Aroma oils for babies and children

 Five points to be aware of when using aroma oils for babies and children

There may be a strong image that aroma oils are natural and safe, but unlike natural materials such as herbs, the aromatic components of plants are concentrated in a very high concentration, so even a single drop of aroma oil can be effective and  powerful.

 

To make good use of the power of such aromas, let's know the basic rules.

 

This time, we will introduce five points you should know to use aroma oils safely and securely on babies and toddlers. Until 2 years old, only use  "fragrant bath."

Regarding the use of aroma oils (essential oils), there are no clear rules such as how many months or how old it is OK.

This is my point of  view.

 Therefore, as a general rule, the use of aroma oil should be limited to diffusion in the room (fragrant bath) until the age of 2, and should not be used for purposes that come into contact with the skin, such as baths. In homes with babies, very low concentrations

Immediately after birth and during breastfeeding, it is said to be important time for the baby to remember the smell of the mother.

 When diffusing aroma oil in your room, use less than half of the usual amount of aroma oil. Try to use it at a very low concentration, just enough to have a slight scent. Also, avoid burning the aroma in the room all day long, and keep it for a short time (about 15 to 30 minutes) for peace of mind.

For children over 3 years old, about 1/10 of the amount used for adults

For children over 3 years old, aroma oils (essential oils) can be used for applications that touch the skin, such as aroma baths (bathing method) and aroma massage (treatment method).

However, of course, children are smaller than adults, so use less aroma oil and use it carefully while observing the situation.

What is the recommended amount of aroma oil to use?

As a guideline for the amount of aroma oil to use for children over 3 years old,

Choose highly safe aroma oils that are non-irritating and non-toxic

There are many types of aroma oils (essential oils), but when using them for children, choose aroma oils that are less irritating and less toxic, and highly safe.

Some aroma oils are strongly irritating to infants, and some types should be avoided even in aromatic baths.

Aroma oils (essential oils) that require caution when used on children

Care should be taken when using essential oils that contain a large number of ketones, which are aromatic components, and essential oils that contain a large number of aromatic components such as menthol and cineole.

Aromatic oils (essential oils) suitable for use with young children

Essential oils that contain many of the less toxic aromatic compounds called monoterpene alcohols and esters are safe for children when used correctly.

Be careful not to irritate your skin when taking an aroma bath

Aroma baths (enjoying aroma oil while bathing) can be enjoyed from the age of 3, but please pay attention to the following.

Use 1 to 2 drops of aroma oil as a guide while observing the situation.

Dilute the aroma oil with an emulsifier before bathing

Aromatic oils are oil-soluble and do not dissolve in water. Therefore, even if you put the undiluted aroma oil directly in the bath, it will float on the surface of the water, and there is a risk that the undiluted liquid will come into contact with your skin. Skin problems such as redness and tingling may occur.

Young children's skin is especially delicate, so be sure to dilute the aroma oil with an emulsifier or vegetable oil before using it in the bath.

Details are explained in the article below, so be sure to check it out if you want to enjoy the aroma bath with your child. We also introduce the types of essential oils that require attention in aroma baths.

Acquire correct knowledge and use aroma in your life with children

Well, this time I introduced what you need to know about using aroma oils (essential oils) for babies and small children.

Finally, I will briefly summarize the important points.

When using aromatic oils on children, use them sparingly and with caution.

Avoid irritating and toxic aroma oils. Babies and small children have a weaker resistance than adults and are easily affected by aroma oils (essential oils). With that in mind, let's safely and securely incorporate aromatherapy into our lives with small children and care for minor problems with children.