Essential Oils for Children

Having children is one of the most rewarding and difficult things that you will do on god’s green earth. If you have children you will notice that most of their fears are imaginary. Their overly active and stimulant minds can cause restlessness and insomnia.

My nephew for instance would stay up all night because he thought he had a monster under his bed. My brother would then gently massage him with some lavender oil. The smell of which used to relax my nephew and he’d fall asleep muttering words about Spiderman.

Aromas and good blood stimulation can help one relax and ultimately fall asleep much faster. Here is how you can help your toddlers get a good night’s rest.

Use diffuser blends:

Diffusers basically disperse the smell of essential oils across the room. By using the right combination of oils you can help create an entire mood in the room. By using these blends you can arouse drowsiness, decrease stress and clear the minds of your children. These blends are also known to reduce anxiety and symptoms related to it.

Here are a few blends that can help promote better sleep:

·       Sweet dreams

4 drops lavender

2 drops cedarwood

2 drops wild orange

1 drop ylang ylang

·       Sleep Thyme

1 drop thyme

1 drop majoram

·       Bedtime stories

1 drop fennel

5 drops lemon

2 drops wild orange

1 drop cedarwood

·       Sleep In

3 drops vetiver

3 drops doTerra Serenity

·       Sweet slumber

3 drops of bergamont

2 drops of cedarwood

1 drop majoram

·       Good Night

3 drops juniper berry

3 drops bergamot

2 drops vetivar

·       Sleep dreams

3 drops lavender

4 drops lime

2 drops peppermint

Here are some of the best essential oils to support healthy sleep habits:

Essentialoils are loved by all because they can set a better mood in everyday life in different situations. They can calm the emotions of young boy who feels anxious about imaginary spiders or man tired from long hours at the office. Essentialoils can help you stay calm when there are a hundred things on your mind.

You can use a combination of these oils to keep your child calm and promote a healthy sleeping routine.

·       Lavender essential oil

This may come as no surprise to you all. Lavender is known for its calming and relaxing effects on the body. This oil can be used by people of all ages. It has a wonderful and sweet aroma which is bound to bring you a goodnights rest. Research has shown it helps to slow your heart rate, increase drowsiness, lower your blood pressure and promote calming

·       Frankincense oil:

This oil is one of my absolute favorites. It is excellent for the family as it is helpful in balancing emotions, supporting healthy sleep, calming your mind, and promoting overall health  

·       Cedarwood oil:

This is one of the cheapest essential oils you can find in the market. It will provide you with excellent value for money. Cedarwood oil supports healthy functions in the pineal gland, which is responsible for the release of melatonin (sleep hormone). This will help your child sleep through the night.