Peppermint is not recommended for children under age 6.
Eucalyptus radiata for babies.
Essential oils for babies.
These include the following.
Their dermal maximum recommendation is 20.
We use this one.
There is a risk that it can slow a babies breathing too much.
Eucalyptus radiata essential oil safety information tisserand and young indicate that due to its 1 8 cineole content eucalyptus radiata essential oil may cause cns and breathing problems in young children.
They caution against using eucalyptus radiata oil on or near the face of children under 10.
Nasal aspirator a nasal aspirator can be used to clear mucus from the baby s nose.
Eucalyptus and the cineole chemotype of rosemary are on the list of essential oils to avoid using on children under age 10.
You can use milder oils such as fir needle or cedarwood if you prefer.
Among other things it helps slow down respiration.
Globulus the chemical that can conjure up so much natural magic is also known as 1 8 cineole eucalyptol.
Distilled lemon citrus limon dill anethum sowa eucalyptus eucalpytus radiata lavender lavandula angustifolia.
Use a good quality essential oil diffuser.
Always use the recommended dose for infants tisserand recommends 2 3 drops of pure eucalyptus radiata or eucalyptus globulus in a diffuser.
Chamomile matricaria chamomilla or chamaemelum nobile german chamomile and roman chamomile are gentle essential oils that can be beneficial.