We get questions over and over about how to safely use oils on the kiddos. So this will hopefully be a starting point to get you feeling educated and empowered to start oiling up those babes!

Babies! One day - 2 years old

Young Living suggest ⅛ the labeled concentration of all oils on babies from ages 0-1. Be sure to reference the safe list below to avoid oils not suggested for use under two before using a blend or single. These include:

Eucalyptus
Basil
Juniper
Peppermint
Hyssop
Wintergreen

“Children are in general more delicate and some oils such as eucalyptus and peppermint have very strong smells which can, in rare cases, lead to respiratory distress. Be careful when wearing strong smelling oils, diffusing or using around a newborn or young child. Babies also have much thinner, more delicate skin than adults, and tend to be very sensitive to the potency of essential oils. Diluting with a natural lotion is always a good choice.”
- Debra Rayburn, Gentle Babies

So how exactly do you “dilute” oils?

Diluting is “watering down” the potency of essential oils which is key for kids. These are the suggested dilution ratios straight from Young Living!

But first let’s talk about what you can use to dilute those oils! These are our top two carrier oils for dilution.

First up...Coconut Oil:
Coconut oil comes from the flesh of the coconut and can be very noursing to the skin. If you as a mom can use coconut oil without breakouts or dashing that may occur in some people (it has a tendency to clog pores) then feel free to use some as your carrier oil.

Next...Young Living’s V6:
This blend is super handy because it comes with a pump. You can set it next to your oils to create an “oils station” and be ready to go any moment. V6 contains coconut, sesame, grape, sweet almond, wheat germ, sunflower and olive oils.

SAFETY

Safety is important when it comes to using essential oils. It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the information available, but using common sense and starting gradually will help ease any sort of intimidation you might feel as you begin using essential oils in your everyday life.

Store essential oils in a cool, dark place with lids tightly closed (and always out of reach of children).

Always use and store EOs in glass containers, especially when drinking them in water, since most plastic products contain chemicals that can be broken down by the oil.

Citrus oils are photosensitive and when applied to skin, they may cause a rash or dark pigmentation on skin exposed to UV rays or direct sunlight within 1-2 days after application.

Two holes EO’s should never be applied.. EYES AND EARS! Should irritation or accidental contact with eyes occur, never use water to clear the EO (they are not water-soluble). Instead use a V6 vegetable oil complex from Young Living or other carrier oil (such as coconut oil or vitamin e oil) to cleanse the area and reduce discomfort.

You'll also want to keep carrier oils (like coconut, olive, vitamin e, sweet almond oil, etc.) on hand for dilution when necessary.

Again, these are just general notes on safety and usage information. EOs are an amazing, natural way to approach health and wellness for your family, but because of Young Living's purity and grade of oils, they should be used with knowledge and respect. This is said not to scare you, but for you to realize that they DO work and can successfully be implemented into your family's daily life with common sense.

Using oils with children:

1. Topically
Place drops of oils into a bowl, in a roller, or in your hand and add your carrier oil. Always dilute when applying oils on infants and young children.

When beginning topical use, it can be wise to start slowly on the bottoms of the feet and gradually test on other areas for sensitivity.

2. Aromatic
Inhaling: Breathing in essential oils directly influences the control center of the brain, the hypothalamus. This area sends instructions through our body concerning sleep patterns, mood, behavior, appetite, and the release of certain hormones.

3. Diffusing: This is an excellent method for purifying the air, boosting mood, and creating a healthy atmosphere. Follow the direction accompanying your diffuser, and always watch for the water line since an over-full diffuser may not function correctly.

Diffusers are awesome in your kids rooms and can also function as a nightlight.

After a few years of using oils, some of us have come up with common blends that we use on our kids. You can read through them and gather info on WHEN to use them based on their names! :)

Rollers make applying oils SO easy!!
Purchase the handy roller bottles from Amazon, LIfe Science Publishing or your local natural grocers to make these blends ready to go on the fly!

Back to School:
Thieves + Lemon + Carrier Oil

Frosty Nose:
Tea Tree + Lemon + Thieves + Carrier Oil

Vapo - Rize:
Eucalyptus Blue + Lemon + RC + Raven + Carrier Oil

Calm it Down:
Valor or Valor II + Patchouli + Lavender + Vetiver + Stress Away + Carrier Oil

SLEEP

It is very important that we all get our sleep! Because let's be honest, when you've been up all night every night....you're not very nice.

We need our kids to sleep!

Some oils from the Premium Starter Kit that are great for creating a relaxing and calming environment at bedtime are Lavender, Frankincense, Northern Lights Black Spruce and Copaiba (pronounced CO-puh-EE-ba).

Lavender is one of YL's most popular oils and has an incredibly soothing and refreshing aroma. Other ideas are Cedarwood, Orange, Peace & Calming, Valor, Tranquil Roll-On, Roman Chamomile, Valerian, RutaVala Roll On, Stress Away and SleepyIze (from the KidScents line).

1.) Diffuse bedroom with 1-2 drops of Lavender, Copaiba, and/or Frankincense 30 minutes before bedtime to create a relaxing environment.

2.) If you don't have enough diffusers to go around, make a pillow spray and spray bedding and under bed before bedtime. This strategy is great for little babes under 6 months. You can also sprinkle a drop or two on your child’s sheets, blankets, or stuffed animals.

RECIPE:
4 oz. spray bottle
3 oz distilled water
1 oz witch hazel (can be purchased at local health and beauty section or Amazon)
3 drops Lavender
3 drops Copaiba
3 drops Frankincense (Shake before each use)
*Gentle Baby is also a great alternative oil to use in this recipe!

3.) Apply topically 1 diluted drop Lavender, Copaiba, or Frank to bottoms of feet and down the spine about 30 minutes before bed. You can also whip up a sleepy cream in a small jar…. oils and coconut oil. It helps the oils last longer, and is easy to keep in the bedroom.

For big kids, it is so fun to get them in on the oily sleep routine. Get them excited about which oils they'd like in the diffuser for sleep or which they'd like rubbed on their feet and spine. They will love it!

EAR HEALTH

Earaches are the worst. Well, almost the worst. Especially when your little has the sickies and pressure is building up in there, or worse, turning into something nasty!

Purification, Lemon, and Lavender are great oils to use to comfort your babes, support proper drainage, and try to stop things before they get too far.

-Apply 1 drop of Lavender and one drop of Purification (lemon if you’re out of purification) to a cotton ball and lay over the ear canal (DO NOT put oils directly into the ear). This is best to do when they're napping or they'll never lie still.)

Next apply diluted Lavender, Purification, and Lemon on the outside of the ear and down the neck. Start behind the ear and rub downward. You can continue to make downward strokes from the ear down to help the ear feel and drain better.

-The above techniques work amazingly for big kids and adults alike. It is also a good idea to make up a roll-on of those oils, adding Peppermint during the Spring time if anyone in your house suffers from the season.

BABY BUMS!

Let's talk baby bums! They are so cute, and squishy, and tiny, and soft, and perfect. Let's keep them that way! Let your diaper cream be more than just a barrier, and make it work to support that sweet little tushy.

Diaper Cream Recipe:
1/4 Cup Shea Butter
1/8 Cup Coconut Oil
2 Tbsp Grapeseed or Sweet Almond Oil
10 Drops Lavender
10 Drops Frankincense
10 Drops Tea Tree

*Lavender and Frankincense are superb skin support oils and Tea Tree helps to keep the nasties at bay.

Directions:
Melt Carrier oils in a double boiler (or a make shift one). Pour into a jar and let it cool to the touch. When it no longer feels warm, but is not yet solid, add essential oils. Stir and place in the fridge until solid.

Apply to baby bum every diaper change, or at the first sign of redness.

*Add beeswax to your recipe for a higher level of moisture protection.

If you’re not a DIY er, you will LOVE YL’s SEEDLINGS DIAPER RASH CREAM!

Let’s talk teething!

Teething is no fun for littles or for parents. Like...REALLY no fun. Thankfully....We can help with that!

Instead of turning to something we'd rather not be putting into our babes' bodies, they can get some sweet relief from essential oils.

For young babies, apply diluted Frankincense, Copaiba, or Thieves to the gums and along the outside of the jawline. You can also apply diluted lavender to the outside of the jaw for additional soothing.

For older children, you can use diluted Clove or Thieves on the gum and tooth area. These bring soothing comfort to your little ones so they are able to sleep great, eat and drink with ease, and feel like the happy little campers they are!

In a small jar add:
4 drops oil of choice
2 teaspoons carrier oil like coconut or olive.
Dip your finger or a Q-Tip into the blend and apply where needed! Moms with big kids, this works well for mouth aches from braces, too!

Grocery stores, daycare, nurseries, play dates... OH MY! These places can make even the most laid back mamas freak out about their littles picking up yuck.

This is where immune support and wellness come in! Working to support and maintain a healthy immune system is key to avoid feeling like your little is constantly sick. Colds, flus, and yuckies are a normal part of life, but if you are going all fall and winter with no relief, something in the system is breaking down!

The best way to help your babes keep their bug fighters in tip-top shape (along with good sleep, balanced diets, and all that jazz ;)) is to incorporate a daily wellness regimen.

Three excellent oils for supporting immune systems are Frankincense, Lemon, and Thieves.

Use alone, or combine the three oils. Whip up a cream or a roll-on and apply to feet bottoms and spine every day as a preventative. Did you know that a lot of sickness lives in the spine? If your babe is feeling under the weather then use more often. Apply to chest, spine, and even the glands in the neck every few hours.

Remember, if you are comfortable using Thieves on a baby that is under a year old, dilute heavily so as not to cause any skin irritation.

Another great way to keep immune systems up in the house is to diffuse Thieves and Purification. All. The. Time.

Baby got a tummy bug?

Rub diluted DiGize clockwise over their tummy. Top with Peppermint for an extra boost (and to mask the smell of the yucky DiGize ;)) You could also use TummyGize, a pre diluted tummy blend from the KidScents line designed to support little tummies.

Mommies and mommies of bigs.

Add some Peppermint and Oregano into your roll-ons. Peppermint enhances the effects of other oils, and Oregano is THE BUSINESS when kicking germy butt. You can also drink one drop of Lemon, one drop of Peppermint, and one drop of Thieves in honey and stirred into tea when you feel a scratch in your throat.

So basically, oil up!! Plants are natures remedies and they work so well when used consistently. The best part? No side effects.

Little sleep. Raging hormones. Demanding babies. Everyone touching you all the time. #allthequestions, an endless abyss of laundry. Mamas.....we need love, too.

Here are some of our favorite ways to get our mommy groove back:

-Diffuse Lavender and Stress Away to create a calm home.

-Apply Stress Away at all times, keep it in your pocket. Add Frankincense for an extra kick in the pants.

-Diffuse Lemon and Peppermint to uplift your mood, wake you up, and get you feeling energized!

-Apply Lemon and Frankincense on the back of neck and base of the skull to help fight that mommy brain we all know and hate.

For stretch marks:

Lemon, Frankincense, and Lavender mixed with Vitamin E oil are excellent to help reduce their appearance.

Lavender deodorant:

On days where you just don’t have time to shower (which is 90% of the days) homemade deodorant with Lavender is fantastic! It makes you smell good, keeps you dry, and most importantly does NOT contain aluminum which has been linked to some real scary stuff.

Recipe:

6 tsp of coconut oil,

¼ cup arrowroot powder,

¼ cup of baking soda

Mash into a bowl until a paste forms. Add 10-20 drops of lavender oil. Not a DIY girl? Put a couple drops of Copaiba in your hands and rub it in your armpits. BOOM. Done.

Dry Shampoo:

No time to wash your hair again? Dry shampoo, all the way!

Add 5 drops of Lavender essential oil to arrowroot powder and whisk together. Can be stored in a glass spice shaker or in a glass jar and applied with a makeup brush. (1/4 cup of arrowroot powder or cornstarch for light colored hair OR 2 TBS arrowroot/cornstarch and 2 TBS cocoa powder for dark hair)

Feeling Hormonal:

Call on any of the emotional oils and use them every day, all day.

Some ideas: BELIEVE, RELEASE, ACCEPTANCE, JOY, PEACE & CALMING, HARMONY, INNER CHILD.

Neglecting your sex life?

First of all, apply Stress Away, and don't fret. It's only a season and we're doing our very best. Secondly, get yourself some Orange and Ylang Ylang. Apply to forearms and inner thighs prior to gettin' down. You'll thank us later!

Bath Time:

Two drops of Peace and Calming and two drops of Lavender into a handful of epsom salts and stirred into a bath is my favorite way to wind down after a rollercoaster of a day.

Achey and tired muscles?

Grab some coconut oil and PanAway and put your hubby to work, massaging away your troubles.

Hosting a playdate?

Set your worries aside, and diffuse Thieves and Purification while your guests are over to help everyone stay healthy. Also keep that Thieves Household Cleaner handy to wipe things down afterwards and Thieves handsoap to wash hands coming & going.

Lastly, Chocolate.

Add some peppermint EO to your brownie mix and hide them in the freezer. It's called "Secret Dessert" and every mom has a right to it!

The time when you have nearly zero options when you get sick!

The moment you get pregnant, your mind starts racing about everything you’re putting into your body! Am I supposed to eat that? Can I use that? Can I take that? Is this safe?

Here are a few tips throughout each trimester...

+First Trimester:
If you’re in your first trimester, you might have an aversion to oils because they smell so strong... especially when your senses are heightened! Don’t feel bad and don’t give up!!! It’s completely normal! It happens to nearly every pregnant woman I’ve talked to on our oily team!

The biggest suggestion we can make during the first trimester is use Peppermint! It.is.your.friend! If you’re experiencing nausea, this is the one to grab! While there are no cures for nausea during this time, peppermint has helped so many woman! Rub directly onto the stomach or inhale if you can. If your skin becomes sensitive to overuse, dilute first!

Next biggest suggestion would be Essentialzymes-4

If you are having trouble with indigestion or digestive issues of any kind, then this is a good option. A lot of women also experience gas because their body is not able to break down foods like it normally does and Essentialzymes-4 is a HUGE help with this.

+Second Trimester:
You’re starting to feel better, energy is coming back and you’re seeing the light of day again. Your bff during this time is Ningxia Red. Support that baby and your body with incrredivle cellular nutrition. There are many testimonies of healthy placentas and Ningxia Red use as well. It is a great “multivitamin” that’s full of protein and iron! As always, bring the nutritional facts into your midwife or OBGYN to get their advice.

Mama + Ningxia Red = Super-Mama.

Try a 30 day challenge and see for yourself! It’s unlike anything, it’s natural, it’s tasty, and it’s perfect for antioxidant and energy support.

A few fun facts:
+Fantastic taste with no "junk-juice" (e.g., apple, white grape, pear, etc.) or added sugar.

+Contains a great whole food source of protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins.

+Contains therapeutic grade essential oils of yuzu, lemon, tangerine and orange.

+Contains natural antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body against free radicals.

+Natural form of energy without sugar, caffeine or other artificial stimulants.

+Third Trimester:
Ningxia Red, Essentialzymes, and Gentle Baby!!!

Your belly is growing and growing! You will want to really keep it moisturized. Gentle Baby, Lavender and Frankincense are all really great options to add into a carrier oil, whipped body butter or natural lotion for this! Those three can even help reduce the appearance of stretch marks that you may already have.

Oils to have on hand when the BIG day comes!

If you’re using oils expect everyone who comes in your room to comment about how amazing they smell!

Tips:
Every single oil that is grounding is a great option for diffusing to create strength.

Grounding oils include: Frankincense, Grounding, Trauma Life, White Angelica, Balsam Fir, Idaho Black Spruce, Idaho Blue Spruce and any oil that comes from a deep rooted plant.

Remember when choosing oils there isn’t ONE perfect one! There are so many options and each is unique to you! Go with your gut and read up on each.

Claraderm, Claraderm, Claraderm: Get it! Use it! Splurge on this spray bottle and use it before and after birth!!!

#1 suggested oil for birth prep.

When using oils during birth, have someone else handle the oils. If you all of the sudden have an aversion to a smell, you don’t want to have the lingering scent on your hands. Anytime you want to inhale a scent without diffusing, apply to a damp washcloth and breathe in.

Adding calming oils to the bath water during birth is another great option.

Read through the combos in the picture for some really amazing options to get you ready! Follow your instinct.

Baby Wash, Baby Lotion, Baby Baby Wipes, Baby Oil, Baby Linen Spray. No DIY here!

Works for baby bums
Sticky fingers and faces
Make up remover wipes
‘Get fresh’ again quick wipes...
Laundry Dryer Sheets...

Why Seedlings?

The soothing, plant-based formulas use infant-safe essential oils and are formulated without harmful ingredients to help you gently comfort and care for your little one.

Backed by Young Living’s Seed to Seal guarantee, the Seedlings lineup is formulated with your baby’s delicate skin in mind, using clean, natural ingredients that’ll leave you with peace of mind and your baby feeling snug and secure.

So many women experience many emotions while going through the transition of having a new addition to the family. It can be unexpected to have these emotions that you haven’t experienced before. It can be overwhelming and stressful and you might feel a little out of control with where your thoughts take you.

Many times, this is the effects of hormones being out of balance. Your body has just gone through the biggest change of your life.

The #1 suggested oil during this transition is Progessence Plus.

Do not go on suffering if you’re experiencing emotions that are unusual to you! Talk to one of us, talk to your friends. It’s normal, you are normal and you just need support.

Progessence Plus is safe all through breastfeeding. It’s contains essential oils and a natural form of Progesterone made from wild yams.