Kid Friendly Kit

Description

Many parents love the idea of using chemical-free, natural products to enhance their children’s well-being. But are essential oils safe for kids? Yes, if you carefully follow safety and dilution guidelines. Below are parents’ favorite essential oils for kids ages 2 and up. Choose 3 of these to make your own Kid Friendly Essential Oil Kit and receive a handy case so you can take them with you. Travel cases come in blue, orange, red, or green.

Essential Oils and Synergy Blends – Choose your favorite 3

Eucalyptus Smithii
Latin name: Eucalyptus smithii
Properties: Analgesic, anticatarrhal, anti-infectious, antiviral, balancing, decongestant, expectorant
Use for: Respiratory congestion, immune support, insect bite

Diffusion: Use 2-5 drops and follow diffuser manufacturer’s instructions to fill the air with therapeutic aroma.

Chest Rub: Add 1-5 drops of essential oil to 1 oz of carrier oil, use a few drops of the blend and apply to chest.

Lavender, French
Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia
Properties: Exhaustion, imbalance, irritability, restlessness, anxiety, anger
Use for: Minor cuts, scrapes, burns, skin irritations, headache, sleep, anxiety, tension

Bath: Mix 1-2 drops in 2 teaspoons of carrier oil and use about 1/2 of this per bath. Fill the bathtub with warm water; add essential oil mixture; swirl the water to mix well, then help the child into the bath.

Magic Wand”: Roll and twist a paper towel. Put 2-3 drops on the end and allow the child to wave it and breathe in the aroma.

Mandarin
Latin name: Citrus  deliciosa
Properties: Restlessness, melancholy, anxiety
Use for: Digestive issues, irritability, constipation, sleep, anxiety

Diffusion: Use 2-5 drops and follow diffuser manufacturer’s instructions to fill the air with therapeutic aroma.

Cloth toy: Put 1-2 drops on a favorite cloth toy.

Tea Tree
Latin name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Properties: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive
Use for: Minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, head lice, cold sores, acne

Minor cuts and scrapes:
Band Aid: Place 1 drop of essential oil on the pad of a Band Aid; apply Band Aid to the area in need.
Wash: Add 20 drops to a bottle with 1 pint warm water. Shake well, then pour the mixture through a coffee filter; store in a glass bottle. Use to clean cuts, scrapes and grazes.

Thyme ct. linalol
Latin name:  Thymus vulgaris
Properties: Antibacterial, antispasmodic, antiseptic, expectorant, antimicrobial, antifungal, disinfectant
Use for: Coughs, minor infections (viral, colds, flu), muscular pain, warts

Diffusion: Use 2-5 drops and follow diffuser manufacturer’s instructions to fill the air with therapeutic aroma.

Chest Rub: Add 1-5 drops of essential oil to 1 oz of carrier oil, use a few drops of the blend and apply to chest.

Be Calm Roll-On
Ingredients: Chamomile Roman, Dill, Fennel Sweet, Lavender, Mandarin Red
Properties: Soothe and calm children when they are upset, cranky, over-tired or over-stimulated

Anytime: (Use only for children over the age of 3) Apply directly on your chest, torso, back of neck, shoulders, and bottom of feet. You can also apply a small amount in the palm of your hands; cup your hands over your nose and inhale the aroma.

Note: This product reflects significant savings and is thereby excluded from any discounts or coupon offers

The Methods of Use are general guidelines. Individual sensitivities, desired results, and the characteristics of the essential oil(s) used must all be considered. Adjust methods and proportions accordingly.

For external use only. Always dilute before use. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid eyes and other sensitive areas. Keep away from direct flame – essential oils are flammable. If pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before using essential oils. Store at room temperature and avoid direct sunlight.

Aromatherapy: The use of natural, aromatic substances, known as essential oils, to enhance the well-being of body, mind, and spirit. (This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. No information provided is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)