Here are general cautions with regards to essential oils for children, babies and infants.

Babies and infants should only be treated with certain essential oils and along with children require a smaller amount of oils than an adult.

• Babies 0-12 months

1 drop of Lavender or Chamomile essential oil can be used:

• In a compress
• Room fragrancer
• Diluted with 15ml of carrier oil such as Sweet almond or Grapeseed oil

• Infants 1-6 years

1-3 drops of Tea tree, Lavender or Chamomile oil can be used as above

• Children 7-12 years
  

50% of drops used for adults