General Purposes 

• 2-6 Months:  Chamomile Roman, and Chamomile German, Lavender, Mandarin, Dill, and Neroli, Tea Tree, Laurel Leaf, Geranium, Rose Otto
• 7 months – 1 Year: Same as above, and Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Tangerine, Cardamom
• 2- 5 Years: Same as above, and Ginger, Lemon, Grapefruit, Ravensara, Helichrysum
• 6-8 Years: Same as above, and Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Myrrh, Orange
• 9-11 Years: Same as above, and Frankincense, Cypress, Ylang Ylang

 A Parent’s Aromatherapy Kit

• Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia: cuts, grazes, burns, relaxation, anxiety and tension.
• Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia: rashes, insect bites, fungus, ringworm, head lice, cold sores, acne, wounds.  Antibacterial, antiviral, & antifungal.
• Chamomile Roman, Anthemis nobilis: pain relief, fevers, skin problems, rashes, teething, calming, sedating, constipation, sleeplessness.
• Orange, Citrus sinensis: Use this oil straight to clean the walls, counters and anything else your child manages to draw, paint, color with crayons of pens on.

Common Sense Safety Points

• Keep all essential oils out of the reach of children
• Keep away from light and heat sources
• Do not take orally
• Be aware of individual sensitivities and/or allergies
• Do not use on the eyes or near eyes
• Do a skin patch test if prone to sensitivities
• Use extra care on broken or damaged skin
• Avoid the phototoxic essential oils with history of skin cancer
• Remember essential oils are potent medicine and cosmetic agents

Certain essential oils can increase sunburn reaction of skin (this includes tanning booths). If these oils are used, wear protective clothing and apply sunscreen before going into the sun or avoid the sun for 12 hours after application.

Phototoxic Essential Oils

• Bergamont (not bergaptene-free)
• Cold-pressed lime
• Cold-pressed bitter orange
• Angelica root
• Cumin
• Rue
• Opoponax

Mildly phototoxic essential oils

• Grapefruit
• Lemon
• Sweet orange
• Tangerine

Avoid Mineral Oil

Mineral oil and petroleum jelly are byproducts of petroleum production and are not used in aromatherapy. Mineral oil is used in baby oils and many commercially available moisturizers because it is an inexpensive oil to manufacture. It, however, can clog pores, prevent the skin from breathing naturally, prevent essential oil absorption, prevent toxins from leaving the body through the natural process of sweating, and it has been reported that it can be absorbed into the body and block vitamins from properly being utilized. These same concerns apply to petroleum jelly.

Oils not to use during pregnancy

• Aniseed
• Armois
• Basil
• Birch
• Cornmint
• Fennel
• Hyssop
• Lavender stoechas
• Lavender Cotton
• Marjoram
• Myrrh
• Oregano
• Pimenta racemosa
• Plecanthrus
• Star Anise
• Tarragon