Oil Safety and Children

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Let's start with a few precautions when using oils with little ones (but honestly…a lot of these are for all oil users too!) some of these may feel like #DUH 🙄 but I want to run down the list just for your safety understanding.

1.  Always supervise children while using essentials oils 🚨

2.  Always give a child smaller doses of essential oils than you would give an adult 💊

3.  Always dilute essential oils before using them on children to reduce the risk of sensitivity (Babies—roughly .5 to 2% of the total blend should be essential oils - roughly 1-6 drops total for a 10 mL roller; young children–roughly 3-5% or 9-15 drops per 10 mL roller; and Teens–about 5-25% or 15-50 drops per 10 mL roller) 💦

4.  Avoid sensitive areas when applying - keep it away from the openings of the eyes, ears, nostrils, etc 👀

5.  Put them where the sun don’t shine– beware of sunlight exposure after topical application of certain oils–especially citrus oils 🌞

6.  Always store essential oils out of reach of children–keep your kids safe and your oils safe 🔒

7.  Consult with your child’s doctor before using essential oils, particularly if you have any health concerns 👨‍⚕️

8.  Essential oils are very potent. Less is always more, and you will only need a very small amount for them to be effective on your children. 💪

9.  Always start with small amounts when using essential oils with your kids, start with small doses—much less than what you would use on yourself—and then give your child time to experience the benefits of the oil before applying more. 🧴

Would you add anything to the rules?

See my Collection -  Oils for Littles  - for all the posts associated with this series.