Guide to Safely Using Essential Oils with Kids
Essential oils are a “must have” in households across the globe, and it’s no wonder because the benefits are amazing! From boosting the immune system, fighting colds, calming you down, uplifting your mood, promoting great sleep, helping you focus, and even fighting germs. It’s not surprising their use is so common today, especially in households with kids.
But not all oils are safe to use around children. How do you know which ones to use to get all these amazing benefits while keeping your children safe?
As a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner I have the experience to make it easy for you. Let’s get started!
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Read on to Discover:
Oils Safe to Use with Children
Avoid these Oils!
Should you Consider Organic?
How to Use Safely
Oils Safe to Use with Children ages 2-10
So what essential oils are safe to use? Here is a list of some popular ones to get started.
Bergamot
Lavender
Sweet Orange
Cedarwood Atlas
Cypress
Neroli
Chamomile
Geranium
Mandarin
Sandalwood
Tea Tree
Clary Sage
Frankincense
Lemon
Pink Grapefruit
Vetiver
As you can see there are many oils that are safe to use with kids. This is not a complete list so don’t panic if you are using an oil not listed here!
Ok this can be a bit overwhelming! How can you possibly remember all of this??
Well Plant Therapy has simplified things for you and created the only line of essential oils and blends safe for use with kids! Click HERE to discover a variety of blends, roller bottles, and starter sets designed only with oils that are deemed gentle enough for use with children!
Some popular ones are used for easing colds & coughs, sleep, allergies, natural bug repellant, boosting positive moods and soothing upset tummies! This is my favorite brand and I love their free shipping and free returns.
Avoid These Oils around children through age 10
Oils high in menthol, like peppermint, can cause breathing issues in children. Or ones high in 1,8-cineole like rosemary and eucalyptus are not safe.
Here is a list of some oils avoid (they include but are not limited to):
Sweet birch
Chaste tree
Black Seed
Cassia
Clove Bud, Clove Leaf, Clove Stem
Eucalyptus
Garlic
Ginger Lily
Honey Myrtle
Hyssop
Lemon Leaf
Lemon Myrtle
Lemongrass
Massoia Bark
Melissa
Sweet Verbena
Oakmoss
Oregano
Peppermint
Peru Balsam
Rosemary
Saffron
Sage - Wild Mountain
Savory
Treemoss
Lemon Verbena
Ylang Ylang Complete
Should you Consider Organic?
This is a personal choice but luckily there are kid friendly essential oils that are organic too!
You can rest assured that they will be free of pesticides, GMO’s and synthetic fertilizers.
Click HERE to find a great ORGANIC starter set! You can’t go wrong with the blends here. From destroying germs, to boosting the immune system, to calming down before bed and even promoting focus, this is essential for your household.
How to Use Safely
Just one drop of essential oil is equal to 15-40 cups of medicinal tea! The high concentration means that proper dilution is necessary:
Dilution can depend on the size and health of the child, but a good rule of thumb is a 1% dilution. This would be about 6-9 drops of essential oil in 1 ounce (30ml) of carrier oil for topical application.
I often use coconut oil as a carrier oil because I always have some on hand. This is my favorite coconut oil. You can put the mixture in a roll-on bottle or store in a container. For a full selection of high quality carrier oils, Click HERE .
For diffusing, use 2-3 drops per 100ml of water. Only diffuse for about 15-30 minutes at at time.
Here are some other guidelines:
Do not use on infants
Do not ingest internally
Do not apply topically to the skin under 2 years old
Do not diffuse oils around children under 6 months old
Do not apply to eyes or ears
Always use 100% pure essential oils, never synthetic
Discontinue use if there is a rash or any other adverse effect
If you are looking for pre-diluted roll-ons, Plant Therapy makes some great ones so you don’t have to worry about diluting it yourself. This definitely makes it easy!
For more information on how to get started with essential oils, check out my Beginner’s Guide!
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A great way to use non-kid safe oils, yourself, is by using a personal inhaler. Just add your favorite oils. Click HERE to find a DIY set you can add your own oils to.
I’m so glad you stopped by to learn how to use essential oils safely with children. I only share my favorite brands that I personally use and recommend to all my clients.
Thanks for stopping by!
Kathryn
