Oils are Great for Babies!

Baby massage therapy can calm your crying baby and also calm a fussy baby for a relaxed breastfeeding session. Infant massage has other benefits too…YL Essential Oil's have a variety of oils that are safe to use on baby along with a carrier oil.

The benefits of infant massage
- Constipation
- Helps with Asthma
- Improving circulation
- Improves sensory awareness
- Skin conditions like eczema (Lavender or Gentle Baby)
- Enhances the growth of muscles
- Boost your baby’s immune system
- Baby relaxation for a cranky baby (Lavender)
- Increases neurological development
- Relieve pain from colic and teething (Lavender, Peppermint)
- Touch benefits like bonding between parents and child (Gentle Baby)
- Improves self-esteem, body image and social functioning
- Relaxing for parent too (good way for dad to bond with baby)
- Helps your baby sleep more soundly and for longer periods of time

We use essential oils on our son almost every day!  We love that they are gentle, safe, effective and so easy to use!  We don't have to wait for a prescription to be filled, or even wait for them to start "taking effect!"  We are almost always able to see results just minutes after application!  Ask me how you can obtain the Everyday Oils Collection and start using them on your little ones...and yourself!!

Falling Asleep with the Help of Lavender

As long as I can remember I have always had trouble falling asleep.  It seems that no matter how tired my body feels, my mind will not shut off.  I don't know how many nights I have laid in bed for hours, thinking of all the tasks that need to be accomplished the next day, new projects I would like to work on, shopping lists, meal ideas, how to solve world peace...okay, so maybe not the last one, but it does seem like anything and everything is on my mind the moment my head hits the pillow.

But not anymore!  Nope, this girl is FINALLY able to fall asleep within MINUTES (usually 5-10) of lying down.  How is this happening??  

Lavender, my friends!  Lavender!  

Every night before bed I rub one drop of Young Living's Lavender Essential Oil on each of my feet and then put a little on my pillow.  The oil calms and soothes my mind and body, helping me relax so that I can fall asleep.  I am so thankful for this oil!  I can finally get a good night's sleep and feel well-rested and refreshed when I awake.  Something this momma definitely needs!

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"Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma that is soothing and refreshing. Because it is the most versatile of all essential oils, no home should be without it. Lavender is an adaptogen, and therefore can assist the body when adapting to stress or imbalances. It is a great aid for relaxing and winding down before bedtime, yet has balancing properties that can also boost stamina and energy. Therapeutic-grade lavender is highly regarded for skin and beauty. It may be used to soothe and cleanse common cuts, bruises, and skin irritations. The French scientist René Gattefossé was among the first to discover these properties when he was severely burned in a laboratory explosion. Lavender may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods" (source)

Contact me for more information or to order your lavender!

Need to Relax?

Relax from a busy week by taking a hot bath with essential oils! Just add a handful of Epsom salts, a half cup of baking soda, and 10 drops of lavender essential oil.

Note: Instead of lavender, you can use your favorite essential oil. Be sure to read the individual label instructions on the essential oil before using.