Essential Oils and Kids

Essential Oils are safe to use on kids, however there are some general guidelines that need to be followed. Essential Oils should always be diluted when being used topically for children (see below for recommended dilution ratios). Never diffuse in a closed room, always diffuse in a open or ventilated area.

Remember to always store essential oils out of the reach of children and if using topically apply for them or supervise their use of roller bottles. If your child has invested essential oils call the poisons hotline 13 11 26 (in Australia) or phone 000.

Dilution Ratios for Topical Application

It's important to remember that essential oils are very potent and should always be diluted, especially with kids. You can use any carrier oil that you have available. I choose to use fractionated coconut oil/liquid coconut oil and have the oils that I use pre-diluted in roller bottles so that I don't need to think about dilution ratios or finding the coconut oil. I typically apply using the roller bottle to the soles of the feet or down the spine.

1 to 5 years - 6 to 15 drops of essential oil in a 10ml roller bottle topped with carrier oil.

6 to11 years - 15 to 30 drops of essential oil in a 10 ml roller bottle topped with carrier oil.

12 years and over - 30 drops of essential oil in a 10ml roller bottle topped with carrier oil.

If you don't want to make your own roller bottles doTERRA's Touch range is pre diluted and suitable for use with kids.