https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:08:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2076022 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 02:27:46 +0000 gracecat 2076022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmmm I thought REM sleep was not deep sleep and you dream most in that lighter sleep? </p> <p>We just started using lavender essential oil, just one drop on her bath and it smells quite strong but not sure that I noticed any difference. I think I convinced myself that she falls asleep more easily but I can't be sure of that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075937 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:43:23 +0000 Torchwood 2075937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've put lavender on burns and cuts. Can't say if t made a difference, but it smelled nice! :) I use a diffuser too. Mostly to make the house smell nice, but I had a stress relief blend that I loved that I need to get some more of (local brand). I have a book on using essential oils but haven't done as much with them as I'd like. I just get a bit nervous when I'm pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075824 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:18:51 +0000 matador84 2075824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kid you not, I sleep awful on nights I don't diffuse them in my room. I can't believe it...I'm totally hooked. I'm not convinced they've helped fend/ward off illness completely (thieves from young living), but I do feel like they help when they have congestion to control the mucus and general yuckiness. </p> <p>Dd had a double ear infection last week, I'm not brave enough to depend on oils over seeing a doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075722 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:06:04 +0000 StbHisMrs 2075722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been using them for about 8 months, and I see a great improvement with my girls sleep! I'm constantly diffusing something! My favorite brand is Eden's Garden. </p> <p>I use lavender and goodnight in the diffuser at night in their room, I also melt some coconut oil with a couple drops of lavender on the bottoms of their feet. They're 3.5 and 18 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075713 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:55:23 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2075713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am new to using them, I use young living oils. My friends swear by them that they help their LO's sleep. I am trying to get the hang of them before mine arrives in April. The only thing I have really used them for since I got them a couple weeks ago was a mixture for my husbands horrible allergies and both times it helped him instantly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075610 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 16:32:31 +0000 birdofafeather 2075610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use them similarly to @mrsjyw: but I use Young Living! Lavender and Cedarwood are great for sleep for me and DD. For LO, I dilute with coconut oil or lotion and rub on her. I used to have a sleep lotion from bath and body works and I figure that the pure stuff is better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075577 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:59:59 +0000 mrsjyw 2075577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: yea I didn't think you were :) Just was stating our stance on them :P</p> <p>@Leah: haven't used it on ds, mostly because I haven't bought a diffuser. My friend uses it for her girls through aromatherapy and she loves it for them. (they love it too). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075576 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:59:04 +0000 Orchid 2075576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: ok. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075573 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:58:07 +0000 MrsBrewer 2075573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leah: I don't have a LO yet, but my SIL does! She will dilute the Essential Oil with a carrier oil (either coconut oil, or olive oil) and rub it on the bottoms of her LO's feet, and she will diffuse the oils at night as well. I use Young Living Oils. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075570 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:55:55 +0000 Orchid 2075570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: @mrsjyw: do you use lavender for your LOs? How do you use it with a 1 year old to promote relaxation and sleep? I'm pretty desperate :-) and haven't tried essential oils. I'm a little scared to be honest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075569 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:55:16 +0000 mediagirl 2075569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: oh definitely not! We're trying to open our eyes to new options and ways to help our small issues since modern medicine is so expensive these days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075555 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:50:44 +0000 mrsjyw 2075555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, but not as as substitute for modern medicine.</p> <p>I personally use doTerra brand because I get them at wholesale prices from a trusted friend who highly recommended them. I think Young Living is the other top rated brand of high concentrate EO.</p> <p>Anyway, I use lavender for relaxation/sleep and a doTerra mix called PastTense for headaches (wintergreen, lavender, peppermint, frankincense, cilantro, marjoram, roman chamomile, basil, and rosemary.)</p> <p>I use another dt mix called OnGuard (Wild Orange, Clove Bud, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils.) for DS when he's stuffed up and fighting a head cold.</p> <p>We use them solely on the bottoms of our feet, a dab on our chest, and I use the headache roller on my temples.</p> <p>I have lemon, oregano, and a few others. Haven't used those yet. They just came in an intro pack that I bought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075554 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:50:06 +0000 Mamaof2 2075554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was dealing with some insomnia and tried lavender oil on my feet and pillowcase - didn't help at all</p> <p>Know what knocked me out? Sleepy Time tea!!! I never woke to pee and had crazy dreams all night - I read somewhere that you only dream in REM which meant I was having deep sleep. I woke up and felt amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075551 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:49:34 +0000 MrsBrewer 2075551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I'm new to using them, but I love them and I use them for everything! I diffuse different oils regularly. right now I'm diffusing a blend at night to help with allergies and sleep since it's winter and we're all cooped up and have animals. </p> <p>Peppermint is great for upset stomach/nausea. </p> <p>Lavender is great for sleep!</p> <p>Lemon is great for cleaning agents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-2#post-2075541 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:46:35 +0000 mediagirl 2075541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you ever used them? What did you use them for?</p> <p>We're thinking of using them for sleep. </p>