01/02/2022
Lets Talk Diffusing Essential Oils around babies ๐ถ๐ช
Gillian Parkinson - Clinical Aromascience Practitioner (NZQA, IFPA, ITEC) at Le'Esscience provides an informative overview on Essential Oils and the correct usage.
To quote Gillian "For Babies and Children, the diffusion time is 30 minutes with a 60 minute break, then repeat if necessary" โฐ
"Diffuse essential oils when there is a need, for a purpose. Overuse can lead to adverse reactions"
โณ It can take 1-3 weeks for Essential Oils to be out of your system, because they have a cumulative effect (so they build up in the body)
โ BABIES SENSE OF SMELL IS SO MUCH MORE ACUTE THAN ADULTS, SO ADVERSE REACTIONS ARE HIGHER RISK WHEN BABIES AND CHILDREN ARE OVER-EXPOSED TO ESSENTIAL OILS ๐ฅ Always seek medical attention when babies have an adverse reaction ๐
Drops in Diffuser ๐ง๐ง
Babies 3-12 months, 1-2 drops
Babies 12 months-6 years, 2-3 drops
Children 6-15 years, 4 drops
๐ฟOnly Essential Oils suitable for babies should be diffused around babies (another post coming soon with suitable oils for babies).