When you plan to start using anything on your baby than you must first ask from a care provider. And using essential oils for babies can also be a serious concern as there are only few essential oils that are safe for babies. Products that are designed for babies with essential oils are more diluted than the normal ones.
Following are the safe essential oils for babies:
1. Lavender
Lavender essential oil helps you to sleep well, feel better instantly when they get sick and stop any pain or discomfort. Every parent want their little to be happy and content and using a natural remedy is the best option. A whiff of lavender can make your kid feel more calm and relaxed. It is one of the best pain reliever, a nice solution for colic and skin rashes, eases up fever and congestion thereby giving a perfect boost to your child’s mood and emotions.
2. Roman Chamomile
Roman Chamomile essential oil is also beneficial to use on babies. It helps to solve various issues like colic, bloating, gas and constipation. The oil has antispasmodie, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. This oil also helps to soothe irritated skin, redness, itching and common skin conditions in babies. It helps to calm the nervous agitation in baby, relax and improve sleep quality thereby reducing various causes that leads to sleep disorders like anxiety, toothache, fear of darkness, nightmares etc.
3. Sweet Almond
Sweet almond essential oil not only keeps your baby’s skin soft, supple and smooth but also the anti-inflammatory properties helps to heal damaged or dry skin, reduces skin itchiness and skin rashes as well. A quick massage with this essential oil will helps to relax your baby, stimulates blood circulation, helps to breathe better and sleep calmly.
4. Bitter Orange
Bitter orange essential oil has a relaxing effect on babies. The oil promotes restful sleep and encourages positive mood. It is enriched antifungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It promotes a sound sleep.