What oils are safe to use on toddlers and youth?
If you have been using essential oils on your child since she/he was an infant, you have more flexibility on the oils that you can use as they grow into toddlers. Keep in mind that you would never want to use a full dosage of essential oils on a child as you would for an adult. Generally speaking, we use 512 drops of essential oil for every 2 tablespoons or base oil or 2 ounces of base lotion in blends to be used on toddlers. You can use the 14 essential oils that are noted in the Infants section and you can now add Peppermint, Rosemary, Nutmeg, Thyme, and Clary Sage. After age seven, you can add Fennel, Frankincense, Cypress, and Basil. As they pass through puberty, Marjoram, Bergamot, and Geranium are very helpful oils for both boys and girls to treat skin conditions, stress, muscle strain, and other ailments that teens experience. Feel free to contact us if you need a specific blend you don’t currently see in our store.
