There is evidence showing the advantages of essential oils for babies. People may use either diluted or undiluted essential oils for baby massage. Studies show that baby massage has the ability to improve weight gain, reduce irritability, encourage development, and reduce sleep disturbances.
Lavender oil can treat pain in newborns and according to one study; this massage can minimize colic symptoms. Chamomile is a home remedy to treat sleeplessness in adults and it may help infants too. Some people say that a few drops of this oil when added to warm water can produce a sedative and a calming effect.
Essential oils have several active constituents which make them completely suitable for different healing conditions. They comprise of ketones, terpenes, and alcohols. The chemical properties may be antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antispasmodic that makes them excellent respiratory ailments.
These oils are recommended as home remedies apart from conventional medicines. Studies have proved great results. You can prepare home remedies for coughs and other ailments using these oils. The inhalation of camphor, menthol, and eucalyptol is used for a long time to reduce phlegm and open nasal passages.
Some essential oils to reduce cough in babies
You can get rid of bronchitis, cough, and other infections of your baby in the upper respiratory tract with geranium essential oil. Various studies have proved that this oil can kill the viruses responsible for this condition. Apart from fighting infections, it smells highly pleasant and can uplift your spirits and improve your mental health.
Apply this oil through a diffuser or add it to your bathwater so that it reaches your body parts. Tea Tree essential oil can eliminate viral and bacterial infections and can stimulate your immune system. This oil is an expectorant and can ease cough and reduce its duration too.
Peppermint essential oil has menthol and thus, it can relieve itchy throat, improve your breath, and acts like as expectorant. It can reduce the seriousness of your cough and ease chest congestion. This oil can treat other ailments including depression and headaches.
This oil has antibacterial characteristics that make it highly effective in fighting infections. Nutmeg oil can help alleviate cold and cough. As per experts, this essential oil is able to loosen mucus, secretions, and cough. The lavender essential oil can treat severe cough conditions such as asthma. It has ingredients which can clear the airways of asthmatic blockage and inflammation.
How to use?
Essential Oil for babies differ according to the preferences of the baby, however, the following steps can be a good start:
Warm a little amount of diluted oil and rub it between your hands.
After this, rub it onto the skin of the baby gently beginning from their legs. Use adequate pressure and move the skin gently.
Massage the belly and chest of the baby. To do so, spread your hand to the baby’s sides. Use fingers and make small circles.
You can also add a few drops of baby essential oils in the bath water and this will help to calm and soothe the baby.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
