Mama's Toolbox: Essential Oil Healing Support Roll-On Blends for Children
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Let me guess: You’re here because you deeply care about what you put on your littles’ skin and are looking for some inspiration on how to best support them naturally when their immune system is down, or an ouchie has happened?
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It really does not have to be complicated to support their healing. Essential oil roll-on blends can be a tiny but mighty tool to help your children get better.
And the best past? You can easily make those roller blends at home with just a few supplies.
Of course, you always have the option to order a custom blend (or one of those I am suggesting below) if you don’t feel like DIY’ing one yourself.
Mama’s Toolbox Roll-On Blends for Children
O W I E S A W A Y
2 Drops Lavender
1 Drop Helichrysum
1 Drop Frankincense
SUGGESTED USE:
Gently apply to bumps and bruises to support healing (refrain from using on broken skin, though).
T U M M Y A I D
2 Drops Sweet Orange
1 Drop Roman Chamomile
1 Drop Cardamom
SUGGESTED USE:
Massage on tummy up to three times daily to help digestion and ease stomach upset.
B R E A T H E E A S Y
2-3 Drops Lemon
1 Drop Frankincense
1 Drop Cypress (for 3+ years)
SUGGESTED USE:
Rub on chest, upper back, and bottom of feet up to three times daily, up to seven days in a row, to support clear airways, congestion, coughs.
I M M U N E H E L P
2-3 Drops Lemon
2 Drops Lavender
1 Drop Frankincense
SUGGESTED USE:
Roll down spine and on bottom of feet up to three times a day when child shows sign of sickness.
I T C H B E G O N E
3 Drops Lavender
2 Drops Roman Chamomile
SUGGESTED USE:
Apply to stings or very minor burns (incl. sunburn) to help ease pain and support skin healing.
Essential Oils Needed to Make These Blends
If you want to bring essential oils into your home, for diffusing, to benefit from their therapeutic properties, and to specifically make the above mentioned essential oil roll-on blends, here are the ones you’ll need:
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
Helichrysum italicum
Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens — optional for the Breathe Easy Blend)
How to make an essential oil Roll-On
To a 10 ml roller ball bottle add drops of essential oils and fill the remainder of the bottle with carrier oil (such as jojoba, fractionated coconut, apricot kernel, or sweet almond oil).
Close lid; give it a little shake. Your essential oil roll-on is ready.
Essential Oil Blends: Safety
The blends mentioned above are generally safe for children 2+ years old. You can increase the number of essential oil drops based on child’s age. Please refer to my Kids Essential Oil Dilution Recommendations Printable as a helpful little cheat sheet to adjust the dilution safely, according to your child’s age.
If you have more children, start by using the lowest dilution ratio based on age of the youngest child.
Please patch test on child’s feet first to make sure no irritation occurs
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Disclaimer: The above information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. The information is never a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis especially when pregnant, nursing, taking specific medication, having a medical condition, or undergoing medical treatment. If you are looking for guidance from a certified aromatherapy practitioner, you are welcome to reach out to me at any time and I will be in touch.