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.
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I am making the 6 rollerballs for kids, but am having difficulty finding the labels to print. I subscribed and still can’t find them on your website. Help please
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 am making the 6 rollerballs for kids, but am having difficulty finding the labels to print. I subscribed and still can’t find them on your website. Help please
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?
These are for 5 and up.
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?
Correct! Congratulations on the new baby!
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?
Yes these recipes are perfect for those ages!