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Safe Essential Oils for Kids and their Benefits!
If you are looking for safe essential oils for kids, then you are are the right place.
There are several essential oils for children you can utilize to help your kid. But, knowing the safest options for use around your child is a must.
I am happy to share with you about not just the best essential oils but the safest ones to use when around your children. I will also share some of the ways they can benefit your child.
But before we go into all that, it is important to note that even though there are a lot of benefits and uses of essential oils, there are also some dangers and risks associated with essential oils.
So, you need to be very careful when using essential oils for your kids. Avoid using essential oils that are too strong for children and always use the right dosage and dilution ratios.
And because children’s skin is so sensitive and still fragile, most experts suggest to NOT use essential oil topically for kids under 5 years old.
For children over the age of 5, when topically using a new essential oil, it is important to do a skin patch test prior to using! (You will find this information at the bottom of my article on dangers and risks associated with essential oils.)
The recommended dilution rate for kids 5-12 years old is 1%. This translates to about 5-6 drops of essential oil to every 1 oz/30 ml carrier oil. And just 1 drop of essential oil to every teaspoon carrier oil.
15 Best Essential Oils for Kids that are SAFE to Use
- Lavender – Calming, respiratory support, sleep aid
- Mandarin – Relaxing, sleep aid, good for skin
- Cedarwood – Natral antiseptic, sedative, relieves pain, heals skin conditions such as ezcema
- Chamomile Roman – Calmin, uplifting, digestive support
- Chamomile German – Soothes irritated skin, relieves bug bites and stings, reduces swelling
- Cypress – Respiratory support, heals wounds
- Neroli – Relaxing, emotional support, soothing to the skin
- Copaiba – Respiratory support, clears infections, boosts immunity
- Blue Tansy – Calming, relaxing, respiratory support, relieves allergies, soothes dry itchy skin
- Grapefruit – Digestive support, skin care
- Orange – Relaxing, uplifting, digestive support, respiratory support, soothes allergies and sinus congestion
- Tea tree – Respiratory support, energy and focus, clears infections, daily skin care
- Helichrysum Italicum – Soothing burns, bruises, cuts and scrapes, relieves bug bites and stings, emotional support
- Geranium – Relaxing, uplifting, soothing to the skin, for daily skin care
- Sandalwood – Calming, relaxing, sedative, mental clarity, soothes the skin
Benefits of Essential Oils for Kids
Below are some of the ways essential oils can benefit your child.
Concentration and Focus
Children often struggle with focus. While you want them to have a carefree and happy childhood, you also know that at times, they need to sit back and focus.
Using these essential oils for focus is a great idea. You can use in a preferred diffuser in their room or applied topically in a carrier oil of choice.
Cedarwood is great for helping calm and focus. While it does have some sedative value, in small amounts it can also be perfect for focusing on work at hand.
Grapefruit is definitely a favorite for focus in kids. The bright citrus scent helps kids perk up and pay attention easily!
Study Time Essential Oil is a wonderful blend from Plant Therapy. This contains some great oils that are kid-safe and work great used topically in a carrier oil or in a diffuser.
Natural Sleep Aid
Getting your children to go to sleep at night is a struggle. Many parents face the hyperactive child asking over and over again for a drink, another story or the TV left on at night.
A diffuser on the nightstand is a great way to make this work. I’ve already shared about my favorite essential oils for a good nights sleep, but below are our picks that are safe for kids.
Lavender has long been known for its sedative properties. It is by far, the most popular choice for use when wanting a better nights sleep.
Cedarwood is another excellent option for help in relaxation. It is often used alone or in a diffuser blend to aid with sleep.
Chamomile is a great option to help relax and soothe at bedtime. A few drops in a bedside essential oil diffuser or as part of the bedtime lotion routine on your little one can make a huge difference.
Calming Restlessness and Anxiety
Calming down your little one when they are upset is a must. Following tips for safely using essential oils will help both of you have a better day.
I’ve shared some of the dangers and risks of essential oils before, but there are far more benefits. One of them happens to be the natural aromatherapy benefit of calming when anxious or upset.
Lavender makes this list another time due to the ability to calm and relax. Using this topically in a carrier oil is a great way to help a fussing child calm and relax.
Calming the Child blend by Plant Therapy is a perfect option for use in a diffuser. It’s a blend that helps calm and relaxes and you know it is kid safe.
Geranium is another great option that has been known to calm. Being kid-safe and smelling wonderful, it’s a perfect addition to your routine.
Immune Booster
Some essential oils also help to boost the immune system. To make an immune boosting bath oil, dilute 1 drop of lavender and 1 drop of orange in 1 tbs of carrier oil. Then, add the blend to your kids bath water.
Check out the kidsafe immune booster and germ fighter blends by Plant Therapy below.
Plant Therapy KidSafe Immune Boom Synergy Essential Oil Blend – Lemon, Palmarosa, Dill, Petitgrain, Copaiba and Frankincense Carteri 10 ml
Plant Therapy KidSafe Germ Destroyer Synergy Essential Oil 10 mL (1/3 oz) 100% Pure, Undiluted, Therapeutic Grade
Other Health Benefits of Using Essential Oils for Children
Whether you are trying to keep your kids in good health by using essential oils or treat a symptom, there are a few perfect options for your list.
These are my favorites, but remember, there are tons of great kid-safe essential oils out there that also work for a variety of health benefits.
Tea tree is the ideal essential oil to keep on hand if you are looking for a healthy option. It is known for anti-fungal and antiseptic properties, and of course is a good option for things like soaps, diffusers, and in any other great topical option.
Blue Tansy is a perfect option as an anti-histamine, anti-fungal, and potentially an anti-inflammatory associated with illness.
Mandarin is ideal for use when you have skin conditions. It is well known for great improvement of acne symptoms and for brightening skin.
You can also use essential oils for treating ear infections. Check out this post on essential oils for ear infections.
Conclusion
The benefits of essential oils for kids cannot be underestimated! However, you need to know what oils are safe for them. I hope that you found this post helpful in knowing the essential oils that are safe to use for your children.
As you begin incorporating more and more into your regular routine, you’ll want to make sure you have all of these essential oils supplies and accessories on hand.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not intend to diagnose or treat any disease. It is always recommended that you seek the advise of your private medical doctor.
