Essential Oils for Children during cold season

In this section, we’ve gathered essential oils suitable for children during seasonal changes — to freshen and purify the air at home, in a sick child’s room, or in shared spaces.

How to use essential oils:

• For children (unless a specialist advises otherwise):
  Diffuse in the room, add a few drops when cleaning, or place a couple of drops on the corner of a pillow or on clothing. When diluted in a carrier oil at 0.5–1% (e.g., 1–2 drops of essential oil per teaspoon of almond oil), you may gently massage the chest or the soles of the feet. If the essential oil is not irritating to the skin, a very small amount can be applied under the nose (not on the mucous membrane).

• For babies:
  Without a specialist’s recommendation, essential oils are not necessary — babies receive immune support from breast milk, and aromatherapy can be used by other family members instead. If needed, use only minimal amounts: lightly diffuse in the room, add to surface-cleaning water, or place 1 drop on bedding at a distance from the baby’s face. Babies’ airways are very sensitive, so the scent must be barely noticeable — always follow the rule: “less is more.” Hydrolats such as lavender, myrtle, tea tree, and Roman chamomile are safe options for babies.

• For adults:
  The essential oils from this list are also effective for adults. They can be diffused, used for massages and balms, or inhaled with steam (a drop added to hot water). For topical use, a stronger dilution is acceptable — for example, 2%.

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