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from Bod 4 bubs site on: aromatherapy use with
babies
and children
aromatherapy is the use of plant
essences, also known as essential oils, to combat physical ailments and promote
emotional well being.
it is an ancient practice that can be very effective
for babies when used in the proper dilution. Dr. Alan R. Hirsh, a psychiatrist
who is neurological director of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation
in Chicago, believes that babies are influenced by what they smell. In his latest
book, ‘Life’s a Smelling Success‘Dr.
Hirsh examines how scents can stimulate infants’ brains and potentially enhance
cognitive development.
there are several safe essential oils that can provide
relief for baby ailments such as restlessness, colic, or insomnia. the essential
oils most commonly found in aromatherapy products include lavender, chamomile,
mandarin, marjoram, neroli, jasmine, melissa, fennel, and pettigrain. for instance,
a bedtime bath featuring essential oils of lavender and chamomile can help calm
a fussy baby and gently induce sleep. how much is safe to
use?
it is important to point out the difference between pure, natural essential
oils, and fragrance oils or other synthetic oils that have no healing properties
at all and can irritate young skin.
use only half the amount of essential oils
when dealing with children that you would use for an adult. for babies up to two
years old a 1% dilution is recommended (5 drops essential oil to 2T carrier oil).
after two years a 2% dilution may be used (10 drops essential oil 2T carrier oil).
bod for bubs abides to the less than 1% dilution in their products.
it is not
recommended to use essential oils on babies younger than 6 weeks old. they are
still developing in many ways and are adjusting to life outside the womb.
essential
oils are too strong in most instances to use at this stage.
after 6 weeks of
age the most suitable oils to use on a daily basis are chamomile, marjoram, rose
maroc, orange and lavender. as the child grows older, there are more oils that
become appropriate for use.
the table on the following page includes essential
oils that are commonly accepted for use with babies and children. essential
oils commonly accepted
for babies and children: chamomile
lemon eucalyptus rose marjoram
eucalyptus mandarin sweet orange jasmine
geranium
neroli tea tree sandalwood
lavender aromatherapy applications
and
benefits for infants and children
there are several methods of application
you may employ with children.
one of the most therapeutic and enjoyable for
both parent and child is massage.
studies have shown that babies who are massaged
regularly are more relaxed, eat and sleep better, and have less colic and constipation.
one of the best reasons to massage your baby though, is that it promotes bonding
between parent and child, and a baby who is bonded is going to adjust to new situations
and life in general, much more easily.
another application is where there are
skin complaints such as eczema, nappy rash. used with the appropriate base oils
or creams, essential oils that have anti-infl ammatory properties such as lavender
and chamomile, can assist in the
healing process of these ailments.
avoiding
the harsh chemicals usually suggested for these complaints (such as tar and sorbelene
cream) would be best for baby, as they tend to make the situation worse.
remember,
you’re the only one they’ve got.
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