus Radiata/citrus Lemon
Geranium Peppermint
Lavender Rosemary
Clary Sage
Mandarin Tangerine
Neroli
Rose
Sweet Orange
Tea Tree

Essential oils benefits:

Chamomile

 Antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic. Helpful
For teething pain, infantile colic and calming overly tired children

Eucalyptus

Radiata

 Antiseptic, antibiotic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral.
Helpful with respiratory congestion, helps cool the body during fevers and helps relieves itching of chicken pox.

Geranium

 Antiseptic, antidepressant, astringent, refreshing, uplifting.

Ginger

 Antiseptic, Digestive aid. Helpful for nausea and diarrhea

Lavender

 Antiseptic, antibiotic, analgesic, antidepressant, healing,
Relaxing. Useful for infantile colic and helps treat thrush.

Lemon

 Antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, astringent, stimulant,
Tonic. First aid remedy for insect bites

Lemon Eucalyptus

 Antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, calming and soothing. Useful for cradle cap.

Mandarin

 Antiseptic, refreshing, tonic, mild relaxant.

Neroli

 Antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory,
Relaxing.

Peppermint

 Analgesic, antiseptic, cooling, decongestant, digestive aid and sedative. Useful for fever, colds and nausea.

Rose

 Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, sedative, soothing. Useful for soothing dry, irritated skin.

Rosemary

 Antiseptic, analgesic and decongestant.

Clary Sage

 Antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic and relaxant.

Sweet Orange

 Anti-anxiety, antidepressant, digestive aid, calming, nerve sedative.

Tangerine

 Antispasmodic, lymphatic stimulant, calming, sedative and stomachic. Useful for upset stomach and creating a calming, uplifting atmosphere.

Tea Tree

 Antibiotic, antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral, disinfectant. Treats thrush and is useful for cuts, scrapes, burns and deep wound cleaning.

How to apply the essentila oils (mixed in carrier oils):

One of the most therapeutic and enjoyable way is to massage your baby- studies have showed that babies who are massage regulary, are more relaxed, eat and sleep better and have less colic and constipation and it promote bonding between parent and child.

Other method of applying the oils is in an oil burner/diffuser or few drops on a tissue or the baby’s shirt so they can smell it.

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