Tips For Using Essential Oils For Babies
Author: Jody Kelly
When using essential oils on babies and children, it is always
a good to dilute one to two drops of pure essential oils with ½
to 1 teaspoon of oil. The oils that can be used are jojoba,
sweet almond oil or sunflower oil. These are just a few ideas
for oils to use to mix with the pure essential oils. The oils
can be used in the bath tub. Stir the water before bathing.
Most important is to keep the oils out of the children's reach.
If an oil is ever ingested, give the child an oil-soluble liquid
such as milk, cream or half and half. A few drops of pure
essential oil shouldn't be life threatening, but it is wise to
take precautions.
There are twenty oils that are safe for children. Keep an eye
out for my next article for more great uses for essential oils.
Always use a pure essential oil. Never use synthetic oil as you
can run into allergic reactions.
Colic: combine 2 tablespoons of Almond oil with one drop
Chamomile (Roman), one drop of Lavender, & one drop of Geranium.
Mix together & apply on the stomach & back. Keep the stomach
warm with a warm water bottle while burping the baby. This will
often bring relief.
Common cold: Combine two tablespoons almond oil with two drops
Melaleuca oil (tea Tree), one Lemon, one Rose Otto. Massage a
small amount on the neck & chest.
Cradle Cap: Combine 2 tablespoons almond oil & one drop Lemon &
one drop Geranium. You can also mix one drop Cedarwood & one
drop of Sandalwood oil. Mix & apply small amount on the head.
Crying: Use for massage or diffuse: Lavender, Chamomile
(Roman), Ylang Ylang, Cypress or Rose Otto.
Diaper Rash: Dilute Lavender & apply.
Digestion: (Sluggish) Use Lemon or Orange oil. Dilute & massage
on the feet & stomach.
About The Author: Hello, My name is Jody Kelly. I live in the
state of Illinois & have been a certified natural health
professional since Dec. 2001. I have studied alternative health
for 25+ years. I'm very interested in Nature & herbs. Through my
herblogy classes, I have learned to formulate my own products
such as herbal skin care for those stubborn rashes, natural body
butters, bath salts, cough syrup, upper respitory oils, massage
oils & many more helpful items for natural health. I have a web
site with many healthy products for you, your home, children &
babies that are non toxic & safe to use. Look for my articles &
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