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Using Essential Oils on or around Children
Once you have experienced the effective power of essential oils, incorporating oils into your
lifestyle and daily routine is the next natural step. For many people, that daily routine includes
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children. Many parents wonder, “Are essential oils safe to use on my children?” The simple answer
Safety Guidelines
to this question is yes, but it is important to remember that there are certain safety guidelines
and recommendations to consider when it comes to using essential oils with children. Essential
oils can be safely used on or around children, and just like anything you would use with your
children—topical products, hygienic products, cleaning products, etc.—special caution should
be used when applying oils to children.
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Uses and Applications
Yes, essential oils are safe for children
Because children are smaller and more sensitive than adults and are still developing, it is important to
understand that the rules of essential oils are different for children than they are for parents. Once you have
learned the special safety guidelines required for using essential oils with your children, it is easy to help
your kids reap the benefits that oils have to offer. If your child has specific health conditions or concerns, it is
always wise to consult with your child’s physician before using essential oils on them.
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Getting Your Children to Use Essential Oils
How do I know that essential
oils are safe to use on my
children?
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While special precautions should be taken when using
essential oils around children, parents can still be confident
that it is in fact safe for children to use essential oils.
Using Essential Oils on or around Children