Essential oils are very concentrated, powerful plant compounds that have many wonderful qualities. Essential oils have many great uses from digestion to relaxation in everyone, including babies. It is important to exercise caution should be taken when using essential oils on babies and children.

Tips

1. Dilute one to two drops of pure essential oils with ½ to 1 teaspoon of oil. You can use carrier oils such as jojoba, sweet almond oil or sunflower oil.
2. It is important to essential oils out of the children’s reach. If ingested, give an oil-soluble liquid such as milk, cream or half and half and call the child’s doctor.
3. Always use a pure essential oil. Synthetic oils can cause allergic reactions. For babies and children, there are nineteen oils that are safe. These include: bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, cypress, frankincense, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, melaleuca/tea tree, orange, rose otto, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, thyme, ylang ylang.

Recipes

Colic

2 tablespoons of Almond Oil

1 drop Chamomile (Roman),

1drop of Lavender

1 drop of Geranium

Mix oils together. Apply to stomach and back. Keep the stomach warm water in a hot water bottle while burping the baby.

Fussiness

2 tablespoons Almond Oil

1 drop Lavender

1 drop Chamomile (Roman)

Mix oils together. Gently massage into arms and legs.

Digestion/Constipation

1 tablespoons Almond Oil

1 drop of Lemon or Orange

Mix and massage on the feet and stomach.

Common Cold

2 tablespoons Almond Oil

2 drops Melaleuca (tea Tree)

1 drop Lemon

1 drop Rose Otto

Massage a small amount on the chest and neck.

Cradle Cap

2 tablespoons Almond Oil

1 drop Lemon

1drop Geranium.

Mix oils together. Apply small amount on the head after bath.