Essential oil supplements
Supplements that contain essential oils can be extremely beneficial for
adults; however, children should not take adult supplements unless
the product has been designated as safe for children. Luckily, there are
many essential oil supplements (including dōTERRA products) that are
designed specifically for children. Kids can reap the benefits that essential
oil supplements have to offer, and can still take some adult supplements
when they are designated as safe for the whole family. Be sure to read
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any labels or instructions to make sure that a supplement is safe for your
child to use before giving it to your child for consumption. It is always wise
to consult with your healthcare provider if you have any questions about
giving your child a supplement.
Essential oil storage
One of the best ways to ensure safe use of essential oils with your little
ones is to practice safe storage habits—always keep your essential
oils and essential oil products out of the reach of children. Kids do not
in a place where it cannot be accessed by your children, you will help
ensure their safety.
Remember, essential oils should not be stored in direct sunlight or
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it is to follow dosage guidelines. By keeping your essential oil collection
understand how powerful and potent essential oils are, or how important
anywhere they will be exposed to heat, as this can damage the delicate
chemical profile of the oils and even detract from their benefits. Always
make sure that an essential oil diffuser is placed in a safe area where
children will not be overexposed to an oil and cannot reach the diffuser.
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While it might seem convenient to keep essential oils out in the open,
proper storage is a key component of successfully and safely using
essential oils in a home with children.
leave this lid off for convenience, it is best to make sure that the orifice
reducer is on when storing your essential oils.
child can get if they do happen to find a bottle. While it is tempting to
this orifice reducer can help to limit the amount of essential oils that your
this extra lid to make for easier pouring or diffusion of essential oils, but
a small amount of oil to be released at a time. Parents will often remove
Many essential oil bottles come with an orifice reducer, which allows only