Are Essential Oils Safe for Little Ones?

Aromatherapy for Babies and Children, by Shirley Price, lists
19 oils that are safe for children. These oils are:

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)*

Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)**

Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile)

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)

Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Lemon (Citrus limon)*

Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)*

Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

Melaleuca-Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Orange (Citrus aurantium)*

Rose Otto (Rosa damascena)

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)**

Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora)

Sandalwood (Santalum album)

Thyme (Thumus vulgaris CT linalol)

Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)

*These oils are photosensative; always dilute. To prevent a rash or
pigmentation of the skin, do not use citrus oils when exposed to direct
sunlight.
**Always dilute these oils with 1 drop oil=1 tsp. Virgin Coconut Oil on babies and children.
Caution: USE ONLY THERAPEUTIC-GRADE, PURE Essential Oils with your baby! Do not use synthetic or adulterated oils. Do not use oils not on the above list until the safety data has been completely researched.

Always put your little one's health and safety #1 in your life!

Tomorrow I will look at some common baby/child problems and how safe, therapeutic-
grade essential oils can be used to deal with these problems. See you then!
Come and check out my Island Dream Oils site where you can purchase any of the oils I list above!