Essential Oils for Babies & Children
Here is a list of essential oils that can be introduced to your young ones.
Please note that in this case, a new born baby is based on being 7.5 pound or 3.41 kg.
If baby is under the average weight, we recommend that you wait until he/she reaches the average weight/age for using the oils, or see a qualified aromatherapist to create a formula for you.
Newborn Dosage: 1-3 drops diluted in 50ml base oil
Essential Oils | Carrier Oils | Base Oil Additives max 10% |
Chamomile Roman Chamomile German Yarrow Dill Lavender | Grapeseed | Jojoba Borage |
2-6 Months Old Dosage: 3-5 drops diluted in 50ml base oil
Essential Oils | Carrier Oils | Base Oil Additives max 10% |
Chamomile Roman Chamomile German Yarrow Dill Lavender Mandarin Eucalyptus Radiata Coriander Neroli | Grapeseed | Jojoba Borage |
6-12 Months Old Dosage: 3-5 drops diluted in 50ml base oil
Essential Oils | Carrier Oils | Base Oil Additives max 10% |
Chamomile Roman Chamomile German Yarrow Dill Lavender Mandarin Eucalyptus Radiata Neroli Palmarosa Grapefruit Kanuka Manuka | Grapeseed | Jojoba Borage Calendula |
1-5 Years Old Dosage: 5-10 drops diluted in 50ml base oil
Essential Oils | Carrier Oils | Base Oil Additives max 10% |
Chamomile Roman Chamomile German Yarrow Dill Lavender Mandarin Eucalyptus Radiata Neroli Palmarosa Grapefruit Kanuka Manuka Ginger | Grapeseed | Jojoba Borage Calendula Carrot |
5-7 Years Old Dosage: 5-12 drops diluted in 50ml base oil
Essential Oils | Carrier Oils | Base Oil Additives max 10% |
Chamomile Roman Chamomile German Yarrow Dill Lavender Mandarin Eucalyptus Radiata Coriander Neroli Palmarosa Grapefruit Kanuka Manuka Ginger Peppermint Nutmeg Benzoin Thyme Cedarwood Himalayan Hyssop (breathing problems only) Clary Sage Geranium Myrrh | Grapeseed Hazelnut (if no nut allergy) Sweet Almond (if no nut allergy) Apricot Kernel Soya Bean | Jojoba Borage Calendula Carrot Wheatgerm (if no wheat allergy) |
7-12 Years Old Dosage: 5-15 drops diluted in 50ml base oil
Essential Oils | Carrier Oils | Base Oil Additives max 10% |
Chamomile Roman Chamomile German Yarrow Dill Lavender Mandarin Eucalyptus Radiata Coriander Neroli Palmarosa Grapefruit Kanuka Manuka Ginger Peppermint Nutmeg Benzoin Thyme Cedarwood Himalayan Hyssop (breathing problems only) Clary Sage Geranium Myrrh Fennel Frankincense Cypress Basil Tea Tree Lemon | Grapeseed Hazelnut (if no nut allergy) Sweet Almond (if no nut allergy) Apricot Kernel Soya Bean | Jojoba Borage Calendula Carrot Wheatgerm (if no wheat allergy) |
Puberty Dosage: 5-20 drops diluted in 50ml base oil
Essential Oils | Carrier Oils | Base Oil Additives max 10% |
Chamomile Roman Chamomile German Yarrow Dill Lavender Mandarin Eucalyptus Radiata Coriander Neroli Palmarosa Grapefruit Kanuka Manuka Ginger Peppermint Nutmeg Benzoin Thyme Cedarwood Himalayan Hyssop (breathing problems only) Clary Sage Geranium Myrrh Fennel Frankincense Cypress Basil Tea Tree Lemon Bergamot Rose Sweet Marjoram | Grapeseed Hazelnut (if no nut allergy) Sweet Almond (if no nut allergy) Apricot Kernel Soya Bean | Jojoba Borage Calendula Carrot Wheatgerm (if no wheat allergy) |
From the age of 7, recipes can be used as long as the essential oils are administered at one third of the dosage listed.
From 13 years old, adult dosage can be used. However with Puberty now starting younger and younger, we recommend you use a minimum dosage.
Some books will list higher quantities, however in aromatherapy, more is not better and can be detrimental to one’s health.
Please note: Lavender is a stimulant as well as a relaxant… 1-2 drops to relax, 3-5 drops to stimulate. It is also a very powerful oil (a natural antibiotic), and should not be used everyday as an immunity builds up to it, and then it won’t work on a physical level on the body when needed.