Essential oils- safe for babes/toddlers

[aiccerb]

Does anyone have any info on eo's and use on babes/toddlers? I know some mamas use a few drops of oils in their wipes solution etc. and I am wondering if it is safe. I came across a post talking about eo's increasing estrogen & it got me thinking...but now I cant find the darn thread

I currently use a spray bottle with some distilled water, olive oil and a drop or two of lavendar to "freshen up" my toddlers cherubic bum after a particularily bad bm.

Love to hear what you mamas think.

[Spastica]

Lavender and chamomile are safe for babies and toddlers. Don't use anything else and use these diluted in water and/or baby oil (you can use olive or coconut oil). There's some controversy that lavender and tea tree oil and essential oils cause abnormal breasts in boys, but there isn't much research and the research done wasn't a very thorough one.

[aiccerb]

Thx for responding Spastica Im new the forums and have noticed your post everywhere...just wanted to say I'm in love with baking soda too

Any ideas for me where else too look for info about the estrogen? Hate to give my boys "manboobies" or "mreasts"

[Spastica]

As mentioned, the evidence is really non-conclusive. If you see that your child is getting man-breasts, simply stop using the essential oil and the problem resolves itself. Seeing that children in other countries have used lavender products for generations, I don't see how it could be a problem. I think the guy who did the study on the the manbreasts thing was trying to get people to quit using 'sissy smelling products' on boys.

If you dilute it enough, it shouldn't be a problem. Straight oils aren't good for kids anyway.

http://www.terragon.com/gemjoy/Laven...Revolution.htm

[debc]

so the whole tto in laundry is ok?

[Spastica]

I wouldn't use TTO on babies and toddlers - stick to lavender and chamomile.