• 10 ml (2 tsp) of oil macerate of German chamomile, or 10 ml (2 tsp) of sunflower oil, simply.
• 12 to 25 drops of Roman chamomile essential oil 10% (Chamaemelum nobile)* (See note below to adapt the essential oil concentration to the child's age.)
• 1 to 2 drops of bitter orange petitgrain essential oil (Citrus aurantium ssp amara) (See note below to adapt the essential oil concentration to the child's age.)
• roll-on container
• small funnel

* Roman chamomile essential oil 10% & bitter orange petitgrain essential oil - let's talk concentration:

• babies 3 months to 1 year: use the lowest concentration of essential oils
• babies 1 year and older: use the highest concentration

See the FAQ at the bottom of this page to learn more about the ingredients used in this recipe!

Roll-on

Put all the ingredients in the roll-on container, then mix well.

Oil macerate: let's chat.

Making your own German chamomile oil macerate for this recipe could let you optimize its properties (and give you a lovely rich oil to use in other recipes like face and hair care!). Check out the video and article above to learn everything about making oil macerates.

No time or energy to take on this macerate project? Hey, no big deal: sunflower oil, to which you'll add the superpower of essential oils, will do an excellent job.

Apply to the inner wrists, inner elbows or solar plexus.

Toddlers | Recommendations

Newborns & little babies: we recommend waiting until a baby is over 3 months before using essential oils so as not to assault their delicate little nose! Essential oils are very concentrated in active molecules; brand-new little babies aren't ready to be exposed to such powerful substances.

Tests: it's always best to test a recipe on a patch of skin before applying it to a larger area, especially on children. Their skin can be very sensitive or reactive.

In case of great sensitivity, you can apply the oil to the soles of the feet and massage to absorb: the essential oil will still enter the bloodstream and can work without a problem.