According to the American Academy of Pediatrics1, sleep problems affect 25 to 50 percent of children. Sleep is a crucial part of not only children’s physical growth, but also their mental development, mood management, and overall health. Do your children have difficulty sleeping?
Worry no more, our aromatherapists formulated a calming blend with kid safe essential oils to help create a relaxing environment to give your child a natural nudge towards rest.
Sweet Dreams Essential Oil Blend is made up of kid safe essential oils that help promote a calming ambiance for rest and sleep. This synergy blend is a great addition to any child’s bedtime routine to get them settled and ready for some sweet dreams.
What’s in This Kid Safe Essential Oil Blend
Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
Aroma: Fresh & Floral
Lavender Essential Oil is widely known for its calming and relaxing properties, making it the perfect choice for promoting a restful night’s sleep. The sweet, floral scent of Lavender is also known to be uplifting and cheerful, helping chase away any negative thoughts or feelings that might be keeping you up at night.
Other uses: Promotes Brain Health, Soothes Skin, Promotes Youthful Skin, Lengthens Hair, Soothes Head Discomfort
Cedarwood Himalayan Essential Oil
Aroma: Dry & Woody
Cedarwood Essential Oil is known for its calming and centering properties. When used in a diffuser or added to a bath, Cedarwood Oil can help ease the mind and body, promoting a sense of peace and relaxation.
Other uses: Deters Insects, Soothes Skin, Supports Respiration, Lengthens Hair, Cleanses Skin
Frankincense Essential Oil
Aroma: Spicy & Woody
One of the key ingredients in Sweet Dreams is Frankincense Essential Oil. Frankincense has a woody aroma that is both calming and grounding. It has been used for centuries in rituals designed to promote peace and protection. When used in a diffuser, Frankincense can help create a feeling of tranquility, making it the perfect addition to any bedtime routine.
Other uses: Supports Joint Function, Boosts Immunity, Promotes Youthful Skin, Promotes Hormone Balance, Aids Digestion
Marjoram Essential Oil
Aroma: Sweet & Herbaceous
If you’re looking for a natural way to promote restful sleep, consider adding Marjoram Essential Oil to your bedtime routine. Marjoram is a member of the mint family and has been used for centuries to support relaxation and sleep. The herb’s calming properties make it ideal for use in an evening diffuser blend or massage oil.
Other uses: Aids Digestion, Promotes Hormone Balance, Supports Heart Wellness, Soothes Muscles, Supports Women’s Wellness
German Chamomile Essential Oil
Aroma: Sweet & Warm
German Chamomile Essential Oil is a versatile oil that can be used for a variety of purposes. When added to Sweet Dreams Blend, it can help uplift the mood and promote feelings of relaxation. In addition, German Chamomile Essential Oil can help center the mind and body, promoting a sense of balance and harmony. As a result, German Chamomile Essential Oil can be an important part of creating a peaceful and relaxed environment before bedtime.
Other uses: Supports Joint Function, Promotes Rejuvenation, Supports Heart Wellness, Aids Digestion, Supports Respiration
Ways to Use Sweet Dreams Blend for Kids
Diffuser Blends
One simple and effective method to help improve your sleep quality is to use essential oils in a diffuser. Sweet Dreams is a kid-safe essential oil blend that includes calming and soothing oils. Just add a few drops to your diffuser and let the relaxing scent fill your room. You’ll be breathing easy and drift off to dreamland in no time.
Roll-Ons
As any parent knows, bedtime can be a battle. Between homework and after-school activities, it can be hard to wind down at the end of the day. However, Sweet Dreams Essential Oil Blend can help create a calming atmosphere that is perfect for bedtime. Simply add a few drops of the oil to a roll-on bottle filled with a carrier oil, and apply it to your child’s wrists and temples before bedtime. The soothing scent will help lull them to sleep.
Shower and Bath
Sweet Dreams Essential Oil Blend can be used in bath and shower recipes to help soothe and relax children before sleep. So, if you’re looking for a natural way to help your kids wind down before bed, give Sweet Dreams Essential Oil Blend a try.
Candles
Sweet Dreams is an Essential Oil Blend that is perfect for making candles. The blend includes essential oils with calming and relaxing properties. What’s more, the blend is kid-safe, so you can feel confident using it around children. If you’re looking for a way to add a little extra relaxation to your life, try using Sweet Dreams in your next candle recipe.
Personal Care Products
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of relaxation that comes with using a personal care product made with essential oils. Sweet Dreams is one of my favorite essential oil blends to use because it helps me wind down at the end of the day and get a good night’s sleep. I always wake up feeling well-rested and ready to face the day ahead.
What If Your Child Doesn’t Like The Smell?
Some kids find the scent of an essential oil off-putting, but there are ways to still use them. One way is to simply roll it on the bottom of their feet and put socks on. The pores of the feet are actually an excellent place to apply diluted essential oils. The large pores make it even easier to absorb the oil into the body. This is a great way to still get the benefits of essential oils without having to deal with the scent.
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Things to Remember When Using This Oil
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil blend is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has been oxidized (left with the cap off for long periods of time) it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
This relaxation essential oil blend is generally safe to use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to use.
This essential oil blend is safe to use with kids aged 2+.
Cats may find the oils in this blend irritating. However, we do not expect your cat to be disturbed if you use this blend on yourself. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
This essential blend is generally safe to diffuse and use topically on dogs. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
Other Calming Kid Safe Essential Oils
Here are some calming essential oils and blends that are safe to use and diffuse around kids 2 and up.
- Bergamot Essential Oil
- Coriander Essential Oil
- Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil
- Cedarwood Himalayan Essential Oil
- Neroli Essential Oil
- Lavender (Bulgarian) Essential Oil
- Geranium Essential Oil
- Unicorn Essential Oil Blend
- Downtime Essential Oil Blend
- Homebody Essential Oil Blend
- Sleepy Essential Oil Blend
Introduce Aroma the Unicorn Bundle
Don’t know how to get started in incorporating essential oils into your kids’ bedtime routine? Check out our Aroma the Unicorn Essential Oil Bundle!
Aroma the Unicorn is more than just an essential oil bundle, it’s a tool to help support your children through their big emotions. The hardcover book tells the story of Aroma, a unicorn who uses her sense of smell to calm down when she’s feeling upset. The partner products are designed to help your child practice what they’ve learned from the book. The special bundled price makes it more affordable than ever to get started with essential oils.
Ease Your Mind And Promote Restful Sleep
If you’re looking for a kid-safe and calming essential oil blend, look no further than Sweet Dreams. It’s perfect for diffusing at bedtime to help your little ones (and yourself!) drift off into a restful sleep. Ready to get started with essential oils? We can help! You get FREE access to our Hero Course if you subscribe to our Monthly Essential Oil Recipe Box.
References: Bhargava S. Diagnosis and Management of Common Sleep Problems in Children. 2011 Mar