Calming Recipes
- Lavender Bath : Add 2 to 4 teaspoons of lavender hydrosol to a warm bath.
- Chamomile Cream : Mix 1/4 cup coconut oil, 2 tablespoons beeswax, and 2 tablespoons chamomile hydrosol. Melt the beeswax and coconut oil, then add the hydrosol. Cool and let harden.
Note: Hydrosols are generally safe for children, but it's always a good idea to consult with a medical professional before introducing any new treatment, especially if your child has any underlying medical conditions.
Therapeutic applications of hydrosols safe for infants and young children
| Common name | botanical name | therapeutic use |
|---|---|---|
| Roman chamomile | Chamaemelum nobile | Diaper rash, teething, insomnia, crying, sunburn, bath time, chickenpox |
| Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia | Chills, constant crying, insomnia, sunburn, bathing, atopic dermatitis, piercing |
| Rose | Rose Damascena or Rose centifolia | Sunburn, skin irritation, nausea |
| Neroli | Citrus aurantium var. amara flos | Bath water is calming |
(Price & Price, 2004)
Hydrosol Safety
There are few safety concerns with hydrosols, but peppermint (Mentha x Piperita) hydrosol is warned not to be used by young children (under 3 years of age) because it may cause respiratory distress, and Greenland moss (Ledum groenlandicum) should not be used by children under 6 years of age (Catty, 2001).
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