Best Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Kids

 

Kids Diffuser Blends are perfect for adding a little scent to your home. These scented oils blend well in any type of diffuser and are safe for all ages.

This post was published in December 2018 and updated in September 2022

Kids’ diffuser blends come in many different scents, so there’s something for everyone!

And depending on who you ask in our home, the diffuser is as important as the fragrance coming out of the machine!

With the wide variety of diffuser designs and lighting options, filling and diffusing oils will quickly become the highlight of your day.

Here are my favorite kids’ diffuser blends that are easy to make and smell great.

Essential oil diffuser blends for kids

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Sleep tight

Diffuse this oil blend for sleep to promote a restful, relaxing night. This is one of my favorite diffuser blends!

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

Homework time brain booster

After a long day of school, sometimes it can be hard to get children to sit down and focus on homework. Use this homework diffuser blend to help them concentrate on their daily assignments.

These oils can stimulate the brain, aid memory, and help the child stay on task.

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

Happy time air purifier

Use this air-purifying diffuser blend in the cooler months as houses get stuffy with the lack of airflow.

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

Tummy trouble

Calm your child’s stomach whether they are dealing with tummy discomfort or nausea from motion sickness

Make this blend into wax air freshener melts and hang them in the car in time for your next road trip.

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

Cheerful energizer

Citrus and floral essential oils are excellent for mood support and positive feelings. Diffuse this simple essential oil diffuser blend to get the day started off right.

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

Emotion control

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

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

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How to use the diffuser

• Add water to the diffuser fill line.
• Add essential oils from one of the blends above.
• Secure lid and set timer.

Diluting properly

Most diffusers need 4-6 drops of essential oils for a bedroom. Larger diffusers require more oils.

Use this chart to determine the number of drops to add to your diffuser.

Always start with less, and you can add more if needed.

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

Choosing the right diffuser

If you are anything like me, choosing a diffuser from the countless options can be overwhelming.

I try not to overthink it and follow a few simple guidelines:

• Stick with a cool mist diffuser. Heat diffusers greatly diminish the therapeutic benefits of the oils.
• Reservoir size. If you don’t know what size to get, go with a 300mL diffuser.
• Coverage time. Does it have a timer? How long will it run? Will it auto shut off when the reservoir runs dry?

Here are a few of my favorite diffusers:

• Multi-color glow diffuser
• Aromatherapy diffuser with white noise
• 7 color 300mL diffuser

Prolong the life of your diffuser by cleaning regularly. Check out this post on how to clean a diffuser.

Essential oil safety

Diffusing oils safely around kids or babies can be very safe if proper guidelines are followed.

Be mindful of the quality and sourcing of the brand you are using. For example, using organic, properly sourced oils with no added fillers can be very safe to use around your kiddos.

Always properly dilute oils, as they are very concentrated. You can learn more about diluting oils here.

Keep diffusers out of reach from little hands to prevent them from accidentally tipping and spilling the contents.

Key Takeaways

I hope you enjoyed these simple essential oil diffuser blends for kids.

Diffusing oils are so much more than a fresh, clean aroma! So whether your child needs to focus on homework, improve emotions, or simply needs help falling asleep, there is a blend here for you.

Do you diffuse essential oils for your kids? Which oil blends are your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!

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