Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Hi Everyone, I'm hoping for a bit of advice, as I've never made an infant blend before, and I want to make sure I'm extra careful. My cousin's baby (newborn) has had terrible digestive issues, can't find a formula that agrees with her, often constipated, very fussy about it all, the poor thing! I want to make her a blend so she can massage her to get some relief. In 10 ml of carrier oil (I was going to use grapeseed oil) I thought I might use 2 drops each of chamomile, lavender and orange eo. Does this sound good? Safe? Effective for the malady? I chose these oils for their relaxing and digestive properties. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially b/c it's not my infant I'm experimenting on! Thanks! Debbie deb http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 I think your ratio of eos to carrier oil is a bit high for an infant. Their skin is not fully developed when they are first born, and it takes some time to build up the usual replenishment of fats and oils on the skin. 6 drops of eo I think would be better in an ounce of oil (about three times as much). If the kid is having digestive problems I personally wouldn't put any oils in the massage blend, as they will be absorbed and will tax the system even more. Often babies need two weeks to adjust to a formula, and it should be a very slow transition. Most babies who do not receive colustrum right after their birth have digestive problems for the first couple of years, and later develop food allergies and bad eating habits. Newborns have a very, very hard time with store bought formulas because they are made form a base of cow's milk. The proteins in cow's milk can not be broken down in an infant's stomach. They have not developed that ability yet. Giving cow's milk too early can cause all sorts of digestive problems, most of them are not correctable. If she absolutely can not nurse the baby, maybe she could check into buying some human milk (ask at the hospital) for at least the few weeks to help the baby. Then slowly mix in formula and switch to full formula at about 3-4 months old. Even then, having had formula this young, the child may not be able to tolerate milk based formulas again. Soy formulas are an option, but a good chunk of them on the market are inferior products and either need doctoring or shouldn't be feed to kids. Check with a doctor that knows the parent's histories. Blessings, Soseneda AIM: SosenedaA ICQ: 47264444 : soseneda_arianrhod MSN: Soseneda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Soseneda, Thanks so much for all this great info. I was wondering about the ratios; instinctively, I thought they may need to be lower, but I couldn't find any literature to back this up. I really ned to look into getting a good book on essential oils for children. Any recommendations? The baby is over a month old now, do you still think I should leave out all of the oils? She did get colostrum; her mom stopped breastfeeding maybe a week or two after she was born; it wasn't working out for either of them. I wish she had given it more of a try, but I understand that is a personal choice. They tried the soy formula and she is still having trouble with it. That is so interesting about the formula, b/c I was not breastfed at all, and I have suffered from lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance and IBS! I have been able to kick the IBS for the most part, but I really don't think I'll be eating any dairy or wheat again in this lifetime! Thanks again! Debbie deb http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com > I think your ratio of eos to carrier oil is a bit high for an infant. > > Their skin is not fully developed when they are first born, and it takes > some time to build up the usual replenishment of fats and oils on the > skin. > > 6 drops of eo I think would be better in an ounce of oil (about three > times as much). > > If the kid is having digestive problems I personally wouldn't put any > oils in the massage blend, as they will be absorbed and will tax the > system even more. Often babies need two weeks to adjust to a formula, > and it should be a very slow transition. Most babies who do not receive > colustrum right after their birth have digestive problems for the first > couple of years, and later develop food allergies and bad eating habits. > > Newborns have a very, very hard time with store bought formulas because > they are made form a base of cow's milk. The proteins in cow's milk can > not be broken down in an infant's stomach. They have not developed that > ability yet. Giving cow's milk too early can cause all sorts of > digestive problems, most of them are not correctable. > > If she absolutely can not nurse the baby, maybe she could check into > buying some human milk (ask at the hospital) for at least the few weeks > to help the baby. Then slowly mix in formula and switch to full formula > at about 3-4 months old. Even then, having had formula this young, the > child may not be able to tolerate milk based formulas again. Soy > formulas are an option, but a good chunk of them on the market are > inferior products and either need doctoring or shouldn't be feed to > kids. Check with a doctor that knows the parent's histories. > > Blessings, > Soseneda > > AIM: SosenedaA > ICQ: 47264444 > : soseneda_arianrhod > MSN: Soseneda How To Make Rose Petal Jam - Step By Step Instructions > http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Hi Sosenda, I am curious about the colostrum since my milk came in almost immediately after delivery. I hope that it doesn't affect my little guy in that way. There are no allergies in my family so hopefully we'll be ok? If you do have some more information on infant massage, I'd love to have the information. I didn't do any massage with my first kid, but I'd like to try it with Jordan. Can you do the massage from day one? (or in our case, day 14) Oh, and I don't have any grapeseed oil, but would sweet almond oil be ok? TIA Michele -- " Soseneda " <soseneda Fri, 8 Feb 2002 19:04:06 -0600 RE: infant massage oil I think your ratio of eos to carrier oil is a bit high for an infant. Their skin is not fully developed when they are first born, and it takes some time to build up the usual replenishment of fats and oils on the skin. 6 drops of eo I think would be better in an ounce of oil (about three times as much). If the kid is having digestive problems I personally wouldn't put any oils in the massage blend, as they will be absorbed and will tax the system even more. Often babies need two weeks to adjust to a formula, and it should be a very slow transition. Most babies who do not receive colustrum right after their birth have digestive problems for the first couple of years, and later develop food allergies and bad eating habits. Newborns have a very, very hard time with store bought formulas because they are made form a base of cow's milk. The proteins in cow's milk can not be broken down in an infant's stomach. They have not developed that ability yet. Giving cow's milk too early can cause all sorts of digestive problems, most of them are not correctable. If she absolutely can not nurse the baby, maybe she could check into buying some human milk (ask at the hospital) for at least the few weeks to help the baby. Then slowly mix in formula and switch to full formula at about 3-4 months old. Even then, having had formula this young, the child may not be able to tolerate milk based formulas again. Soy formulas are an option, but a good chunk of them on the market are inferior products and either need doctoring or shouldn't be feed to kids. Check with a doctor that knows the parent's histories. Blessings, Soseneda AIM: SosenedaA ICQ: 47264444 : soseneda_arianrhod MSN: Soseneda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 oops, sorry! I didn't mean to miss-spell your name. -- Michele at Home <mbrantner Fri, 08 Feb 2002 19:06:47 -0800 Re: infant massage oil Hi Sosenda, I am curious about the colostrum since my milk came in almost immediately after delivery. I hope that it doesn't affect my little guy in that way. There are no allergies in my family so hopefully we'll be ok? If you do have some more information on infant massage, I'd love to have the information. I didn't do any massage with my first kid, but I'd like to try it with Jordan. Can you do the massage from day one? (or in our case, day 14) Oh, and I don't have any grapeseed oil, but would sweet almond oil be ok? TIA Michele -- " Soseneda " <soseneda Fri, 8 Feb 2002 19:04:06 -0600 RE: infant massage oil I think your ratio of eos to carrier oil is a bit high for an infant. Their skin is not fully developed when they are first born, and it takes some time to build up the usual replenishment of fats and oils on the skin. 6 drops of eo I think would be better in an ounce of oil (about three times as much). If the kid is having digestive problems I personally wouldn't put any oils in the massage blend, as they will be absorbed and will tax the system even more. Often babies need two weeks to adjust to a formula, and it should be a very slow transition. Most babies who do not receive colustrum right after their birth have digestive problems for the first couple of years, and later develop food allergies and bad eating habits. Newborns have a very, very hard time with store bought formulas because they are made form a base of cow's milk. The proteins in cow's milk can not be broken down in an infant's stomach. They have not developed that ability yet. Giving cow's milk too early can cause all sorts of digestive problems, most of them are not correctable. If she absolutely can not nurse the baby, maybe she could check into buying some human milk (ask at the hospital) for at least the few weeks to help the baby. Then slowly mix in formula and switch to full formula at about 3-4 months old. Even then, having had formula this young, the child may not be able to tolerate milk based formulas again. Soy formulas are an option, but a good chunk of them on the market are inferior products and either need doctoring or shouldn't be feed to kids. Check with a doctor that knows the parent's histories. Blessings, Soseneda AIM: SosenedaA ICQ: 47264444 : soseneda_arianrhod MSN: Soseneda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 " I was wondering about the ratios; instinctively, I thought they may need to be lower, but I couldn't find any literature to back this up. I really need to look into getting a good book on essential oils for children. Any recommendations? " Well, I don't really know of any books about oils for kids, but info about baby's skin I think would be the closest thing. One book I do recommend, even though it is rather old is " Let's Have Healthy Children " by Adelle Davis. The copy I have was in it's tenth printing in 1972. This book deals with diet and feeding children properly so that they have every chance they can get to grow into the best possible adults. It explains in detail how to make formulas that fulfill all sorts of baby's needs and why what does what. Very, very in depth book. " The baby is over a month old now, do you still think I should leave out all of the oils? " Babies really aren't much like kids until they hit that developmental 4 month mark. At this point they will become aware of the world around them and begin their first interactive play (as opposed to mimicking). When they hit this point, their body has physically matured to the point where they have developed the normal defense systems we are used to associating with humans (mucus membranes fully functioning, skin has a protective layer of oil, hairs on the skin are providing warmth, etc). Until that point, I would be very very careful. My main reason behind this is, if the baby's system has to deal with processing the oils on top of the already overly taxing digestive problems, it could make things a lot worse rather than help. However, the physical action of massage on the baby's abdomen can greatly help digestion and correct placement and growth of stomach and intestines. I would use a very light oil, with no eos personally. That is just my opinion though. I don't know all the details about the kid, what kind of digestive problems they are, what the toxicity of the surrounding environment is, etc. A lot of baby problems are often fixed by touch and closeness of mom. This is because her body is producing all of the extra bacteria, hormones, etc that the baby needs and that would be transmitted by some prolonged nuzzling. When mom touches and cuddles with a newborn, it needs to be for twenty to thirty minute lengths of time in order for these biological processes to happen, not even touching on the psychological side of things. " She did get colostrum; her mom stopped breastfeeding maybe a week or two after she was born; it wasn't working out for either of them. I wish she had given it more of a try, but I understand that is a personal choice. They tried the soy formula and she is still having trouble with it. " If the baby is a month old, and breastfeeding was stopped a week one, they shouldn't yet be full into trying formula number one, let alone deciding that an entire formula base doesn't work. It sounds to me like the parents need to slow down and not switch the formulas around on the kid. This right here is the cause of most digestive problems you see in infants. Babies adjust very slowly to new food. It should take two weeks to introduce a formula, at least three weeks on, and two weeks off. The kid isn't that old yet. Digestion can also be caused by improper feeding technique. Often mothers who have problems nursing their kids, don't know how to give them a bottle either. No one has ever shown them how (to nurse or bottle feed). Eating in the wrong position is the source of a lot of digestion problems and other maladies like ear infections and nasal problems. It sounds more like the mother needs some education (which is so sadly lacking for new mothers) than the baby needs a rub down. It may ease some of the kid's pain in the mean time, but it is not going to fix the problem. Blessings, Soseneda AIM: SosenedaA ICQ: 47264444 : soseneda_arianrhod MSN: Soseneda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 " I am curious about the colostrum since my milk came in almost immediately after delivery. I hope that it doesn't affect my little guy in that way. There are no allergies in my family so hopefully we'll be ok? " If your baby nursed after he was born (and you didn't pump stuff out between birth and nursing) then he got all the colostrum he needed. Even though it seemed like the milk came in fast, the colostrum was there waiting during your labor. " If you do have some more information on infant massage, I'd love to have the information. I didn't do any massage with my first kid, but I'd like to try it with Jordan. Can you do the massage from day one? (or in our case, day 14) " I don't have any information outside of info from the La Leche League, my midwife classes, and simply doing it. The best thing about baby massage is it is nuzzle touching time with your kid. Never press hard. You should not be able to see a trail in their skin where your fingers have been. Use a little lubricant at a time, and do long smooth strokes. Rubbing the stomach in a counter clockwise motion from above the pubic bone up and around about 3/4 of a circle is what to do when the kid has gas or other internal colic. This will help stimulate stomach acid and make the bowels work better (don't do it with out a diaper on!!). Rubbing the thighs and the calves will help to increase blood flow in the body in general and help with healing of all sorts (from ear infections to colds, to bumps and cuts). " Oh, and I don't have any grapeseed oil, but would sweet almond oil be ok? " Yep, any good quality light oil (not mineral oil) is fine. However, babies do need to be gently wiped off after being rubbed down with oil, or they can develop a rash or a lot of pimples. Just use a well rung out cloth and run it over their skin once. You don't want to remove all the oil, just most of it so that the kid's skin can breathe. Oh, and don't powder a kid right after you have oiled them. Blessings, Soseneda AIM: SosenedaA ICQ: 47264444 : soseneda_arianrhod MSN: Soseneda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 " oops, sorry! I didn't mean to miss-spell your name. " No problem:), not very many people get it. Even less can pronounce it. No one seems to drop the d though, even though it is not said. LOL Blessings, Soseneda AIM: SosenedaA ICQ: 47264444 : soseneda_arianrhod MSN: Soseneda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Howdy Folks A wonderful book on the market about infant massage is " Loving Hands: The Traditional Art of Baby Massage " by Frederick Leboyer A good book about using Aromatherapy with the wee ones is " Aromatherapy For Babies and Children " by Price and Price-Parr If it were me, I'd use on my newborn only a plain ol' unscented carrier oil for massage (such as grapeseed or sweet almond). If I wanted to use EO's, I'd diffuse a little in the room. Also, as a nursing mom, I would drink some fennel tea to " spike my milk " - in an attempt to calm baby's tummy *Smile* Chris (list mom - Sleepless In Denver) http://www.alittleolfactory.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 In a message dated 2/8/02 10:01:19 PM US Eastern Standard Time, deb writes: > The baby is over a > month old now, do you still think I should leave out all of the oils? Chamomile and Lavendar are the only ones I would recommend unless, for instance, a specific condition. I would only suggest one drop of one oil ( not a combination ) in a bath. Tea tree oil can be added when older. Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 In a message dated 2/8/02 10:07:14 PM US Eastern Standard Time, mbrantner writes: > If you do have some more information on infant massage, I'd love to have the > information. I didn't do any massage with my first kid, but I'd like to try > it with Jordan. Can you do the massage from day one? (or in our case, day > 14) > > Michele Usually it is better not to do any oils ( essential oils, that is ) in the first 48 hours. Almond oil is what I would use for massages since it is light and one of the best things for the skin, and an excellent carrier. BTW, I have heard of colostrum before, but what the heck is it?? Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 In a message dated 2/8/02 8:01:11 PM US Eastern Standard Time, soseneda writes: > Soy > formulas are an option, but a good chunk of them on the market are > inferior products and either need doctoring or shouldn't be feed to > Just wanting to say that while breastfeeding is best ( if you eat well ) I chose not to breastfeed at all, so maybe I could advise a little with the formula. I agree that milk based formulas seem to cause a lot of problems. Gage had the worst time when he was first brought home with the Enfamil with Iron. He had so much gas he was up all night screaming. He was always a gassy baby as a newborn even when switched to a soy formula, but in no pain after the first night. We switched him to ProSobee from Enfamil. He was never constipated and had healthy bowel movements, etc, and seems to be healthy and strong. Just a suggestion for soy if you are going to try one. Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 In a message dated 2/9/02 2:41:12 PM US Eastern Standard Time, soseneda writes: > A pregnant woman in her last month or two can usually express a bit of > colostrum from her nipples. Babies really cant get too much colostrum > because the woman's body only produces so much before it is time to get > LOL This reminds me of how annoyed I was during pregnancy. My breasts didnt grow at all the entire time! I kid you not. I thought everyones was supposed to grow or swell or something! My milk came in 2 days after delivery, and even though I never breastfed and kept up the cabbage healing, the milk didnt go away for 2 weeks. No pain at all though due to the cabbage ( sounds really wierd but really works! ) Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 another excellent book on infant massage is Infant Massage: a handbook for loving parents by Vimala McClure. also good is Baby Massage: the calming power of touch by Dr. Alan Heath & Nicki Bainbridge. to locate a certified infant massage instructor(CIMI) in your area, you can contact www.iaim-us.com. there are instructors all over the country. most teach after the baby has reached three weeks. another good resource is www.babysfirstmassage.com. there are many other infant massage resources targeted towards babies with special needs. what about a lactation consultant to assist with the feeding issues? sarah Michele at Home <mbrantner wrote: >oops, sorry! I didn't mean to miss-spell your name. >-- > > >Michele at Home <mbrantner > >Fri, 08 Feb 2002 19:06:47 -0800 > >Re: infant massage oil > > >Hi Sosenda, >I am curious about the colostrum since my milk came in almost immediately >after delivery. I hope that it doesn't affect my little guy in that way. >There are no allergies in my family so hopefully we'll be ok? > >If you do have some more information on infant massage, I'd love to have the >information. I didn't do any massage with my first kid, but I'd like to try >it with Jordan. Can you do the massage from day one? (or in our case, day >14) > >Oh, and I don't have any grapeseed oil, but would sweet almond oil be ok? > >TIA >Michele >-- > > > " Soseneda " <soseneda > >Fri, 8 Feb 2002 19:04:06 -0600 > >RE: infant massage oil > > >I think your ratio of eos to carrier oil is a bit high for an infant. > >Their skin is not fully developed when they are first born, and it takes >some time to build up the usual replenishment of fats and oils on the >skin. > >6 drops of eo I think would be better in an ounce of oil (about three >times as much). > >If the kid is having digestive problems I personally wouldn't put any >oils in the massage blend, as they will be absorbed and will tax the >system even more. Often babies need two weeks to adjust to a formula, >and it should be a very slow transition. Most babies who do not receive >colustrum right after their birth have digestive problems for the first >couple of years, and later develop food allergies and bad eating habits. > >Newborns have a very, very hard time with store bought formulas because >they are made form a base of cow's milk. The proteins in cow's milk can >not be broken down in an infant's stomach. They have not developed that >ability yet. Giving cow's milk too early can cause all sorts of >digestive problems, most of them are not correctable. > >If she absolutely can not nurse the baby, maybe she could check into >buying some human milk (ask at the hospital) for at least the few weeks >to help the baby. Then slowly mix in formula and switch to full formula >at about 3-4 months old. Even then, having had formula this young, the >child may not be able to tolerate milk based formulas again. Soy >formulas are an option, but a good chunk of them on the market are >inferior products and either need doctoring or shouldn't be feed to >kids. Check with a doctor that knows the parent's histories. > >Blessings, >Soseneda > >AIM: SosenedaA >ICQ: 47264444 >: soseneda_arianrhod >MSN: Soseneda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 I'd go with that Chris. I wouldn't use essential oil on a baby of that age. Just plain vegetable oil,- sweet almond, sunflower etc and gently massage the abdomen Regards Ann - Scotland * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Get your free @ecosse.net account http://www.ecosse.net Scotland's Free Internet Service Provider * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Erin asked: " BTW, I have heard of colostrum before, but what the heck is it?? " Colostrum is thick yellowish substance that comes out right before breast milk. It gives the newborn needed laxatives to jump start the digestive track and help push out any meconium (newborn poop). It also contains nutrients and enzymes the child will need to break down their first foods, and create the necessary stomach fauna to digest food for the rest of their lives. A pregnant woman in her last month or two can usually express a bit of colostrum from her nipples. Babies really cant get too much colostrum because the woman's body only produces so much before it is time to get that sweet foremilk in to satisfy the kid. Blessings, Soseneda AIM: SosenedaA ICQ: 47264444 : soseneda_arianrhod MSN: Soseneda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2002 Report Share Posted February 10, 2002 The West African women use their unrefined shea butter on the infant as soon as it is born. Good unrefined shea butter is an excellent diaper rash treatment, as well as a skin conditioner for moms who have had a baby.. This is why unrefined shea , which is yellow and creamy is such a wonderful product. It is great for baby's hair and scalp..you know that stuff that starts to peel on their head shortly after they are born.. anyhow, I just joined this group and thought I would say hello and share some info I just today read myself. anastasia http://www.anastasiasideas.com --- Ann Thorpe <Ann wrote: > I'd go with that Chris. I wouldn't use essential > oil on a baby of that age. > Just plain vegetable oil,- sweet almond, sunflower > etc and gently massage the > abdomen > Regards > Ann - Scotland > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > Get your free @ecosse.net account > http://www.ecosse.net > Scotland's Free Internet Service Provider > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > Send FREE Valentine eCards with Greetings! http://greetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2002 Report Share Posted February 10, 2002 Hi Anastasia and welcome! Thanks for sharing, quick question - how is the unrefined shea for adult skin? <grin> Since we're in a warmer climate now, I'm wondering........plus we also have harder water, harder on skin and hair. Thanks and welcome, Hugs, Marilyn Anastasia Crabtree wrote: > The West African women use their unrefined shea butter > on the infant as soon as it is born. Good unrefined > shea butter is an excellent diaper rash treatment, as > well as a skin conditioner for moms who have had a > baby.. > This is why unrefined shea , which is yellow and > creamy is such a wonderful product. > It is great for baby's hair and scalp..you know that > stuff that starts to peel on their head shortly after > they are born.. > anyhow, I just joined this group and thought I would > say hello and share some info I just today read > myself. > anastasia > http://www.anastasiasideas.com > > --- Ann Thorpe <Ann wrote: > > I'd go with that Chris. I wouldn't use essential > > oil on a baby of that age. > > Just plain vegetable oil,- sweet almond, sunflower > > etc and gently massage the > > abdomen > > Regards > > Ann - Scotland > > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > Get your free @ecosse.net account > > http://www.ecosse.net > > Scotland's Free Internet Service Provider > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > > > > > > > Send FREE Valentine eCards with Greetings! > http://greetings. > > > How To Make Rose Petal Jam - Step By Step Instructions > http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2002 Report Share Posted February 10, 2002 In a message dated 2/9/02 11:30:29 PM US Eastern Standard Time, jane writes: > For the digestive upsets, some weak chamomile or dill tea, cooled to body > temperature, should give relief and both are safe to give. If the baby is > bottle > fed, then putting a little bit in a bottle of water would be enough. If the > baby > is being breast fed, then Mother can help baby by drinking both these teas a > I used a tiny bit of the teas for gages horrible gas too Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2002 Report Share Posted February 10, 2002 Hi Debbie, I haven't read all the replies to you yet 9in fact, I'm only getting to read a few of the list posts a day at the moment), but the few I have read have prompted me to reply also. For a newborn baby, please *don't* use EOs !! Their skin is too tender, their liver is still coming to grips with intake from the outside world and their lungs have enough to do with breathing in the usually-not-too-perfect air. Massaging a baby from birth is fine - extremely gently, in fact, call it stroking rather than massage !! A few drops of extra virgin olive oil on the fingers doing the stroking should give *plenty* of slip. For the digestive upsets, some weak chamomile or dill tea, cooled to body temperature, should give relief and both are safe to give. If the baby is bottle fed, then putting a little bit in a bottle of water would be enough. If the baby is being breast fed, then Mother can help baby by drinking both these teas a while before feeding. Will help Mum too !! But again, please don't subject those tender tissues to EOs - Mum wearing some relaxing EOs can help as there will be a minimal about for Bub to absorb, can help relax both and will help set up a good relaxantion trigger for the baby. Just my thoughts, Blessings, Jane :-)) Debra McDuffee wrote: > Hi Everyone, > I'm hoping for a bit of advice, as I've never made an infant blend before, > and I want to make sure I'm extra careful. My cousin's baby (newborn) has > had terrible digestive issues, can't find a formula that agrees with her, > often constipated, very fussy about it all, the poor thing! I want to make > her a blend so she can massage her to get some relief. In 10 ml of carrier > oil (I was going to use grapeseed oil) I thought I might use 2 drops each of > chamomile, lavender and orange eo. Does this sound good? Safe? Effective > for the malady? I chose these oils for their relaxing and digestive > properties. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially b/c it's > not my infant I'm experimenting on! > > Thanks! > Debbie > deb > http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com > -- http://www.phoenixrose.com/scentsorium Phoenix Rose Scentsorium - Healing that makes Scents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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