Best Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Kids

Diffusing essential oils can benefit a child’s emotions, mood, and wellness. This post will teach you how to make the best essential oil diffuser blends for kids.

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I love diffusing doTERRA essential oils for my kids, and they love helping me pick out the different oils for their diffusers each day and night. My older two kids are able to put their own drops in and turn on the diffuser. Here I will show you how to make the best essential oil diffuser blends for kids. 

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Get started with essential oils with this family-friendly starter set. 

Most diffusers have the option of turning a night light on with multiple color options.  Picking the color is a very important and exciting part of filling the diffuser for my little ones.  Do any other moms relate to this?

Diffusers not only give off a beautiful scent to cover up, the not so beautiful scent that kids can leave behind, but they also support the child’s overall wellness.

BEST ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER BLENDS FOR KIDS 

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR A GOODNIGHT

Diffuse this blend every night to promote a healthy night’s sleep.  The essential oils in this blend are very calming, relaxing and help the body to fall asleep faster. You can also use these oils topically on your child as part of the bedtime routine. This is one of my favorite homemade essential oil diffuser blends!

• 3 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops copaiba essential oil
• 1 drop roman chamomile essential oil

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ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Several essential oils can be used to boost your child’s immune system and support their body when they aren’t feeling their best.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT

This blend is great to use when your child has been exposed to germs or isn’t feeling well.  Diffuse this blend during the cooler months, when your child gets home from school, or to cleanse and purify the air within the home.

• 2 drops wild orange essential oil
• 2 drop frankincense essential oil
• 1 drop clove essential oil
• 1 drop oregano essential oil

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ESSENTIAL OILS FOR TUMMY TROUBLE

If your child is complaining of tummy discomfort, this blend will be great to use.  Using these oils aromatically will help ease feelings of nauseousness.  If you have a child that suffers from motion sickness, you can bring these essential oils in the car, and they can inhale them straight from the bottle.

• 3 drops ginger essential oil
• 2 drops fennel essential oil
• 1 drop peppermint essential oil

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ESSENTIAL OILS FOR COUGHS

A cough can lead to restless nights for the child and the mom.  Diffuse this blend to help with healthy breathing and to clear airways.  If you are diffusing this overnight, add lavender to the blend to promote healthy sleep.

• 3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
• 2 drops lime essential oil
• 1 drop frankincense essential oil

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ESSENTIAL OILS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE FEELINGS

Citrus and floral essential oils are amazing for mood support and can promote positive feelings.  Everyone can use a little cheer, especially little kids.  Diffuse this simple essential oil diffuser blend when your child is grumpy or in the morning to get the day started off right.

• 2 drops wild orange essential oil
• 2 drops bergamot essential oil
• 1 drop lavender essential oil
• 1 drop lemon essential oil

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ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HOMEWORK 

After a long day of school, sometimes it can be hard to get children to sit down and focus on homework. Use this homemade essential oil diffuser blend to help them concentrate on their assignments. These oils can stimulate the brain, aid memory, and help the child stay on task.

• 3 drops peppermint essential oil
• 2 drops rosemary essential oil
• 1 drop frankincense essential oil

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CALM DOWN

Wild orange and lavender pair well together to help calm down the emotions and calm the nervous system.  Use this blend before heading to bed, church, or school.  Plus, these two smell amazing together!

• 3 drops wild orange essential oil
• 3 drops lavender essential oil

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HOW TO MAKE AN ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER BLEND FOR KIDS

Most diffusers need 4-6 drops of essential oils for a bedroom; if you have a large diffuser, you may need more. Use this chart to determine the number of drops of essential oils you should use in your diffuser: 

• 100mL: 3-5 drops
• 200mL: 6-10 drops
• 300mL: 11-15 drops
• 400mL: 16-20 drops
• 500mL: 21-25 drops

It is best to have a diffuser that doesn’t require heat.  The heat will make the essential oil less effective and take away from the therapeutic benefits.

Ultrasonic diffusers use water to disperse the essential oil molecules into the air, which adds the extra benefit of humidity to the room. Because no heat is used with these diffusers, the quality of the oil is protected when it is dispersed. 

As the tiny essential oil molecules are being released into the air and being inhaled, they can affect mood, boost the immune system, and freshen the air. Replace candles with diffusers to get rid of toxins in the home and still get the scent you are looking for.

DIFFUSING ESSENTIAL OILS SAFELY FOR KIDS 

When deciding which essential oils to diffuse around your children, be mindful of the quality and sourcing of the brand you are using.  Not all essential oils are created equal, and they are not regulated by the FDA.

Because essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found out in nature, you can patent or “own” an essential oil. Therefore you have to do your own research! Learn more about the essential oils I use and why HERE.

If you are using organic, properly sourced oils with no added fillers, they can be very safe to use around your kiddos.  Be sure to dilute properly, as they are very concentrated.

Being a wellness advocate, I get a TON of questions about using peppermint and eucalyptus around children; I personally have done my research and find it to be safe as long as the above guidelines are met.  This article explains it in full if you want more information on these two oils.

HOMEMADE ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER BLENDS FOR KIDS 

Diffusing essential oils is a wonderful way for children to experience the many benefits of essential oils.  But did you know that you can also use essential oils topically on your children?  Essential oils are very concentrated, so it is very important to dilute them before application. 

The best way to dilute essential oils is in a carrier oil; my favorite is fractionated coconut oil.  You can make roller bottles, salves, or even add them into lotions.

You can learn more about using essential oils topically HERE.

Do you diffuse essential oils for your kids?  Which oil blends are your favorite?  What blends do they love most?

MORE ESSENTIAL OIL EDUCATION FOR KIDS 

I hope you enjoyed these simple essential oil diffuser blends for kids. Below I have links to several other kids-related posts, including a how to make gummy bears post!

• TOP 6 ROLLER BOTTLE BLENDS FOR KIDS 
• ESSENTIAL OILS FOR NEWBORNS
• IMMUNE BOOSTING GUMMY BEARS
• HOMEMADE PLAYDOUGH WITH ESSENTIAL OILS
• ESSENTIAL OILS FOR LITTLE TUMMIES 

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