Vicks and Olbas oil DANGEROUS FOR BABIES

in #decongestant6 years ago (edited)

DANGEROUS FOR BABIES

VICKS - NO ❌
OLBAS OIL - NO ❌

Because they contain
EUCALYPTUS OIL❗️
PEPPERMINT OIL ❗️

These should not be used on children under ten years of age!

Snuffle Babe (2%) contains more eucalyptus oil than Vicks (1.5%)

But not as much as the Olbas Oi (34.5%)

Both Vicks and Olbas state it’s safe to use over 2 years

Snuffle Babe state it is safe to use over 3 months

Going by these figures and using eucalyptus oil around babies, I would also use Snuffle Babe with caution.

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ESSENTIAL OILS SHOULD NOT BE USED ON OR AROUND BABIES UNDER 3 MONTHS

To relieve congestion:
Strip baby off and sit in steamy room
Saline drops or breast milk squirted up nose

Babies over 6 months - diffuse Pine or Fir essential oil (place diffuser across the room, not right next to baby)!

Children over two years - make a vapour rub using a carrier oil (e.g fractionated coconut oil) and 1/2 drops of Fir or Pine essential oil (apply to pyjamas and soles of feet)

Here is a guide to which essential oils are safe to use around babies and children:

https://nourishingjoy.com/safe-essential-oils-babies-kids-children/#6_Months

https://dailym.ai/2PuAUb8