Rules of aromatherapy for children
Before use, consult a doctor. Aromatherapy is considered an absolutely safe method of treatment, but before using its techniques it is better to consult a pediatrician who knows your child well, because it's about a child's body.
Dosage of drugs. Note that aromatic oils used in the treatment of children can be used in low dosages. Depending on the age of the baby, the dosage is recommended to be reduced 3-4 times from the one indicated on the package. This applies to both aroma lamps, and appliqués and bathtubs. Take for the rule - it is better to take a smaller dosage than a large one.
Water procedures. Preparation is aromatic for the baby, it is not recommended to add essential oils directly to water. It is better to dissolve butter in ½ cup of milk, kefir, skim yogurt or in one tablespoon of honey, and only then add to the bath. This will evenly distribute the essential oil in the water, which in turn will improve the efficiency of the procedure several times.
Allergic manifestations. Aromatic oils are peculiarly reflected in the child's body. Sometimes they cause the development of allergic reactions, even in a healthy baby who did not have any manifestations of allergy before. But on the other hand, aromatic oils are successfully applied to the attraction of children prone to allergies. In connection with this circumstance, it is recommended to pre-test for allergic manifestations.
If you decide to treat a child with aromatherapy, then it's best to get to the appropriate specialist. He will be able to select an individual program of procedures for your child. If this is not possible, you can start with simple types of treatment.
Colds
It is shown that aromatherapy has a beneficial effect on the curing of colds and other infectious diseases. Thus, for example, the effectiveness of ARVI, ARI, sore throat, runny nose, etc. is proven. Essential oils are considered a good preventive measure during periods of influenza epidemics. Treatment of infectious diseases with the help of aromatherapy is carried out by adults and children of different ages, including infants.
Most often in the treatment of colds use the essential oil of tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus. Please note that specialists do not recommend citrus oils for such diseases, since they are absolutely useless in this case.
Essential oil is used in the following forms:
Inhalations. The procedure for inhalation is allowed for children older than 3 years. This happens in the following way: in a glass of warm water, dissolve 1 drop of essential oil (the chosen plant), then pour into a small container. The child must lean over this capacity and breathe the evaporation of water. For effectiveness, cover the child's head with a towel. The duration of the procedure is up to 5 minutes. The effectiveness of such inhalations in the treatment of colds is shown, as well as for prophylactic purposes. The course of treatment is not more than 5 days.
Baths. Fill the water for the baby with water as you normally do. In a 1/2 cup of yogurt or milk soluble essential oil of one of the above plants, add the mixture to the vanna, mix the water. Such a bath should be taken 15 minutes, not a minute longer or less. Baths are taken until complete cure. If they are conducted for prevention, then until the epidemic does not subside.
Digestive problems
When intestinal colic is recommended to use the healing properties of chamomile oil.
Warm bath. It is an effective remedy for the treatment of colic with the use of essential oil. The duration of the bath should not exceed 10 minutes. It is not recommended to feed the baby immediately after the bathing procedure. This can turn intestinal colic and even strengthen them.
Warm diaper. Dissolve 3 drops of chamomile essential oil in warm water (3 cups) and moisten it with a small diaper. After folding the diaper several times, iron it out if it is not warm enough. Be sure to monitor the temperature, do not allow the burnt skin of the child's skin. About 15 minutes, keep the diaper on the tummy of the baby.
As practice shows, colic runs almost immediately. But do not get carried away by this method, it is recommended that the procedure be performed more than once a day.
Normalization of the state of the nervous system
It has been revealed that essential oils can stabilize the functioning of the nervous system, bring it to a normal state. For example, if a toddler anxiously sleeps at night, often wakes up, then you can use the essential oils and the sandals. They are added to the bath or they simply dissolve 1-2 drops in the glass cups and leave the crib where the child sleeps.
It is recommended to use lavender oil in such stressful situations for the child as the first visits to the kindergarten, the appearance of a family member, the change of the family's place of residence, the problems at school, etc. In all these situations, the mental state of the child may be unstable. The problem can be solved with aromatherapy, for example, baby warm before bedtime with the addition of a few drops of lavender oil. The baby will significantly improve after a week of aromatherapy.
You can also use the aroma lamps that are installed in the children's room. However, you can not abuse them, the duration of the session - up to 1 hour. Take for the rule: everything is good in moderation. Excessive use of essential oils can give the opposite result.