Aromatherapy for Baby
Newborns to 2 weeks:
Avoid use of all essential oils. Carrier oils such as Jojoba/Sweet Almond on their own are nice to use for massage & skin nourishment.
2 weeks to 4 months:
- Use 1 drop only of Lavender oil in bath to relax and calm, or
- blend in 10ml carrier oil for body massage (avoid face),
- or add to 5 ml carrier oil for foot massage to soothe irritability. Rub thumbs from centre of sole towards the bottom of toes and over balls of feet.
Blends for babies 4 months onwards:
- Antibacterial: tea tree, lavender - 1 drop each in nappy rinse water.
- Colic: lavender, geranium - 1 drop lavender in warm water, soak/wring flannel and apply to abdomen. Also, 1 drop each in 15ml carrier oil & massage in circular clockwise motion on belly.
- Cradle Cap: geranium, eucalyptus - 1 drop each in 15ml jojoba, apply to scalp in morning.
- Heat rash: lavender, sandlewood - 1 drop each to 15 gms barrier cream or zinc & castor oil cream. Smooth over affected areas as requested.
- Sleeplessness/Irritability: orange, lavender, geranium. 1 drop each in warm bath 3 times weekly. Agitate water well. Add 2 drops each to vapouriser, or 2 drops in 50ml carrier oil, massage body & feet. Place 1 drop only on hanky or childs clothing.
- Teething: lavender - 1 drop in 10mls carrier oil. Gently apply to jawline, upper neck & cheeks.