Aromatherapy uses essential oils from seeds, roots, flowers, leaves, bark, or peel of certain plants to help boost your mood or make you feel better, especially when you're sick. These oils are "essential" in the sense that they are the drawn-out essence of a plant's fragrance.
According to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, aromatherapy can help calm a child who is anxious or under stress. Furthermore, it can also ease discomfort and pain, reduce nausea, and promote healthy sleep.
Four aromatherapy oils have been said to be both safe and effective for children over the age of 5: peppermint, lavender, orange, and ginger.
Vanessa Battista, RN, MS, CPNP, a pediatric nurse practitioner at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, suggests trying different fragrances to see which one your child would like the most. She adds that aromatherapy only works if a child enjoys the smell and finds it calming or uplifting.
When using aromatherapy, health experts caution that the Food and Drug Administration does not regulate essential oils sold, and safety studies on the oils are limited. Be mindful of the 'do's and don'ts' when using essential oils.
Aromatherapy can be pretty exciting to introduce to your children. After making sure that you are knowledgeable on essential oils, let's hop right onto child-friendly essential oil diffusers.
TOMNEW Aromatherapy Diffuser
Are you interested in getting a night light projector, humidifier, and an essential oil diffuser fused into a single device? The TOMNEW Aromatherapy Diffuser offers you precisely that.
It's designed with a unique wood grain that gives your room a touch of zen and can fit with any decor. The night light uses seven rotating colors, which can be adjusted between bright and dim.
All the while enjoying the projected images on the ceiling, your child can also enjoy the scents of essential oils that will calm them down and put them right to sleep.
Simply Diffusers Aromatherapy Diffuser Little Ones Series
If you're a fan of cute things, then you'll undoubtedly love this one. Simply Diffusers Little One Series features designs that kids will certainly enjoy. The series comes in elephant, unicorn, and dino-egg diffusers.
This BPA-free aromatherapy diffuser is a perfect blend between the benefits of aromatherapy, a humidifier, and efficient night light, and cute addition to your child's bedroom as decor.
Its easy one push power design and hassle-free water fill process allows virtually anyone to operate the Simply Diffusers Aromatherapy Diffuser with ease.
TaoTronics Cool Mist Humidifier & Essential Oil Diffuser
Have a whale of a time with this adorable whale-shaped cool mist humidifier and essential oil diffuser from TaoTronics.
This humidifier uses a 2.5-liter tank that provides 30 hours of continuous mist. It is made of BPA-free material and is safe and healthy for babies and pregnant moms.
In addition, this humidifier uses patented noise reduction technology, which humidifies the air without beeping, fan running, or dripping water sounds.
The night light creates a gentle glow perfect for night time breastfeeding and also promotes a pleasant ambiance for babies to get a restful sleep.
ODONOBO Cute Dumpling Essential Oils Diffuser
Another cute essential oil diffuser is the dumpling-shaped diffuser by ODONOBO. Its overall adorable appearance makes it an appealing present for babies, teens, friends, and family members.
This humidifier-oil diffuser-night light helps moisturize the skin, supports mental clarity, relieves dry cough, and uplifts the mood.
It's portable and features a smart timer and automatic shut-off. Kids will surely love having this cute little dumpling in their bedroom.
