Essential Oils for Your Little Ones

1. Essential Oils for Your Little Ones Coughs, colic, fussiness, sleeplessness and many more ailments can be relieved naturally with essential oils. This article lists a few oils that every mom and dad should have on hand to relieve baby's minor ailments. More and more parents are choosing to use essential oils over medications to calm, heal and protect their babies. However, all oils aren't created equal. Oils mixed with chemicals to alter the smell, consistency or strength of oil is not the best option for a baby's gentle skin. When searching brands make sure you look for oils with no added chemicals or harmful ingredients. Oils mixed with carriers to make it suitable for use on the skin are the best option when selecting oils for delicate skin. This is also true for adults with sensitive skin. Pure essential oils should always be mixed with carrier oils such as coconut or jojoba oil to protect the skin, not chemicals or questionable ingredients. Once you have decided on a trusted brand, look for oils that are suitable for your intended use. For example, Tea Tree is great for hair growth and Lavender is a wonderful aid for a peaceful sleep. So which oils are best for my little one, you may ask? Well, Blissfully Serene has done some of that research for you. We want you to feel confident when selecting the best oils for your baby. Whether you are setting out on your essential oil journey or are all too familiar with essential

2. oils and their benefits, this article seeks to provide you with a little more knowledge on which oils to use safely on your baby. According to a post in Health line, "On babies older than 3 months, some essential oils can be used to help encourage sleep, calm anxiety, and even relieve symptoms of colic. Before applying essential oils to babies, it’s important to understand proper dilution ratios and application methods." When applying oil to baby make sure to only use a drop as a little goes a long way to add carrier oil. Diffusing oils can bring numerous benefits to the household, it helps to kill airborne bacteria and boost the immune system of everyone in the room. Diffusion is also the best way to reap the benefits from oils that relieve respiratory issues. Be sure to dilute essential oils in a water-soluble carrier, such as a cup of whole milk or olive oil before adding to a baby's bath, to eliminate the risk of skin irritation. Never use essential oils in baby's eyes or nose and be careful to keep oils away from little hands to minimize accidents. When in doubt, patch test before applying fully to baby's skin. Be sure to speak to your baby's Pediatrician before using any new essential oil on your baby. Blissfully Serene does not recommend anyone ingest essential oils. With a little knowledge and a few precautions, essential oils can not only be safe for your little ones but very beneficial. Here are 5 best essential oils you need to have on hand to naturally help your baby with ailments, aches, and pains. 1.Lavender oil is great versatile oil. It can be combined with other soothing oils to create a blend perfect for a baby massage before bed. It can be used alone with a carrier oil and used to moisturize baby's skin and lull baby to sleep. If the baby is fussy or has colic a nice lavender massage can soothe and calm baby to sleep. Lavender oil acts as an anti- inflammatory and antibacterial agent and can be placed on bug bites to soothe itchiness and can even prevent certain bugs from biting baby. Making Lavender oil one of our favorites here at Blissfully Serene.

3. 2. Chamomile oil is perfect for babies experiencing trouble sleeping. It is the perfect oil to help sleep quietly. Chamomile has natural soothing effects and is traditionally used to treat insomnia in babies and adults. It can also relieve colic, help to lower anxiety in little ones and it has an uplifting scent. 3. Eucalyptus oil is great for cold winter months. It is a natural expectorant and works well to relieve congestion and minor respiratory issues. Let a hot shower run to produce and add Eucalyptus oil to the shower. This will produce an effective steam in the bathroom which will loosen mucous to allow baby to cough it up as the steam is inhaled. Only hold the baby in the bathroom for a few minutes, just long enough to loosen some mucus. 4. Tea Tree Oil is powerful oil that should be used with caution on little ones. It is stronger than most oils and should never be used without carrier oil. However, on babies older than 6 months it is a great natural remedy to heal baby's diaper rash. Tea tree has antimicrobial and antifungal, properties and is great for strengthening baby's immune system as well. 5. Calendula Oil is great oil that is mild and soothing to baby’s skin. It can be safely added to carrier oil for a baby massage or to relieve diaper rash. This soothing essential oilacts as an antiseptic and can heal wounds and soothe eczema.