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Safety Guidelines
As mentioned, the key to safely and successfully using essential oils on children is observing the
special safety guidelines that have been set to protect children from overexposure or sensitivity.
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As a parent, it is important to remember that the rules for using essential oils with children are
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different than those for adults. By observing specific guidelines when it comes to essential oil
dosage, dilution, application, storage, and more, you can help your children safely and effectively
enjoy the benefits that essential oils have to offer. The following are some basic rules to follow
when using essential oils on or around children. Each of these guidelines will be covered in
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greater detail throughout this chapter.
Getting Your Children to Use Essential Oils
Rules for using essential oils with children
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1. Always supervise children during essential oil usage
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6. C
hildren should not take adult supplements without
consulting a healthcare professional
2. Always give a child smaller doses of essential oils than
Using 7. Essential
Oils on oils or in a around
you would give an adult
Always store essential
safe place, Children
out of the
reach of children
3. D
ilute essential oils before using them on children to
reduce the risk for sensitivity
8. E ducate yourself as a parent; always read labels and
manufacturer recommendations
4. Avoid sensitive areas during application
9. C
onsult with your child’s physician before using essential
5. B
eware of sunlight exposure that can lead to sensitivity
oils,
particularly if there are health concerns
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Guidelines
(particularly with citrus oils)
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