As I’m sitting down with a stuffed nose and tears in my eyes of the cold I caught from my girls…. It came to me that there is something I need to share with you. I will share with you my experience with oil diffusers and safe essential oils for babies and toddlers to have a healthier life.
Let’s go back to a couple of years ago…
When my firstborn started daycare she was 1.5 years old. For 3 years we couldn’t keep 3 weeks in a row being healthy and well. That being worse I caught almost every bug she had… it was like hell…
The cough was the worst… she would cough for days, no one slept during the night, and she would even throw up from straining. Sometimes the dry part would last for 3 days of literally constant coughing. We tried all sorts of remedies…. But not much help really…
The inhalator did help. It’s really useful stuff…. But you need to be constant and do it at least 3 times a day for about 10 min… and you know how kids are. I was lucky if I got her to do it for 3-5min.
A dear friend of mine every once in a while mentioned I needed the oil diffuser and kept going about essential oils for kids cough and what good it does. Especially for those bugs.
I didn’t listen…
I thought…. Oh, just another piece of advice that will do no good…
Then, a year and a half ago, when all of us girls had the flu that did pass, but I kept coughing for a month… It was horrible. She saw me one day and said: ˝You’re still coughing!!!?˝ Half an hour later she came to my door with a diffuser and some essential oils and said: ˝Please, try to use it! ˝ 2 DAYS LATER I WAS HEALTHY AS A HORSE!
I still cannot thank her enough for that enlightenment!
What are My 5 Uses of Essential Oils
So, from that day on diffuser become our best friend ever… we use it to:
- soothe caught and flu symptoms
- scare off mosquitoes,
- freshen up the flat,
- calm an upset child…
- and most important kill all the germs, bugs, and bacillus.
Best Way to Use Essential Oils for Babies and Toddlers
- Mostly I use it in my diffuser,
- But when they are really sick, I place some almond oil on my hand and a drop or two of essential oils on them and rub their chest, spine, and feet. YOU MUST NEVER USE IT LIKE THIS UNDILUTED! Almond oil is the best for kids’ skin…. And also great for our hands and cleavage area (my stretch marks got soooo less obvious since I’m using it).
- For babies from 3 to 12 months rub just the feet
We are now sick 5x less, and it lasts a lot shorter…. And I mean A LOT! Life is just so much better with those magical drops…. This sounds like some fancy slogan haha.
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How to Choose an Essential Oil Diffuser
Choose from these two sorts:
1. NEBULIZING DIFFUSERS
- They use pressure to diffuse the mist of oil. They don’t require water or heat
- The biggest benefit is that they disperse essential oils a lot faster than ultrasonic, and with a higher concentration
- They cost more because you have to put about 30 drops of oils in one session
- The aroma will be stronger than an ultrasonic diffuser but last shorter
- Does not produce humidity since it does not contain water
2. ULTRASONIC DIFFUSER
- You fill it with water and essential oils as much as you want. You don’t need more than 10 drops. Depends on your needs and how strong you want them to be.
- It’s budget-friendly… it needs fewer oils and the session lasts much longer. Great for nights when kids have a cold
Best Brand for Essential Oils:
REMEMBER, ALWAYS USE VERIFIED MANUFACTURERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS. AS IT IS SOMETHING THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BREATHE IN, MAKE SURE TO BUY QUALITY!
There are so many oils you can use… but please. Do some research first on which ones to use based on your kid’s age. Here are some that are from a trustworthy site, but still, do some homework before you start.
I love to use organic essential oils:
I use Pranarom the most, I just have a lot of confidence in their products. And trust me, this is not a sponsored blog, just my own experience, and research knowledge.
Kids Safe Essential Oils List:
| ESSENTIAL OIL COMMON NAME | SPECIFIC VARIETY | REPUTED BENEFITS FOR CHILD |
| Grapefruit Pink Essential Oil (avoid topical application) | Citrus paradisi | Boosts circulation Encourages a positive mood Supports digestive function This oil is photo-toxic; use only the distilled variety. |
| Lime Essential Oil (avoid topical application) | Citrus aurantifolia | Uplifts mood and energy Refreshes Strengthens and supports the nervous system Promotes better focus Strengthens sense of emotional security Helps reduce congestion This oil is photo-toxic; use only the distilled variety. |
| Lemon Essential Oil (avoid topical application) | Citrus limon | Uplifts mood and energy Refreshes Promotes better focus Strengthens sense of emotional security This oil is photo-toxic; use only the distilled variety. |
| Mandarin Essential Oil | Citrus reticulata | Calms the mind and body Makes an ideal substitute for Lavender Oil Uplifts the mood Is not photo-toxic Promotes restful sleep |
| Neroli Essential Oil | Citrus aurantium L. | Balances mood for emotional upliftment Supports digestive function |
| Sweet Orange Essential Oil | Citrus sinensis | Has relaxing effect Promotes restful sleep Encourages positive mood |
| Tangerine Essential Oil | Citrus reticulata blanco var tangerine | Supports digestive function Soothes reduces or prevents spasms Helps to relax body and ease mind |
| Chamomile Essential Oil (German or Roman) | Matricaria chamomilla Chamaemelum nobile | Soothing effect on mind and body Promotes better sleep for sleepless babies Eases discomfort of colic Uplifts mood Strengthens sense of emotional security |
| Clary Sage Essential Oil | Salvia sclarea | Soothes reduces or prevents spasms Uplifts mood Supports digestive function Promotes easier breathing |
| Jasmine Absolute | Jasminum grandiflorum | Uplifts energy and mood Strengthens sense of emotional security Enhances alertness Relaxes the body and calms the mind |
| Lavender Essential Oil | Lavandula angustifolia | Sedative property helps to relax the body and calm the mind Encourages sleep Soothes itchy skin Eases discomfort of colic |
| Marjoram (Sweet) | Marjorana hortensis | Supports respiratory and digestive function Promotes restful sleep Strengthens immune function Strengthens sense of emotional security |
| Rose Absolute/Rose Otto | Rosa damascena | Sedative quality helps to calm the mind and relax the body Strengthens sense of emotional security and resilience Uplifts the mood |
| Yarrow Essential Oil (Blue) | Achillea millefolium | Calms inflammation Promotes mental clarity to reduce feelings of confusion Reassuring scent strengthens the sense of emotional security |
| Basil, Sweet Essential Oil | Ocimum basilicum | Refreshing scent Helps to eliminate or reduce airborne bacteria Relaxes the body Eases discomfort of cold and flu symptoms |
| Hyssop Essential Oil | Hyssopus officinalis | Relaxes body Soothes cough and other cold and flu symptoms Promotes easier breathing Supports digestive function |
| Marjoram (Sweet) | Marjorana hortensis L. | Supports digestive and respiratory function Encourages restful sleep Strengthens immunity |
| Patchouli Essential Oil | Pogostemon cablin | Uplifts mood Supports immune function Calms inflammation Eases discomfort of dry, irritated skin |
| Petitgrain Essential Oil | Citrus aurantium L. var amara | Encourages sleep Strengthens sense of emotional security Calms inflammation and spasms Relaxes the body |
| Tea Tree Lemon Essential Oil (avoid topical application) | Leptospermum petersonii | Helps to reduce or eliminate airborne bacteria Promotes easier breathing by helping to clear or reduce mucus that causes congestion |
| Copaiba Basalm Essential Oil | Copaiba spp | Calms inflammation Reduces the likelihood of developing infections Strengthens respiratory function |
| Frankincense Essential Oil | Boswellia carterii | Uplifts mood and promotes positive sentiments Strengthens immune function Helps to clear or reduce congestion Calms the mind and helps to relax the body |
| Myrrh Essential Oil/Resinoid | Commiphora myrrha | Strengthens sense of emotional security Uplifts mood Increases alertness Eases digestive discomfort |
| Turmeric Essential Oil | Curcuma longa | Helps to relax the body Encourages positive feelings and emotional balance Calms inflammation Helps to reduce or eliminate airborne bacteria Clears or reduces congestion |
| Vetiver Essential Oil | Vetiveria zizanoides | Uplifts energy Promotes a sense of tranquility Helps to keep the body cool when experiencing high temperatures Strengthens sense of emotional security |
Download your kid-safe essential oils list to remind yourself what oils are baby safe
As I am no expert on safe essential oils for babies and toddlers, this chart was taken from another site…..They gave me the honor to share their knowledge. You can find useful information on their site: https://www.newdirectionsaromatics
All I wanted was to share my experience, how much aromatherapy helped me and my family with
- essential oils for kids’ cough and flu,
- and how we supported our immune system.
- I am stunned by the power of essential oils and all the benefits that it has brought to us.
As a mum, I want to help other mums….. Cause together….
WE ARE STRONGER THAN WE ALL THINK!
UPDATE: I am now a certified aromatherapist and masseur, those fragrant little bottles just amaze me.
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