We avoid using Essential Oils on a newborn unless it’s necessary. No matter the brand, Essential oils are typically used highly diluted for babies and young children as compared to use with adults to avoid redness, or any adverse reactions as newborns have very tender skin and organs.
Use 1-2 drops of essential oil to an ounce of a suitable carrier such as; coconut, olive, or almond oil following adequate dilution guidelines as follows (detailed in Essential Oil Safety- by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young):
| AGE | Percentage | Max # Drops |
| infant – 2 yrs | 0.1% – 0.2% | 1 – 2 drops/oz of carrier oil |
| 2 – 6 yrs | 1% – 2% | 9 – 24 drops/ oz of carrier oil |
| 6 – 14 yrs | 1.5% – 3+% | 12 – 28 drops/ oz of carrier oil |
Measurements/conversions (by volume)
30 ml= 1 fl oz = 600 drops = 2 Tbsp
5 ml = 1/6 fl oz = 100 drops = 1 tsp
1 ml = 1/30 fl oz=20 drops = 1/5tsp
Diffusing the oils in a baby’s room is an effective way to reap the benefit of Essential Oil molecules or apply appropriately diluted oil to the back, stomach, chest, or bottoms of the baby’s feet. Peppermint, eucalyptus, and rosemary essential oils are all avoided in younger children(12 yrs and under) because they contain a chemical constituent called cineol 1,8 and menthol.
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