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Essential Oils for Babies and Children

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      Kid Safe Essential Oils

      Babies and children have an especially sensitive sense of smell.  Essential oils are very potent and can be intense and even dangerous for children if they are not properly diluted or if the essential oil is not age appropriate. Essential oils should be diluted heavily before applying to the skin of a baby or child, and should not be administered around children’s eyes, nose, or mouth. Shop Essential Oils for Babies and Children.

      Essential oils are great for people of all ages, but when using essential oil for babies and children, special precautions should be observed.

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      Gentle Essential Oil Blend - 100% Pure Essential Oil Blend for New Mothers, Newborns, Elderly & Sensitive - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
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      Chamomile (Blue) Essential Oil - CO2 Extracted German Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Chamomile (Blue) Essential Oil - CO2 Extracted German Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla)
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      Frankincense Sacra Essential Oil (Boswellia Sacra) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Frankincense Sacra Essential Oil (Boswellia Sacra)
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      Lavender (Bulgaria) Essential Oil - Organic (Lavandula Angustifolia) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Lavender (Bulgaria) Essential Oil - Organic (Lavandula Angustifolia)
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      Rose Hip Seed Oil (Organic) - CO2 Extracted (Rosa Canina) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Rose Hip Seed Oil (Organic) - CO2 Extracted (Rosa Canina)
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      Helichrysum Italicum (Corsican) Essential Oil - Organic (Helichrysum Italicum G. Don) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Helichrysum Italicum (Corsican) Essential Oil - Organic (Helichrysum Italicum G. Don)
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      Chamomile (German) Essential Oil - Blue Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla)
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      Chamomile (Cape) Essential Oil - (Eriocephalus Punctulatus) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Chamomile (Cape) Essential Oil - (Eriocephalus Punctulatus)
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      Lavender (Oregon) Essential Oil - Organic (Lavandula Angustifolia) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Lavender (Oregon) Essential Oil - Organic (Lavandula Angustifolia)
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      Helichrysum Italicum (Organic) Hydrosol (Helichrysum Italicum G. Don) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Helichrysum Italicum (Organic) Hydrosol (Helichrysum Italicum G. Don)
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      Argan Oil - Virgin, USDA Organic - Morocco (Argania Spinosa) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Argan Oil - Virgin, USDA Organic - Morocco (Argania Spinosa)
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      Lavender (Fine French - High Altitude) Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Lavender (Fine French - High Altitude) Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia)
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      Raspberry Seed Oil - Organic - CO2 Extracted (Rubus Idaeus) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Raspberry Seed Oil - Organic - CO2 Extracted (Rubus Idaeus)
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      Lavender (Kashmir) Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Lavender (Kashmir) Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia)
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      Frankincense Papyrifera Essential Oil (Boswellia Papyrifera) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Frankincense Papyrifera Essential Oil (Boswellia Papyrifera)
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      Tamanu Oil - Foraha - Kamani - Organic (Calophyllum Inophyllum) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Tamanu Oil - Foraha - Kamani - Organic (Calophyllum Inophyllum)
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      Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil - Organic - India (Boswellia Serrata) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Frankincense Serrata (Indian Frankincense) Essential Oil - Organic (Boswellia serrata)
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      Magnolia Flower Essential Oil (Michelia Alba) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Magnolia Flower Essential Oil (Michelia Alba)
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      Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil (Boswellia Carterii) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil (Boswellia Carterii)
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      Lavender (New Zealand) Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Lavender (New Zealand) Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia
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      Yarrow Essential Oil (Achillea Millefolium) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Yarrow Essential Oil (Achillea Millefolium)
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      Juniper Berry Essential Oil - Wildcrafted (Juniperus Communis) - Serbia
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      Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes Alba) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes Alba)
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      Frankincense Serrata - CO2 Extracted (Boswellia Serrata) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Frankincense Serrata - CO2 Extracted (Boswellia Serrata)
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      Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil - CO2 Extracted (Boswellia Carterii) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil - CO2 Extracted (Boswellia Carterii)
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      Moringa Seed Oil (Moringa Oleifera) Carrier Oil - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Moringa Seed Oil (Moringa Oleifera) Carrier Oil
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      Frankincense Neglecta Essential Oil - Wildcrafted (Boswellia Neglecta) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Frankincense Neglecta Essential Oil - Wildcrafted (Boswellia Neglecta)
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      Frankincense Frereana Essential Oil - Organic (Boswellia Frereana) - Miracle Botanicals Essential Oils
      Frankincense Frereana Essential Oil - Organic (Boswellia Frereana)
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      Are essential oils safe for babies?

      Many aromatherapists advise not using essential oils on babies under 3 months old. After that, use only gentle oils at a very low dilution, and diffuse them for short periods in a well ventilated room. Hydrosols are an even gentler alternative.

      What are the best essential oils for babies and children?

      Gentle choices include Roman chamomile, Cape chamomile, lavender, mandarin and vetiver, as well as our Sleepy blend. These have soft, calming scents that suit bedtime.

      How much should I dilute essential oils for a child?

      For babies over 3 months, use about 1 drop per ounce of carrier oil. For children aged 2 to 6, up to 1% (about 6 drops per ounce) is a common guideline. Always patch test first.

      Which essential oils should I avoid for children?

      Avoid peppermint, eucalyptus globulus and rosemary near the face of children under 6, because they can affect breathing. Avoid wintergreen and birch entirely, and never give essential oils to a child by mouth.

      How do I diffuse essential oils around a baby?

      Use 1 to 2 drops in a diffuser for 30 minutes or less, in a ventilated room, and keep the diffuser out of reach and not right next to the crib. Stop if your baby seems irritated.