From my mom...
Before I go any further, let me say that I am not a doctor or health care professional. Statements in this document have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. I am not here to treat, diagnose or cure any disease or medical condition. I am simply sharing with you as a Grandma. You should seek professional medical help for any serious disease, condition or injury. I assume no responsibility for the use or misuse of these recipes. I recommend using only Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils and to keep them out of reach of children.
Oils should not be used in the ears or eyes and are not recommended for internal use in children. If accidentally spilled or rubbed in the eyes or ears or injected or in case of a reaction to an essential oil dilute with a carrier oil such as olive oil NEVER water and seek medical attention if necessary.
I highly recommend testing the single oils or blends on the skin such as the forearm before applying liberally.
You will often find more than one recipe below some just using GRAS (generally recognized as safe) for children essential oils and other blends using other time honoured (and in some cases ancient remedies) that might be used with more caution.
These therapeutic essential oils are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for children
Chamomile
Lavender
Neroli
Sweet Orange Mandarin Geranium
Dill
Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
Rose
Olive
Sweet Almond
Coconut
Essential Oils for Children over 2 years of age:
Tangerine
Rosemary
Lemon
Ginger (make sure to use only 1/3 of this though, or not as much as you use other oils as it is still quite “heavy” for kids) You can use other kinds of oils once they are 3 years old and above. You may also mix other types of oils with what’s written here as long as you do not use too much of them. Now, it’s time to start making your own therapeutic oils that you can use for the kids.
This is another list that I found of oils that are apparently safe for children
Bergamot
Cedarwood
Roman Chamomile
Cypress
Frankincense
Geranium
Ginger
Lavendar
Lemon
Marjoram
Melaleuca
Orange
Rose Otto
Rosewood
Sandalwood
Thyme
Ylang Ylang
[Quotes from Surviving When Modern Medicine Fails: A definitive guide to essential oils that could save your life during a crisis, 2nd Edition/Scott A. Johnson.
Use peppermint, rosemary, and eucalyptus very cautiously on or diffused near children under age 5 and avoid wintergreen on or diffused near children under age 12. In the case of sensitive children, it may be necessary to avoid peppermint and eucalyptus up to age 10, though this is very rare. It is quite uncommon— thought to affect less than two percent of children— but peppermint, rosemary and eucalyptus may cause adverse reactions in very young children, including central nervous system problems, respiratory distress and toxicity, and this reaction can occur from inhalation only. Although the chance of these few essential oils causing harm is minute, it is important to be extra cautious when it comes to the health of children. Wintergreen contains methyl salicylate, which is very similar to aspirin. Ingesting as little as 2.5 ml can be extremely toxic to children, and fatalities have resulted after the ingestion of as little as 4 ml in young children. Wintergreen should be avoided by children under age 12 to prevent salicylate poisoning and serious adverse events. Do not apply any of these essential oils on or near a child’s face and avoid diffusing them near young children. This includes applying them on your own body in a place where they would be exposed to them. Use mild oils like copaiba, lavender, German chamomile, lemon, and frankincense instead. Avoid oral administration of essential oils with children under the age of three. Oral administration in children under the age of six should be limited to the mildest of essential oils and very small doses. Some essential oils are known to or may cause acute toxicity in children under the age of six if administered orally. Those recommended in this book that may cause acute toxicity include basil, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, oregano, peppermint, rosemary, melaleuca, thyme, and wintergreen.]
Vapor Rub Cream for Kids (ages 0-5)
1-1/2 cup organic solid coconut oil
4 tsp of beeswax pastilles
5 drops of Lemon
5 drops of Myrtle
5 drops of Lavender
5 drops Peace and Calming
5 drops of Frankincense
Recipe 2 (use with extra caution)
1-1/2 cup organic solid coconut oil
4 tsp of beeswax pastilles
18 drops of Raven, RC or Breathe Again
2 drops of Peppermint
2 drops of Lavender
3 drops Peace and Calming
In a double boiler melt coconut oil and beeswax on medium heat
Cool 5 minutes
Add essential oils stir well and empty into a class jar
Let sit 4 to 5 hours or overnight to become relatively solid
Apply to the child's chest, behind the ears and down the throat, below the nose and to the soles of his/her feet.
On a personal note: I LOVE my mom's Vapor Rub. We've had a crazy coughing season, but we rub this on chest, necks and feet and the coughing calms almost instantly.
(Click on pictures to enlarge)
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| Dragon Tamer (all labels designed by my sister) |
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| Knight Time |
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| Little Miss Mellow |
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| Prince Calming |
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| Sir Bow-Wow's Owie Buster |
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| Princess Thinker-Belle |
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| Tooth No-Sore |
Chest Infection
In a 15 ml bottle
3 drops Myrtle
3 drops Idaho Balsam
3 drops Copaiba
1 drops Frankincense
5 drops Ravintsara
Recipe 2 (use with extra caution)
15 ml bottle
10 drops Raven (or RC or Breathe Again but I used Raven)
2 drops Peppermint
3 drops Thieves
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil).
3 drops Myrtle
3 drops Idaho Balsam
3 drops Copaiba
1 drops Frankincense
5 drops Ravintsara
Recipe 2 (use with extra caution)
15 ml bottle
10 drops Raven (or RC or Breathe Again but I used Raven)
2 drops Peppermint
3 drops Thieves
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil).
Tummy Tamer
In a 30 ml roller bottle
1 drop Roman Chamomile
1 drop Lavender
1 drop Geranium
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil)
Recipe 2
In a 15 ml bottle
15 drops Peppermint
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil)
Can be applied clockwise Never counterclockwise) on the abdomen or applied on the soles of the feet AND ankles.
Recipe 3 (for older children 6 and up)
In a 15 ml bottle
23 drops Di-Gize
2 drops Peppermint
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil)
Can be applied clockwise only on the abdomen with or without a warm towel or applied on the soles of the feet AND ankles.
1 drop Roman Chamomile
1 drop Lavender
1 drop Geranium
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil)
Recipe 2
In a 15 ml bottle
15 drops Peppermint
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil)
Can be applied clockwise Never counterclockwise) on the abdomen or applied on the soles of the feet AND ankles.
Recipe 3 (for older children 6 and up)
In a 15 ml bottle
23 drops Di-Gize
2 drops Peppermint
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil)
Can be applied clockwise only on the abdomen with or without a warm towel or applied on the soles of the feet AND ankles.
Hot Cross Buns (Diaper Rash)
In a 15 ml bottle
1-2 drops Lavender
1 drop Melaleuca
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil)
Recipe 2
In a 15 ml bottle
1 drop Lavender
1 drop Roman Chamomile
AND/or 1 drop Melaleuca
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil)
Recipe 3 (Cream)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1/2 cup coconut oil (solid)
1/4 cup beeswax pellets
In a double boiler combine the first three ingredients and heat slowly until pellets melt. When partially cooled add essential oils
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Roman Chamomile
Or
4 drops Lavender
3 drops Roman Chamomile
3 drops Melaleuca
Use electric blender or whisk until thick and creamy.
I whipped it until silky smooth and thick. It is very luxurious and has a very mild scent. The beeswax gives it sticking power. Use it very sparingly it spreads like silk and goes a long way. It has a sheen to it, however if used sparingly does not feel greasy after a few minutes.
1-2 drops Lavender
1 drop Melaleuca
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil)
Recipe 2
In a 15 ml bottle
1 drop Lavender
1 drop Roman Chamomile
AND/or 1 drop Melaleuca
Top off with carrier oil (I used grapeseed oil)
Recipe 3 (Cream)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1/2 cup coconut oil (solid)
1/4 cup beeswax pellets
In a double boiler combine the first three ingredients and heat slowly until pellets melt. When partially cooled add essential oils
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Roman Chamomile
Or
4 drops Lavender
3 drops Roman Chamomile
3 drops Melaleuca
Use electric blender or whisk until thick and creamy.
I whipped it until silky smooth and thick. It is very luxurious and has a very mild scent. The beeswax gives it sticking power. Use it very sparingly it spreads like silk and goes a long way. It has a sheen to it, however if used sparingly does not feel greasy after a few minutes.
Perhaps another day I will share my mom's lotion recipes, too. They're awesome! Please remember to share all the research information and disclaimers if you're sharing this information.
Thanks, Mom!
PS If you'd rather not mix your own, Young Living has KidScents Blends available. We are blessed to have both and in my opinion, my sisters labels are way better. I haven't had them long enough to compare the effects. I've been so happy with my mom's that I still tend to go that route first.
