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Safety First 

These are the essential oil safety points to remember. Read through the whole list. You need to know all these things to be able to use essential oils safety.

Choosing Oils
There's no need to use essential oils on children unless a health condition requires it. Although your child will certainly benefit from massage carried out for general well-being, don't use essential oils as a preventative, in the medical sense, unless in antiviral or antibacterial room sprays and diffusers and burners.

Essential oils for home care health purposes should be used for a maximum of ten days at a time. A period of fourteen days should elapse between uses, unless otherwise instructed by a qualified practitioner.

Only use essential oils that have been recommended for children .

The essential oils recommended in these chapters should be used in context in which they are indicated. The range of essential oils in these chapters cover almost everything that you need to do.

  • The Sun and Essential oils
    Certain essential oils should not be used before going in the sun, as they may make the skin more sensitive to the sun's ultraviolet rays.
    They are:
    Bergamot ( Citrus aurantium, ssp bergamia)
    Grapefruit (Citrus paradisii)
    Lemon ( Citrus limonum)
    Lime (Citrus limette)
    Mandarin (citrus reticulata)
    Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)

Bottles
Make sure the dropper stops are firmly in place

Make sure the tops are tightly screwed on

Write the purchase date on new bottles of essential oil so you will know how fresh they are.

Storage
Store essential oils in glass bottles only

Store your essential oils and blends well out of the reach of children

Store essential oils and blends somewhere dark, in a dry atmosphere, away from any source of heat such as radiators.

The citrus essential oils deteriorate more quickly than other types of essential oil, but will last longer by keeping them in the refrigerator.

Blends
Before making blends, make sure all the equipment you use is sterile. You can do this by boiling the equipment or using baby sterile solution.

Use thoroughly dry glass bottles for blends. if you leave even a tiny amount of water in a bottle after washing, or there is a lot of condensation in the air, the blend will deteriorate and turn cloudy.

After making a blend, put a label on the bottle. It should have the name of the person the blend was prepared for, the complete list of ingredients, and the date it was prepared.

  • Skin
    Don't use essential oils neat (undiluted) on the skin, unless indicated to do so in the instructions for a particular condition.
    If your child has very sensitive skin, it's wise to do a skin test before using any new single oil or blend.
    If you accidentally splash neat essential oil onto your child wash the area well with soap and warm water.
  • Eyes
    Keep essential oils away from the eyes, neat or diluted, in any of the methods such as forehead compresses.
    If an essential oil gets into the eye, neat or diluted , wash the eye very thoroughly with warm water  or an eye solution. Seek medical help if the eye still stings after being washed out.
  • By Mouth
    In aromatherapy essential oils are not generally taken orally, by mouth.
    If you find that your child has accidentally swallowed essential oil in any form, give them a large glass of milk to drink and visit an emergency room immediately.
  • Fire
    Essential oils are inflammable and should be kept away from naked flames.
  • Solvents
    Some essential oils act as solvents, such as citrus oils. They can damage wood and delicate fabrics, and take the print off paper.
  • Epilepsy
    Talk to your child's physician if you have any concerns about using aromatherapy
  • Don't use stimulating oils such as:
    Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis
    Hyssop ( Hyssopus Offincinalis)
    Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
    Sage (Salvias officinalis)
    Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
  • Only use calming oils such as:
    Camomile roman (Anthemis nobilis)
    Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia)
    Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
    Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium)
    Neroli (Citrus aurantium)
    Rose otto (Rosa damascena)
    Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
  • While taking Medication
    If your child is taking medication, reduce the amount of essential oil used by half that recommended for their age group.
  • Reference: Aromatherapy For The Healty Child : Valerie Ann Worwood

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