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Before reading this article keep in mind that most doctors
do not recommend the use of aromatherapy on babies that re
less than three months. This is because the nose and
skin tissue infants are very sensitive and easily
irritated by anything but the blandest of substances. When
baby is past that age consult with your doctor
ensure that the use of essential oils is right for your
child.
Traditionally essential oils are used to purify the air in
a nursery and calm and relax your baby. The safest and
gentlest way to introduce essential oils in the nursery
to put the oil in a diffuser such molecules
oil are scattered through the air. You can also dilute
about ten drops of oil in a bottle of distilled water
and mist in the nursery bedding and baby.
Always remember that if your child starts sneezing, tearing
, or fretting that it may not be time to introduce
aromatherapy into your child’s life.
For best results try to choose high quality oils. The
cheap stuff is cut with crude materials and
alcohol and can be overwhelming for vulnerable systems
child.
Try to choose oils that are organically grown as they are
usually of the highest quality. Avoid buying oils
plastic or clear bottles as light and other factors
cause oil to reduce and lose activity. Top
quality aromatherapy oils are usually sold in dark brown
bottles that protect them from disintegrating light rays.
There are several oils that are highly recommended
with children. Some are mood enhancers, some Rooms
disinfectants and many are a combination of both.
Lavender and roman chamomile are the best two oils
you can use in the fog or diffuser to calm fussy child.
A blend of vanilla and orange oils is a favorite blend for
mothers who just want to keep the child in a happy mood and
both oils have the reputation of being a mood elevator for
children. Peppermint or spearmint oils are stimulating to
brain. and can help children learn faster.
You can also add a few drops of chamomile or lavender oil
to bath the child to help prepare them physically and
psychologically for naptime. Keep in mind though that all
oils added to bath must first be generously diluted
carrier oil such as almond or olive oil. Never pour
drops of oil in the bath as this can
irritate baby’s sensitive skin.
safest aromatherapy oils to be used as a disinfectant and
purifiers for the air are geranium, lavender and
eucalyptus. Lavender spray on children
sheets and allowed to dry before placing the child back
crib also helps get rid of allergies and dust mites.
Eucalyptus is best used for children who have colds or
respiratory problems.
Used in a cautious manner, essential oils can not only
help you to calm and comfort baby, but they can also
mask any unpleasant odors that are always part of a
mother’s life.
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