what essential oils are not safe for newborns?
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['thyme.', 'oregano.', 'citronella.', 'cinnamon bark or leaf.', 'bay.', 'cumin.', 'lemongrass.', 'lemon verbena.']
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Essential oils that are not recommended include: Rosemary, fennel, sage, eucalyptus, hyssop, wormwood, camphor and spike lavender are not recommended as essential oils if you have epilepsy.
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Children, older adults, women who are pregnant, and women who are breastfeeding shouldn't use this essential oil blend without first consulting their medical provider.
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It is thought that some essential oils may trigger seizures, and so are not recommended for use by people with epilepsy. Essential oils that are not recommended include: Rosemary, fennel, sage, eucalyptus, hyssop, wormwood, camphor and spike lavender are not recommended as essential oils if you have epilepsy.
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Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Adding a few drops of tea tree oil to an unscented oil can help with diaper rash and fungal infections. Tea tree is a stronger oil that can be harsh on the skin, so it should be avoided on babies younger than 6 months old and carefully patch-tested on older infants.
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['peppermint essential oil.', 'sweet orange essential oil.', 'spearmint essential oil.', 'rosemary essential oil.', 'lemon essential oil.']
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['Rosemary Essential Oil.', 'Patchouli Essential Oil.', 'Sweet Orange Essential Oil.', 'Marjoram Essential Oil.', 'Grapefruit Essential Oil.', 'Cinnamon Essential Oil.', 'Clove Essential Oil.', 'Clary Sage Essential Oil.']
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Fragrant Oils to Avoid As we mentioned above, using essential oils for skin care is a bad idea because so many of them hurt skin more than they help. ... Also extremely problematic are mint oils such as peppermint, wintergreen, pennyroyal, and balm mint. In a similar vein, avoid camphor oil, which is a potent irritant.
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Remember not to directly apply peppermint oil to a baby's nasal or chest area as it can trigger respiratory distress and bronchial spasms (sudden constriction of the bronchioles wall muscles that cause difficulty in breathing).
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No. Please don't use essential oils near a fish tank, terrarium, dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, or children.
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Because babies have more sensitive skin than adults, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians notes that essential oils should not be used at all on infants under 3 months old. Even when diluted, essential oils can cause skin irritation and sun sensitivity.
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['Potential risks.', 'Tea tree oil.', 'Peppermint oil.', 'Calendula oil.', 'Borage oil.', 'Other oils.', 'Jojoba oil.', 'Coconut oil.']
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['Benzene. This is a toluene, which can damage the respiratory system, irritate the skin, and cause developmental damage in fetuses. ... ', 'Diethanolamine (DEA) Triethanolamine (TEA) ... ', 'Formaldehyde. ... ', 'Fragrance. ... ', 'Isopropyl Alcohol. ... ', 'Methylisothiazolinone. ... ', 'Parabens. ... ', 'Phthalates.']
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Because of its potency, clove bud shouldn't be used on babies under the age of 2, and it should never be ingested. Because some essential oils shouldn't be used alongside certain medications and medical conditions, always check with your doctor before applying therapeutic oils on your baby.
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Young children and the elderly may be more sensitive to essential oils. So you may need to dilute them more. And you should totally avoid some oils, like birch and wintergreen. In even small amounts, those may cause serious problems in kids 6 or younger because they contain a chemical called methyl salicylate.
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If using any hot oils like Cinnamon, Clove, Lemongrass, Oregano, Thyme, and Peppermint be sure to apply them to areas that won't be touching baby (your feet are a good option) and don't diffuse them in a small, enclosed space where baby will be.
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['Eucalyptus Essential Oil.', 'Tea Tree Essential Oil.', 'Lemon Essential Oil.', 'Lavender Essential Oil.', 'Peppermint Essential Oil.', 'Rosemary Essential Oil.']