Heavily scented products can sometimes be irritating due to the use of synthetic fragrances and included chemicals.

This need not be so.

By using essential oils you will not only have a much stronger and more accurate smell, you will also reap the associated health benefits of these oils.
You should always use organic oils where possible and buy only from a reputable supplier.

I will start with a list of essential oils suitable for use on infants. Please remember they are NEVER to be ingested! and should always be diluted down when using on sensitive skin and infants.

What oils safe to use on infants?

From the moment they are born, infants can benefit from essential oils. However, due to their sensitive little body systems, you must be careful with the essential oils that you use with infants.
Generally speaking, you want to dilute essential oils used on infants more than you would for the same product on children or adults.

To treat very dry skin for infants put 2 drops of Lavender, 2 drops of Chamomile, and 1 drop of Geranium into 1 ounce of a base lotion.

For children you could increase Lavender to 6, Chamomile to 4, and Geranium to 2.

For adults, the dry skin blend would contain 10 drops Lavender, 7 drops of Chamomile, and 4 drops of Geranium.

The following oils are safe to use with newborns: Chamomile Roman, Chamomile German, Geranium, Yarrow, and Dill.

From 2 months old on, you can also use Mandarin, Eucalyptus, Coriander, and Neroli. After 6 months you can add Palma Rosa, Calendula, Grapefruit, Ginger, and Tea Tree.

Please be safe with your oils and keep them out of reach of children and diluted when using.Consult your doctor prior to use especially if your infant has any health concerns.

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