Are Essential Oils Safe for Kids? Some sellers promote the health benefits of these plant extracts with evangelical zeal. But they have few proven benefits and, in some cases, can carry serious risks.

Essential oils are most effective when they’re used to treat an acute problem, such as mild skin infections, sleep problems and allergies (use caution with eucalyptus and menthol in young children).

I still remember the first time I made a bath bomb. It wasn’t pretty, crumbly edges, uneven color, and way too much essential ...

Are essential oils safe for children? The short answer is, yes! Many are safe, in diluted amounts, and can have big benefits for the little people in your family.

Meredith: I’ve heard and read articles about how essential oils have damaged pets and kids. It makes it so confusing to know what’s safe and what isn’t. Amanda: Thanks for bringing that up.

But essential oils alarmed hundreds of parents last year, who called the Georgia Poison Center, worried about their children's safety. Of the 1,000 calls the center received, almost 800 dealt with ...