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Using Essential Oils
with Babies and Children
A good reminder of the power of essential oils and how they work.
To introduce aromatherapy to babies place 2 drops of essential oil
C(try Lavender) on a tissue and keep it nearby when you are feeding
him or her. He will come to associate the aroma with love and comfort.
Use this scent at night to help him sleep. When you leave the child
with a sitter the aroma will comfort and reassure him.
Use 1 drop Chamomile oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve
teething pain in children
Children love it when their bath water smells good. Lavender and Roman
Chamomile are good choices for small children. It is best to add the
essential oils to some milk or liquid soap before adding to the tub.
Use 1-3 total drops per bath. Be sure to keep all bottles of essential
oils away from children.
When planning a children's party choose the Citrus oils like Orange
and Mandarin to use in the diffuser or Aroma Lamp. They are happy yet
calming scents that all children love.
Citrus oils can be used as natural cleaning agents around the house.
Simply add a few drops of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot or Mandarin oil to
water, moisten a clean cloth with the mixture and wipe down children's
rooms and school bags.
Scent children's drawers containing nighttime clothing with Lavender
and Chamomile essential oils applied to cotton balls. Works for Moms
too! Sweet Dreams!
Dosages
Essential oil use:Children respond very well to LOW Dosages of
essential oils especially for anger and irritability. Use 1/3 the
adult dose.When using essential oils with children, please remember
their skin is very delicate. When adding e/o's to a bath be sure to
blend the correct # of drops with about 16 oz of water, shake well,
then add this mixture to the bath water. Use only those oils safe for
children. A few are Lavender, Geranium and Rose. Use 1/2 the usual
amount.Children's Dosages Use half the usual dosage when diffusing
essential oils in a child's room.
Crying/Irritable Baby Put 1 drop Lavender on your shoulder and rock
the baby to sleep while the baby's head rest on your shoulder. For
more detailed information on using essential oils with baies and
Children we offer the book Aromatherapy for Mother and Baby By Allison
England, R.N.
Roman Chamomile is soothing for tantrums and will also promote a good
nights sleep. Put 1 drop on the pillow at bedtime. Used in the bath
they can be blended with liquid soap to help them disperse. Use a
lower dosage, 50% or 1/2 the recommended amount if pregnant or
breastfeeding, with children or the elderly. The number of drops of
essential oils used should vary in direct proportion to body weight,
taking into account the age of the person as well as mental and
physical health. The very old should use the same number of drops as
children and babies half the amount of children.
Sweet Orange - The Oil of Happiness Warm and sunny, excellent for
depression,stress, tension, frustration and anxiety.Orange helps to
lift the spirits and promote joy. A great scent for children.Why not
use in a diffuser or aroma lamp today.
Another way to use essential oils is a hand or foot massage. Children
love a hand massage and who doesn't like their feet rubbed. Lavender
would be a good choice. Remember everyone likes to be pampered.Use 3-5 drops of essential oils per Tablespoon of base oil. Use 1/2 the adult
dose for children.Choose Sweet Almond, Apricot Kernel or any other
unscented carrier oil.
If you have children........you probably have 'stinky sneakers'!!!
Here's a great blend for sneaker sachets: two teaspoons essential oil of Sandalwood one teaspoon essential oil
of Tea tree one half teaspoon each essential oils of Lemon and
Grapefruit one fourth teaspoon each essential oils of Spruce and
Lavender(if you have girls, put a bit more lavender oil in) 4 cups
natural clay kitty litter Stir the oils into the kitty litter in a glass jar, cover and let the mixture age for a week. Put those mismatched or threadbare socks to good use....fill four of them with the sachet blend and close them
with rubber bands.
Tangerine oil has a scent similar to Mandarin but contains NO
anthranilic acid ester and therefore has no sedative effects.
anthranilic acid esters are highly sedative. Mandarin is wonderful to
use with children suffering from anxiety, nervousness or stress. Make
this oil your first choice with children. Great for adults as well.
Eucalyptus Smithi is the only Eucalyptus essential oil that should be
used on children. Eucalyptus Globulus which is the most common is
usually rectified and is not suitable for children. A top note in
aromatherapy, this oil is said to be helpful for chest infections, to
facilitate breathing. It is also an effective analgesic. Aslo suitable
for the elderly.
At the first sign of a stuffy nose place 1 drop of Eucalyptus on the
corner of your pillow. This can sometimes even stop a cold from coming
on. For young children use Eucalyptus Smithi a much safer oil.
For colds and coughs.Using essential oils with babies and children.
Under the bed place a bowl of boiling water to which you have added 3
drops of Eucalyptus Oil. Use Eucalyptus Smithi which is safer for
children. The steam will rise releasing the molecules into the room.
According to the book do not use Eucalyptus on babies younger than 2
months. From The Complete Book of Essential Oil and Aromatherapy by
Valerie Ann Worwood.
When using essential oils in the bath for children be sure to dilute
in a carrier oil like Sweet Almond Oil or whole milk.Use 1/2 the usual
adult dosage. (6-8 drops is an adult dose) Lavender and Chamomile are
ideal.
If you have children living away from home be sure they have a bottle
of Tea Tree oil. My son was recently in New York on business and
aquired numerous spider bites. His calf was swollen, hot, and very
painful. He picked up a bottle of Tea Tree at a nearby store and he
happily reported the next day that it really worked! Dried it up,
swelling down, no pain or itching.
A Soothing Tip for Babies and Children Place 4 drops Lavender and 4
drops Chamomile on a tissue and place between the sheets 1/2 hour
before bedtime. Remove tissue before child gets in bed. Use this tip
yourself and tuck inside your pillowcase. Sweet Dreams!
Essential Oil of Lemon
Keep Lemon on hand to kill germs.Keep a spray bottle handy for quick
cleanups in children's playroom. Add to dishwashing liquid or any mild
hand soap.Use in a spray for disinfecting the air. You'll find plenty
of other uses I'm sure.It has high antibacterial properties. It's
antiseptic properties will last for 20 days.
A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world. ~Paul Dudley White
Balm (Melissa officinalis): Also known as lemon balm. Mixed with honey, it makes a good sipping tea, and soothes sore, scratchy throats. I find this invaluable as a singer. You can also chop the leaves, and place some into a cup of boiling water, and drink it as a balm tea, or add it to your own tea. Very calming.
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