Children and Essential Oils

Want to start your children on Essential Oils but not sure how to? Perhaps below are some great ways for your child to try out!

Diffusing is great to start!
Most people start off with essential oils that are great for calming or for purifying the air. Diffusing these oils in your child’s room is a great way to start them out and see if they are okay with using it.

Try diffusing Lavender about 30 minutes before your child heads to bed. Let your child having a wind down period in the room, perhaps to read a book before he goes to bed.

Diffusing is also great for oils that are used for purifying the air. If your air condition in the kids room are on most of the nights, diffuse Lemon or On Guard to help with the musky smell in the room and also keep the space free from potential environmental threats.

Roll it on
Roll-ons are great for children as they are mixed with a carrier oil and are often milder in properties as compared to the neat and easier to use. doTERRA kids collection comes with a an array of blends designed just to suit the child’s needs and an array of colours that is especially fun for your child to learn about essential oils.

Apply on clothing
It is common that most of the children in Southeast Asia attend public school. It is unavoidable that children will come into contact with various germs and viruses. Apply essential oils on their clothing is a great way to drop a couple drops of Eucalyptus for feelings of easy breathing and On Guard to help protect against environmental threats.