Learn how to make the top 6 roller bottle recipes for kids, with recipes ranging from helping with growing pains to improving the mood. Each recipe includes a colorful, easy-to-read printable label to put on your roller bottle, so you and your child know what is in each one.
Making essential oil recipes for roller bottles is a great way to apply diluted essential oils to the skin safely and easily. Rollerball bottles are also excellent travel storage containers and are a great, cheap way to store each of your customized essential oil blends.
I have shared tidbits of information throughout the blog about using essential oils on kids, and it has quickly become one of my most asked questions. So I thought it would be fitting to share a master roller bottle post on the subject.
With every day comes a new adventure, and I am continually learning along the way. I am fairly new at this, as my oldest is still under 10, but I have learned that there is always something to worry about.
Essential oils are certainly not a replacement for every situation, but if used properly, they can be used to help with aches and pains, sleep, clear skin, and even mood support.
Be sure to always consult with your doctor before using essential oils on children.
One of the easiest ways to reap the benefits of essential oils topically is through the use of roller bottles. However, it is important to note; essential oils almost always must be diluted before being applied to the skin. When it comes to essential oils for kids, they must always first be diluted. Be sure to check out my essential oil dilution chart for a complete list of how to dilute essential oils properly.
These kids’ essential oil blends cover everything from helping with blemishes and scratches using the clear skin rollerball blend to improving child sleep (which means more sleep for you) in the “sleep rollerball blend.” If you have kids, you are going to want to make these blends and have them on hand for life’s little emergencies. The 6 blends covered include:
The best blend to boost your child’s immune system when dealing with environmental threats.
A blend for all things skin.
The best blend to use when your child is dealing with seasonal threats.
A roller bottle for childhood aches and growing pains.
The best roller bottle blend to help your child relax and have a better night’s sleep.
Last but not least, a roller bottle blend of essential oils to help with your child’s mood. (Yes, there is even an oil for that!)
Each of these recipes below are diluted for children 5 and up. For younger children, refer to the essential oil dilution chart for proper dilution.
Immune Support Roller Bottle for Kids
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How to make an essential oil roller bottle for immune support
Add 4 drops of frankincense essential oil, 3 drops of rose essential oil, 2 drops of wild orange essential oil, and 1 drop of oregano essential oil to a 10mL roller bottle.
Top the roller bottle off with a carrier oil; my favorite one is fractionated coconut oil. Learn more about carrier oils HERE.
Secure rollerball top and shake well.
How to use your immune support roller bottle
This blend can be used to boost the immune system or when your child isn’t feeling their best. Apply twice a day to boost the immune system or every hour if your child isn’t feeling well. Apply to the bottom of the feet, on the wrist, and down the spine.
How to make an essential oil roller bottle for healthy skin
Add 4 drops of frankincense essential oil, 3 drops of lavender essential oil, 2 drops of melaleuca essential oil, and 1 drop of helichrysum essential oil to a 10mL roller bottle.
Top the roller bottle off with a carrier oil.
Secure rollerball top and shake well.
How to use your healthy skin roller bottle
This blend can be used for any skin imperfections: bumps, scrapes, or blemishes. Apply to the area of concern as needed. Use this rollerball recipe to help purify and cleanse the skin.
Respiratory Roller Bottle for Kids
This blend can be used on your child to open up airways or when dealing with seasonal threats.
How to make an essential oil roller bottle for respiratory support
Add 4 drops of eucalyptus essential oil, 3 drops of peppermint essential oil, 2 drops of lemon essential oil, and 1 drop of lime essential oil to a 10mL roller bottle.
When your child is dealing with a respiratory issue, apply this roller bottle to the child’s chest, the bottom of feet, down the spine, and on the bridge of the nose. (Be sure not to get it too close to their eyes.)
Get the oils for this blend bundled wholesale here.
How to make an essential oil roller bottle for aches and pains
Add 4 drops of copaiba essential oil, 3 drops of lavender essential oil, 2 drops of wintergreen essential oil, and 1 drop of frankincense essential oil to a 10mL roller bottle.
This blend can be used for growing pains, sore muscles, or a stiff neck. Apply to the area of concern as needed.
Essential Oils to Help Kids Sleep
This blend can be used to help calm and relax your child and promote a healthy night’s sleep. Learn more about natural solutions for a healthy night’s sleep HERE.
Get the oils for this blend bundled wholesale here.
How to make an essential oil roller bottle for sleep
Add 4 drops lavender essential oil, 3 drops roman chamomile essential oil, 2 drops of cedarwood essential oil, and 1 drop of vetiver essential oil to a 10mL roller bottle.
Apply to the jawline, bottom of feet, and on the back of the neck before bedtime or nap time. This rollerball recipe can also be used to help the child calm down or relax if feeling anxious.
Mood Support Roller Bottle for Kids
This blend can be used to promote a positive and uplifting mood. Get my tantrum tamer roller bottle recipe HERE.
Get the oils for this blend bundled wholesale here.
How to make an essential oil roller bottle for mood
Add 4 drops of wild orange essential oil, 3 drops of sandalwood essential oil, 2 drops of bergamot essential oil and 1 drop of lavender essential oil to a 10mL roller bottle.
I love all your recipes and DIY projects. I am excited to finally use this stuff with my first child! I am wondering, how young of a child can you use these rolls ons for? I would assume newborns and few months old may be out of the question?
Hello. I would like to make these blends for my newborn baby. How can I do the blend?If understand corect the steps are: I mix all the oils( 10 drops=total oil) in a bottle, and then I put only 1 drop of this mix into 10 ml Carrier oil?
I am making these for grandchildren age 2 to 7.
Are the ratios in these recipes okay for children these ages or should the number of drops be adjusted in any way?
I have a question regarding Essential Oil that are not recommended for Children- specifically The essential oil Wintergreen. I am new to essential oils and loved your video for top 6 essential oil rollers for kids; I started gathering oils to make those kids rollers myself when I came across the Kids Aches and Pains Roller with Wintergreen essential oil in it and was a bit confused as I had previously read from several different sources that Wintergreen should never be used on kids under the age of 10 due to the high content of Methyl Salicyate. I value all the educational content you have within your website as it is very helpful and informative so I wanted to inquire to see if there is any merit to the claim that wintergreen essential oil shouldn’t be used on kids as it can be confusing reading contradicting information about oil safety and kids and I don’t want to unnecessarily pose any health risks to my kids. Also, do you have a list of the oils to avoid with kids? Thanks!
Very good question and one that I get often. A lot of the articles you find online about essential oil safety for children, especially concerning the mint oils and eucalyptus, are talking about essential oils that are not pure. You really have to be careful on the oils you are using because they are to regulated by the FDA. Unfortunately, a lot of essential oils on the market have added fillers, contaminants, and chemicals that shouldn’t be in there. If you are using high quality essential oils and they are diluted properly all oils can be safe for children.
Hi Laura – was just watching your video on 6 roller bottles for kids on YouTube.. you mentioned you had printable labels? Can’t seem to locate the link .. please advise.
Bianca says
I love all your recipes and DIY projects. I am excited to finally use this stuff with my first child! I am wondering, how young of a child can you use these rolls ons for? I would assume newborns and few months old may be out of the question?
Laura says
These are for 5 and up.
Ruxandra Arhip says
Hello. I would like to make these blends for my newborn baby. How can I do the blend?If understand corect the steps are: I mix all the oils( 10 drops=total oil) in a bottle, and then I put only 1 drop of this mix into 10 ml Carrier oil?
Laura says
Correct! Congratulations on the new baby!
Kim says
I am making these for grandchildren age 2 to 7.
Are the ratios in these recipes okay for children these ages or should the number of drops be adjusted in any way?
Laura says
Yes these recipes are perfect for those ages!
Lindsay Cotter says
Love these! Thanks for sharing!
Toni says
These are really awesome! Thank you!!
Laura says
You’re welcome!
Lauren says
I love these blends so much! I love these rollers, such a great idea!
Laura says
They are handy ones to have around!
Megan says
I have a question regarding Essential Oil that are not recommended for Children- specifically The essential oil Wintergreen. I am new to essential oils and loved your video for top 6 essential oil rollers for kids; I started gathering oils to make those kids rollers myself when I came across the Kids Aches and Pains Roller with Wintergreen essential oil in it and was a bit confused as I had previously read from several different sources that Wintergreen should never be used on kids under the age of 10 due to the high content of Methyl Salicyate. I value all the educational content you have within your website as it is very helpful and informative so I wanted to inquire to see if there is any merit to the claim that wintergreen essential oil shouldn’t be used on kids as it can be confusing reading contradicting information about oil safety and kids and I don’t want to unnecessarily pose any health risks to my kids. Also, do you have a list of the oils to avoid with kids? Thanks!
lauraascher says
Very good question and one that I get often. A lot of the articles you find online about essential oil safety for children, especially concerning the mint oils and eucalyptus, are talking about essential oils that are not pure. You really have to be careful on the oils you are using because they are to regulated by the FDA. Unfortunately, a lot of essential oils on the market have added fillers, contaminants, and chemicals that shouldn’t be in there. If you are using high quality essential oils and they are diluted properly all oils can be safe for children.
Here is a great article talking about this further: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/science-research-news-peppermint-eucalyptus-use-children.
beatrice williams says
Wintergreen has also in its pure form toxic components and is not to be used on children! Please don’t underestimate this and do your own research.
Cathy says
Labels for roller bottles ..
Hi Laura – was just watching your video on 6 roller bottles for kids on YouTube.. you mentioned you had printable labels? Can’t seem to locate the link .. please advise.
Thank you..
lauraascher says
Hey Cathy! You can find all the labels in my resource library. I have a link for that in the youtube description. Here is the direct link: https://ouroilyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/KID-ROLLER-BOTTTLE-LABELS.pdf
Bex Doc says
Hi there, I have just watched a few of your videos on blends for adults as well as the kids. Love the recipes.
lauraascher says
Thanks so much for the kind words, I am glad you are enjoying my content!
Amy Lynne says
I love the blends you chose! I need to add them into our oily rotation!
lauraascher says
Thank you!