Using essential oil is still not frequent on babies because mums are always worried to start on their babies at such a young age. However, their beneficial properties associated with reflexology will work as well as it works on you if they are used with care.
They can help with your baby’s sleep as well as tooth pain or just any pain a baby could get such as stomachache.
They can help you daily if used with care. However, they can also be dangerous if they are used in big quantities. In this case, it could give you an irritation
General warning to use essential oils, read with care …
– Essential oils are strictly forbidden to auto-use on babies younger than 3 months old
– For babies older than 3 months old, not all essential oils are to be used. Always make sure that the oil used and the way it is out on the skin is recommended by a specialist or doctor before it is applied.
– Always make sure your baby is not allergic to essential oils. To do that, apply a little bit on his arm. After 24 hours, you can look if his skin is red or irritated.Â
– Never apply pure essential oils to the eyes, nose or ears.
– Do not expose the baby to the sun 12 hours after the essential oil has been applied.
– We do not use pure essential oils on babies, mix them with vegetable oil.
Do not use essential by an oral way (mouth)
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How to use them?
You can diffuse essential oils in the room (when your little one is NOT in the room) or incorporate them in massage oil.
-Stay focused on the quantity and how often you will apply the oil.
-Always follow the « how to use » directions.Â
-Ask for medical advice.
DIFFUSION no more than 10 minutes
For good sleep, diffusion in baby’s room when he is not here, and open the window before bedtime: Fine Lavender or Petitgrain Bigarade
MASSAGE
- For a good sleep
Mix 9 drops vegetable oil + 1 drop fine lavender
Apply a small dose by massage on solar plexus and sole of the feet before going to bed
- Against tear and anger
Mix 9 drops vegetable oil + 1 drop fine Roman Chamomile  Â
Apply a small dose by massage on the sole of the feet before going to bed
Possible in addition, 2 drops on the linen or a tissue behind baby’s head to breath
EO allowed for babies AFTER 3 MONTHS OLD
Without medical advice
Those essential oils can be used to relax babies older than 3 months old, without medical advice required but it is always recommended to have one.
- Roman Chamomile
- Cardamom
- Eucalyptus Radiata
- Lavender Fine
- Lavandin Super
- Petit Grain Bigarade
- Ravintsara
- Saro
- Tea Tree
- Thyme Linalol
- Ylang-Ylang
With medical advice
You can use those oils to relax babies older than 3 months old. However, before using those oils, medical advice is required.
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- Clove bud
- Eucalyptus Citriodora
- Fennel
- Helichrysum
- Lavender Spike
- Green Mandarin
- Lemon Myrtle
- Niaouli
- Palmarosa
ESSENTIAL OILS FORBIDDEN ( + 3 MONTHS)
NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST: Basil, Bergamot, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Atlas Cedarwood, Lemon, Java Citronella, Turmeric, Frankincense, Black Spruce, Tarragon, Eucalyptus Globulus & Smithii, Wintergreen, Juniper, Geranium, Ginger, Laurel leaf, Lavandula Stoechas, Lemongrass, Marjoram, All Mint & Peppermint, Neroli, Sweet Orange, Oregano, Grapefruit, Patchouli, All Pine, Black Pepper Noir, Pruche, All Rosemary, All Fir, Winter savoury, All Sage, Thyme Thymol,  All Verbena, Vetiver
BABY ESSENTIAL OIL AND REFLEXOLOGY
Warning: Â those techniques help with the pain your baby may feel. However, it is not a substitution for a doctor. If your baby is really sick it is highly recommended to see a Professional.
Ο Head and teeth
This toe-toe massage is especially useful when your little one is toothed
• Sinus
To relieve breathing difficulties, gently press the centre of your toes!
1 Lung
In case of a cough, choose this localised massage with lightweight pressures and circular movements
2 In case of spasms or difficulty breathing, massaging this area will soothe these genes
3 Massaging this area is useful for very common ailments such as bloating and gas! Baby will love it
4 This area includes the belly (it also works for constipation), but also the hips. Gently massage its small heels
