thread: Essential Oils and Baby

  1. #1

    Mar 2008
    Where dreams are now reality
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    Essential Oils and Baby

    I receieved my new oil burner yesterday and I am wondering what, if any, oils arent safe to burn with DD around? I remember reading apost regarding Baby Balsam and that there are several essential oils in it that were not safe for the age group specified. So the oils I have at the moment are:
    Lavender, Rose Geranium, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Basil. They are all 100% pure oil (or so the bottles say)
    Are these all ok? Do you have any suggestions for other safe ones?

    Thanks heaps

  2. #2

    Aug 2009
    Yarra Valley, Victoria
    1,215

    I recently purchased a book called the fragrant pharmacy and I've bought LOADS of pure oils to start using.
    The book says that the only oils safe for a newborn are;Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile, Lavender, Yarrow and Dill
    They suggest the ones to use up to 12 months are; Mandarin, Eucalyptus, coriander, Neroli, Palma rosa, Calendula, Grapefruit, Aniseed + Tea tree
    Am not sure what is on the 'not to use' list though sorry

  3. #3

    Mar 2008
    Where dreams are now reality
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    Thanks poopie, thats a great start for me until I can get hold of one of those books. Thanks hun, greatly appreciated

    Your ticker photo is absolutely gorgeous!!!