Essential Oils in the Nursery

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• Hi, I've a 1 month old baby. I love and usually diffuse "Stress Away" oil in my room during bedtime, my baby is sharing the same room with us. May I know the content of Stress Away whether is it safe to use for my baby and I should limit to diffuse 5 minutes only & 3 times a week?

  • Hi Caris, To safeguard the health of your children, the essential oils should not be diffused in their immediate proximity or for long periods of time without the prior consent of a pediatric physician. We also suggest diffusing a small amount of essential oil for short periods of time until you have determined if your children have any sensitivity to diffusing. Thanks for stopping by with your question!

• Hi there!
  I want to make a lice spray to use on children 5 years of age and younger. Is it safe to use Rosemary? I was going to mix in a 2oz bottle distilled water, 1 tsp witch hazel and 10 drops each of tea tree, lavender, and rosemary to spray them with before school. Please advise. thanks!

  • Hi Rachel, Young Living’s products are intended only for the use listed on individual labels—either for topical/aromatic use or as a dietary supplement. Please always refer to the label for usage directions. Because Young Living’s products are not labeled to be used as drugs, they are not intended for use in the treatment or cure of disease or any abnormal function of the body, including ailments or injuries. Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury. We advise that you consult with a medical professional on your specific issue. Thanks for stopping by!

• Hello, I have a very premature baby. He was born at 25 weeks. He is now 5 months old but really only 7 weeks. He is pretty colicky sometimes and was wondering if its just too early to use anything for him? I just purchased the essential oil starter kit with diffuser. Any help would be appreciated.

  • Hi Misty, Although we do recommend extreme caution when using essential oils for children, through our research and 20+ years of experience, we have found that essential oils can be safe and beneficial for people of all ages. However, due to the extreme sensitivities of children and the fact that individual reactions will vary, we do not have a list of specific oils that can/cannot be used with children available to provide. We suggest consulting a health care provider to determine what is right for your children. We recommend referring to the individual label directions for any age restrictions as well. Essential oils should be diluted for use on children. We suggest using a patch test procedure prior to ensure the oil is properly diluted for the child. To perform a patch test, apply 1-2 drops of EO to a patch of skin such as the forearm.

• I'm looking for a combination of oils to help my almost 3 yr old son's eczema. I found a recipe online for lavendar, frankincense, coconut oil and shae butter. I'm wondering if Elemi could be substituted, since it's in the same family as frankincense?

  • Hi Erica, Young Living’s products are intended only for the use listed on individual labels—either for topical/aromatic use or as a dietary supplement. Please always refer to the label for usage directions. Because Young Living’s products are not labeled to be used as drugs, they are not intended for use in the treatment or cure of disease or any abnormal function of the body, including ailments or injuries. Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury. We advise that you consult with a medical professional concerning your son for specific recommendations.

• What about Gentle Baby - is that okay to diffuse in the nursery of a 2 month old?

• Please tell me more how to use thieves on a 4 years kid. I blended 1:6, mainly applied on hands, legs and neck areas. But my parents said thieves EO still harmful to kid.

  • Hi Goh Lay See, Although we do recommend extreme caution when using essential oils for children, through our research and 20+ years of experience, we have found that essential oils can be safe and beneficial for people of all ages. However, due to the extreme sensitivities of children and the fact that individual reactions will vary, we do not have a list of specific oils that can/cannot be used with children available to provide. We suggest consulting a health care provider to determine what is right for your children. We recommend referring to the individual label directions for any age restrictions as well. Essential oils should be diluted for use on children. We suggest using a patch test procedure prior to ensure the oil is properly diluted for the child. To perform a patch test, apply 1-2 drops of EO to a patch of skin such as the forearm. Thanks for stopping by!

• I am about to have a newborn and looking for Baby Wash and Lotions. The YL website does not show any products although I have seen them on other blogs, etc. Where can I buy these products?

  • Hi Amanda, Our KidScents line of products can be viewed on our website here.

• I use lemon, lavender, stress away blend from YL, peppermint and tea tree oils...
  I usually diffuse the lemon and stress away, use peppermint as a diluted spray for cleaning and air purification, as it keeps spiders and other bugs away from the baby's areas, and tea tree oil (diluted, with a carrier or mixed a few drops with adults shampoo/body wash) to keep clean and control any dermatological issues like dandruff, excema, etc...I have more stuff but the baby is teething and wants to be picked up! <3

• I am seeing a lot of moms suggesting thieves (diluted) for teething babies on their gums. Wouldn't that lead to ingestion? Or is it ok since its diluted?

  • Hi Myrna, We recommend following the usage directions as listed on the label and speaking with a health care provider about the use of diluted Thieves® with children before beginning use. Thanks for stopping by with your question.

• Hi, my girl is 3 years old and currently she is having flu, cough and having phelgm which oil can I apply on her together with v6 ? And my baby is 5 mths old sleeping together with my 3 years old girl which EO I should diffuse? Thanks

  • Hi, there's a great product from Slumber Wunders, called Slumber Belly. We have used it and it really works. My mom used to put an onion in the crib (which also really works) but I prefer the smell of eucalyptus. It's a bunny which holds a pillow pouch in its tummy. The pouch you infuse with a Eucalyptus which has been specially developed for babies and toddlers and then insert it into the bunny's belly. When your girl is ok you can infuse a different pouch with lavender. They sell it on Drugstore.com. I have not seen it on Amazon.

  • Hi Jessica, To safeguard the health of your children, the essential oils should not be diffused in their immediate proximity or for long periods of time without the prior consent of a pediatric physician. We also suggest diffusing a small amount of essential oil for short periods of time until you have determined if your children have any sensitivity to diffusing.

    Young Living’s products are intended only for the use listed on individual labels—either for topical/aromatic use or as a dietary supplement. Please always refer to the label for usage directions. Because Young Living’s products are not labeled to be used as drugs, they are not intended for use in the treatment or cure of disease or any abnormal function of the body, including ailments or injuries. Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury. We recommend speaking with your child’s pediatrician on your specific issue.