Aromatherapy for Sleep and Soothing a Colic Baby

Two contrasting moments in babyhood: on the left, a newborn cries while on a comfy blanket, and on the right, the same baby sleeps peacefully, swaddled in a cozy, textured wrap

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Aromatherapy for Sleep and Soothing a Colic Baby

Calm a colicky baby with this easy aromatherapy recipe! Lavender and chamomile essential oils work together to provide a sense of relaxation in you and in baby!

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Course: Aromatherapy Blends

Cuisine: Anxiety, Colic

Yield: aromatherapy session

Equipment

Your favorite ultrasonic diffuser

Materials

3 drops Lavender Essential Oil <a href="plentifulearth.com/shop/oils-diffusers/essential-oils/lavender-essential-oil-2-dram/" target="_blank">Buy Now!</a>
1 drop Chamomile Essential Oil

Instructions

Following your diffuser’s instructions, add 3 drops of lavender essential oil and 1 drop of chamomile essential oil to the diffuser.
Use during bedtime or before naptime to calm you and your baby.

Notes

Always check with your doctor and pediatrician before using aromatherapy. Do not use this oil directly on the baby’s skin. Do not ingest essential oils. If your baby is on the edge of your nerves, feel free to place baby in a safe space and leave the room to calm down; never shake your baby.