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A VERY common question I get from people is whether a certain oil is safe for use with kids. It's a great question and I LOVE getting asked because it shows me that you guys are putting safety first! The majority of cases of essential oil poisoning involve accidents with young children, often between 1 and 3 years of age. Approximately 75% of cases in the USA are in children up to 6 years old. - Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety Essential Oils to take Caution with around Kids Anise/Aniseed Pimpinella anisum - avoid using (all routes) on children under 5 Anise...

Not all oils are safe during pregnancy! You should always consult your doctor before using oils if you are pregnant. That being said, there are a few oils that are generally regarded as safe to use and even some that many midwives use to help the labor and delivery along!Generally speaking, essential oils should not be used during the first trimester. Once you are past the first trimester, you can start to use some essential oils. Diffusing and massage are both great ways to make aromatherapy part of your routine. Common oils you can use during the rest of your...

Summer time hopefully means playing outside and playing outside means bug bites and poison ivy. It's like a right of passage for most kids and everyone ends up with it at some point!You know the saying, "leaves of three let it be", but do you really know what poison ivy looks like? It's best to steer clear of this plant but if you end up with a rash here are some great, all natural remedies to help you heal quick!  Take the itch away and dry up the rash with a paste of Apple cider vinegar and baking soda. Most...

I often hear people recommend clove essential oil for teething babies. Simply put, clove isn't safe for babies under the age of two. Let me tell you why clove oil for teething is bad advice... Clove essential oil (Eugenia caryophyllata) is a spicy, warming oil steam distilled from the buds and stems of the plant. Clove essential oil (Eugenia caryophyllata) is a spicy, warming oil steam distilled from the buds and stems of the plant. Clove essential oil (Eugenia caryophyllata) is a spicy, warming oil steam distilled from the buds and stems of the plant. Clove essential oil (eugenia caryophyllata)...