Essential Oils & Supplements for Kids
My children mean the world to me and I want to make sure that they are healthy so that we can spend more time playing and adventuring together. I want them to live their life to the fullest. I am so grateful that I have the tools they need to stay HEALTHY. I want to share my strategies with you, so you can enjoy quality time with your family.
Here you will find valuable information that will help you learn how to provide your family with the BEST natural solutions...We are truly here to help. If you have any questions please contact me here and to order any products mentioned in this post please visit my doTerra website.
There are many ways that essential oils can be used. It is important to remember that the quality of the oil you are using is very important. I have been using essential oils since 1995. I have tried just about every brand on the market and I feel safe knowing the growing, harvesting and distilling practices of doTerra. <3 Only the best for my kiddos :) We will go into detail about the 3 ways to use oils and share some ideas for each.
When you use essential oils aromatically you are able to positively influence the immune system, mood, concentration, and behavior. Follow the directions on your diffuser, however most only need about 6 drops of oil depending on run time.
I diffuse calming oils like balance, wild orange or serenity when my kids have way too much crazy energy or when someoneis grumpy.
We also diffuse immune boosting oils like on guard or breathe when someone feels like they are coming down with something. Or relaxing oils for sleepy time.
Essential oils can be applied to localized areas of the body, depending on the area needing support. A great place to apply essential oils is the bottom of the feet. This area has the largest pores of the body and so the oils are absorbed very quickly. The skin on your feet is also less sensitive and therefore less likely to become irritated. High quality essential oils should be safe to use NEAT which means topically with out dilution. Many people choose to dilute their essential oils with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil or almond oil. This decreases the chance of irritation and slows down evaporation.
Quality is important when taking essential oils internally and not all oils are safe to ingest.
If an essential oil is safe to use internally it will be labeled a therapeutic grade essential oil and it will have “supplement facts” on the bottle. If it says “not for internal use” on the bottle, do not take it internally. There are also essential oils such as oregano, or cinnamon that are considered “hot”. These oils should not be placed under your tongue and are best ingested by adding to water or taken in a vegetable capsule.
I add wild orange, lime or lemon to my kids water to give them a little extra healthy boost. Its also fun to make smoothies and bubbly drinks with oils in them. Yum!
We use the doTERRA natural toothpaste and biodegradable toothbrushes so we make teeth brushing as healthy as possible.
My children are exposed to SO MANY GERMS at school. Since I have been using On Guard at the first sign of feeling under the weather, my children rarely feel unwell and the duration of their “bad bug” is significantly reduced. It is hard on families when kids don’t feel well and need to be absent from school, especially if YOU have to miss work as a result. I love the extra cuddles, but I also need to be at work. So, On Guard in all it's forms has made a huge impact on our family. I love cleaning with on guard too, because it has no toxic ingredients, like most cleansers do and we are getting an added immune boost when we do come into contact with it. Remember when your kiddos picked toys up off the floor and put them in your mouth. Yeah. On Guard.
Sometimes kids can resist oils. So I will use a diffuser to expose them aromatically. A multi colored diffuser does encourage them to use one. Or, my other daughter is holding a decorative, wool ball that works great for small spaces like a desk or a cubicle, if you are at work.
Grass, pollen, dust oh My! Sneezing, watery eyes, itchy eyes. This was my reality every single spring for as long as I can remember. Beautiful flowers abloom, grass swaying in the wind...it should be a time for reflecting on the new growth and beauty around us, but I tell you I could not see any of that because I couldn't stop sneezing! It was especially bad when I was pregnant because it seemed like the symptoms were magnified, but I also couldn't take anything to relief the inflammation I was experiencing. Not that I wanted to, because anything I took made me drowsy and incoherent (LOL). In walked Breathe to save the day...and my sanity. I started applying it topically to my chest each morning. On lawn mowing day, as I was walking into work I would put a little dab under my nose. It also works great in the diffuser, but for my extreme reaction I needed that oil as close to me as possible. Something amazing started to happen when I began using this oil. My symptoms were gone. So grateful for my Breathe. By the ways we use it for all respiratory issues and our whole family stays healthy and/or has shorter duration of illness year long.
As a mother of 3 active boys, health and well being is a priority for me as well. I am a working mom so it's important that we ALL stay healthy. I have noticed over the years that my oldest son (and most boys in general) have a hard time staying focused and on task. They have so much energy it's hard for them to sit still. This can be challenging in a rigorous study environment when children are expected to sit still and concentrate. When my eldest was in 3rd grade I sat down for the November parent teacher conference. My sons teacher told me that he was having a hard time in class and needed to work on organization and focus. We began using InTune, as well as OnGuard and Breathe for building immune system and supporting healthy airways. We continued this for several months. When I met with my sons teacher again for spring conferences she told me that she had seen a HUGE difference in my sons focus, and organization and that he had been healthy all year long. Not only had his attention improved greatly but he also received a perfect attendance award for never missing a day of school!
For older kids, the clear skin oil blend works amazing. And it doesn't stop working, even after using it for years. Your body doesn't seem to "adapt" to it like with those chemical options out there. And it's all natural.
Gassy Babies are heartbreaking. I felt so bad when I brought my little one home from the hospital and he had tummy aches, or if a food upsets my kids and they get a stomach ache. It is no fun! For occasional digestive upset, try this: Apply 2 drops DigestZen and 2 drops fractionated coconut oil to their stomach. Additionally you can use DigestZen touch which is already diluted for safe use on kids.
Pretty Sure a lot of Kids and Adults experience this...
P.S. I used digestzen on my baby's tummy after he got out of the NICU to support his digestive issues.
I have not shared my long history of digestion issues with you. All throughout childhood I had stomach aches. We could not figure out why, so I suffered through sometimes debilitating pain where my stomach and back would simultaneously hurt. As time passed and food allergies became more common, I was able to get allergy tested and found out that I have "mild" allergies to many common staple foods such as peanuts, corn, and soy. I would not call my reaction "mild" however. I have tried cutting out most of these foods, but it seemed like my body was also having difficulty processing certain foods and needed some support. It was the worst when I was traveling....who wants to be on vacation, but unable to enjoy themselves because they have a stomach ache, gas, constipation the whole time? So when I discovered digestzen, terrazyme, and PB assist, my whole world changed. I also do periodic cleanses with GX assist. I am able to eat healthy foods, and occasionally splurge and it is rare that I feel discomfort and pain.
Kids Vitamins
I believe it is important to supplement our daily intake of healthy food with a good multi-vitamin. I take the Lifelong Vitality supplements every morning, so why not make sure my kids have a quality vitamin (not flintstones-packed full of sugar) as well? I was very excited with these vitamins came out.
The pro-biotic for kids is brand new, and the multi-vitamin is improved with minerals for brain function. The omega 3 supplement is awesome and tastes like orange. My kids actually remind me to give them their vitamins in the morning. Thankful!
IQ Mega
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I know that around here some days are easier than others. Maybe I'm having a hard time feeling motivated, feeling a little sad, or feeling down on myself about something. We all go through that sometimes and so do our kids (especially in their teens). My favorite tools for supporting our emotional wellness is the Emotional Aromatherapy Line. DoTerra has a pretty extensive line of oils to choose from!
Here are a few fun recipes to make for your children:
My children are wild sometimes, and have temper tantrums happen often. This is a great blend to help them stay happy and calm.
Peaceful Child Blend
15 Drops Vetiver
15 Drops Ylang Ylang
20 Drops Frankincense
15 drops Clary Sage
10 drops Marjoram
Put all drops in a roller bottle, and top off with fractionated coconut oil or grapeseed oil. Enjoy your peaceful child!!
Children are exposed to all kinds of germs and it is important to keep them feeling healthy. Try this blend to help promote healthy immune function:
Stay Well Blend
15 drops Respiratory Blend
15 drops Protective Blend
5drops Melaleuca
Put all drops in a roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil or grapeseed oil. Apply to bottom of feet or on chest.
