As I’m sitting down with stuffed nose and tears in my eyes of the cold I caught from my girls…. It came to me that there is something I need to share with you.
Let’s go back couple of years ago…
When my firstborn started daycare she was 1.5 years old. For 3 years we couldn’t keep 3 weeks in a row being healthy and well. That being worse I caught almost every bug she had… it was like hell…
The cough was the worst… she would cough for days, no one slept during the night, and she would even throw up from straining. Sometimes the dry part would last for 3 days of literally constant coughing. We tried all sorts of remedies…. But not much help really…
The inhalator did help. It’s a really useful stuff…. But you need to be constant and do it for at least 3 times a day for about 10 min… and you know how kids are. I was lucky if I got her to do it for 3-5min.
A dear friend of mine every once in a while mentioned i needed the oil diffuser, and kept going about essential oils and what good it does. Especially for those bugs.
I didn’t listen…
I thought…. Oh, just another advice that will do no good…
Then, a year and a half ago, when all of us girls had the flu that did pass, but I kept coughing for a month… It was horrible. She saw me one day and said: ˝You’re still coughing!!!?˝ Half an hour later she came to my door with a diffuser and some oils and said: ˝Please, try to use it! ˝ 2 DAYS LATER I WAS HEALTHY AS A HORSE!
I still cannot thank her enough for that enlightenment!
So, from that day diffuser is our best friend ever… we use it to scare off mosquitoes, to freshen up the flat, to calm an upset child… and most important to kill all the germs, bugs, and bacillus.
Mostly I use it in my diffuser, but when they are really sick, I put some almond oil on my hand and a drop or two of essential oils, and rub their chest, spine, and feet. YOU MUST NEVER USE IT LIKE THIS UNDILUTED! Almond oil is the best for kid’s skin…. And also great for our hands and cleavage area (my stretch marks got soooo less obvious since I’m using it).
We are now sick 5x less, and it lasts a lot shorter…. And I mean A LOT! Life is just so much better with those magical drops…. This sounds like some fancy slogan haha
A WORD ABOUT OIL DIFFUSERS:
Choose from these two sorts:
- NEBULIZING DIFFUSERS
– They use pressure to diffuse mist of oil. They don’t require water or heat
– Biggest benefit is that they disperse essential oils a lot faster than ultrasonic, and with higher concentration
– They cost more, because you have to put about 30 drops of oils for one session
– Aroma will be stronger then ultrasonic diffuser, but last shorter
– does not produce humidity since it does not contain water
– You fill it with water and essential oils as much as you want. Not needed more than 10-15 drops. Depends on your needs and how strong you want it to be.
– Its budget friendly… it needs less oils and session lasts much longer. Great for nights when kids have a cold
ESSENTIAL OILS:
REMEMBER, ALWAYS USE VERIFIED MANUFACTURERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS. AS IT IS SOMETHING THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BREATHS IN, MAKE SURE TO BUY QUALITY!
There are so many oils you can use… but please. Do some research first on which ones to use based on your kid’s age. Here are some that are from a trustworthy site, but still, do some homework before you start.
i use Pranarom, I just have a lot of confidence in their products
These are the oils suitable for kids, and that I use as well:
|
ESSENTIAL OIL COMMON NAME |
SPECIFIC VARIETY |
REPUTED BENEFITS FOR CHILD |
|
Grapefruit Pink Essential Oil (avoid topical application) |
Citrus paradisi |
Boosts circulation |
|
Lime Essential Oil (avoid topical application) |
Citrus aurantifolia |
Uplifts mood and energy |
|
Lemon Essential Oil (avoid topical application) |
Citrus limon |
Uplifts mood and energy |
|
Mandarin Essential Oil |
Citrus reticulata |
Calms the mind and body |
|
Neroli Essential Oil |
Citrus aurantium L. |
Balances mood for emotional upliftment |
|
Sweet Orange Essential Oil |
Citrus sinensis |
Has relaxing effect |
|
Tangerine Essential Oil |
Citrus reticulata blanco var tangerine |
Supports digestive function |
|
Chamomile Essential Oil (German or Roman) |
Matricaria chamomilla |
Soothing effect on mind and body |
|
Clary Sage Essential Oil |
Salvia sclarea |
Soothes reduces or prevents spasms |
|
Jasmine Absolute |
Jasminum grandiflorum |
Uplifts energy and mood |
|
Lavender Essential Oil |
Lavandula angustifolia |
Sedative property helps to relax the body and calm the mind |
|
Marjoram (Sweet) |
Marjorana hortensis |
Supports respiratory and digestive function |
|
Rose Absolute/Rose Otto |
Rosa damascena |
Sedative quality helps to calm the mind and relax the body |
|
Yarrow Essential Oil (Blue) |
Achillea millefolium |
Calms inflammation |
|
Basil, Sweet Essential Oil |
Ocimum basilicum |
Refreshing scent |
|
Hyssop Essential Oil |
Hyssopus officinalis |
Relaxes body |
|
Marjoram (Sweet) |
Marjorana hortensis L. |
Supports digestive and respiratory function |
|
Patchouli Essential Oil |
Pogostemon cablin |
Uplifts mood |
|
Petitgrain Essential Oil |
Citrus aurantium L. var amara |
Encourages sleep |
|
Tea Tree Lemon Essential Oil (avoid topical application) |
Leptospermum petersonii |
Helps to reduce or eliminate airborne bacteria |
|
Copaiba Basalm Essential Oil |
Copaiba spp |
Calms inflammation |
|
Frankincense Essential Oil |
Boswellia carterii |
Uplifts mood and promotes positive sentiments |
|
Myrrh Essential Oil/Resinoid |
Commiphora myrrha |
Strengthens sense of emotional security |
|
Turmeric Essential Oil |
Curcuma longa |
Helps to relax the body |
|
Vetiver Essential Oil |
Vetiveria zizanoides |
Uplifts energy |
As I am no expert on essential oils, this chart was taken from another site…..They gave me the honor to share their knowledge. You can find useful information on their site: https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/articles/safeforbaby-essential-oils-readytouse-products.html
All I wanted was to share my experience, and how much aromatherapy helped me and my family with kids flu, cough, and how we supported our immune system. I am stunned by the power of essential oils and all the benefits that it has brought to us.
As a mum, I want to help other mums….. Cause together….
WE ARE STRONGER THAN WE ALL THINK!
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