Beeyoutiful’s Kid-Friendly Essential Oil Zone
Beeyoutiful not only has an amazing adult team working together to bring great products to you, but we also currently have a small army of kids with us. When we all get together, there over a dozen little ones 10 and under, all playing together and getting into everything.
As you can imagine, we also have our share of sniffles, sneezes, upset tummies, and overstimulated and sometimes even sad littles ones. Essential oils are one very prized part of our toolbox to help support our wee lot.
Step into our world for a bit and see how we use essential oils with our kiddos! (Be sure you’ve read about the things we think you should know before you begin using essential oils for any age.)
It can be hard to know which essential oils are appropriate for these young ages. After much researching and reading, we’re sharing a list of the oils that we personally use in our homes, along with a few tips on how we use them with our children.
Beeyoutiful’s Kid-Friendly Essential Oils
Bergamot
Black Pepper
Cedarwood
Chamomile
Citronella
Clary Sage
Frankincense
Geranium
Ginger
Lavender
Lemon
Myrrh
Orange
Patchouli
Spearmint
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
We’ve also bundled some of the most popular kid-friendly oils for respiratory support here.
How We Use Beeyoutiful’s Kid-Friendly Essential Oils With Our Children
Calm Down Rub
1 drop Chamomile
1 drop Tangerine
1 ounce Sweet Almond Oil
Gently massage child all over, or focus on applying the blend to the spine, base of the neck, abdomen, and bottom of the feet.
Tummy Love
1 drop Spearmint
1 drop Ginger
1 ounce Sweet Almond Oil
Mix and rub gently on abdomen, back of the neck, and spine, or rub on bottom of the feet during times of nausea or upset tummies.
Breathe Easy Baby
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Spearmint
1 drop Cedarwood
1 ounce of Sweet Almond Oil
Mix and rub on the chest and over the spine of the child to help support respiratory health.
Sweet Sleep
Add equal parts Cedarwood and Lemon to a diffuser. Diffuse at 15 minute intervals as child falls asleep.
How to Massage Your Baby
Mix 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil with 3 Tablespoons of Jojoba Oil. Make sure baby is lying on a warm and comfortable surface, and that your hands are warm (if you’re cold, wash your hands in hot water to warm them up).
Use gentle, steady pressure and a calm, comforting voice while touching your baby. Keep continual contact with the baby’s skin. Discontinue massage if you or the baby experience stress or unpleasant emotions; massage should be a tender way for baby and parent to bond and encourage healthy development.
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