Time to eliminate those feelings of worry and helplessness and replace them with confidence and empowerment as we learn about some amazing products for your kiddos!
Here I will teach you about the Young Living KidScents Collection along with ways you can start incorporating these into your daily routines to set your kids up for success and give their growing bodies exactly what they need to thrive. YAY!
Our children are not just little adults. Their bodies are continually growing, developing, and changing and are more vulnerable to the negative effects of harmful chemicals in their environment.
According to a research article from Health Affairs, there are four main differences that contribute to a child’s heightened susceptibility to chemical exposure:
- Children have greater exposure to toxic chemicals for their body weight than adults.
- Children’s metabolic pathways are immature, and a child’s ability to metabolize toxic chemicals is different from an adult’s.
- Children’s early developmental processes are easily disrupted.
- Children have more time than adults to develop chronic diseases.
You can learn more about each of these points, and read the full article here: https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10.1377/hlthaff.2011.0151
This is why it is important to look around your home and take a closer look at the everyday household and personal care products you are using on yourself and your children.
“The Environmental Protection Agency has identified 3,000 ‘high-production-volume’ chemicals—chemicals produced in quantities of more than a million pounds per year—that are in widest use and therefore have the greatest potential for human exposure. Children are especially at risk for exposure to these chemicals.”
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Grab one or two of the products you use most often on your kids, flip them over, and read the ingredients. Pick the first couple and Google “dangers of . . .” and insert the ingredient name. Does anything surprise you? Alarm you?
If you want products that work, then quality matters.
Young Living has a Seed to Seal guarantee and promise that ensures their products are safe and effective. The company abides by very strict guidelines to fulfill this promise to us, and it is important that you know about them so you can feel confident in what you are buying and using.
- YL owns its own farms, which no other major company does. It has partner farms that have to abide by the same standards.
- YL won’t plant on soil that has been in contact with ANY chemicals within 50 years. (Organic standards are only five years!)
- YL picks the absolute best seeds from strong, thriving plants.
- YL hand weeds and uses its own oils on plants for pest control to avoid harmful chemicals.
- YL harvests at peak times.
- YL distills on site without harsh chemicals.
- YL tests every batch multiple times throughout the process with state-of-the-art equipment.
Want to know what I love most? If a batch doesn’t meet YL standards for any reason, it doesn't get bottled up to distribute. YL would rather have something go out of stock than let an inferior product slip through to us. It's rare to find a company with such high standards.
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As a parent, how important is quality to you on a scale of 1-10? 1 being not important, 10 being very important?
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it that a company be transparent with you about what is in its products? 1 being not important, 10 being very important.
As always, when using essential oils on adults or children, you never want to put them directly into the eyes or ears. You also want to be aware of any blends that may contain citrus oils as these are photosensitive and should be avoided if being exposed to direct sunlight.
The oils from the KidScents line come pre-diluted to make application easy, taking the guesswork out of diluting it yourself. The recommended application is for children ages 2-12 but I’ve known many mothers to use them on children younger than that. Remember, you know your child the best. Use your best judgement and see what works for them. Start ‘low and slow’ - apply to the feet, using just a drop or two and go from there.
These oils can also be diffused! Start with just 3-4 drops and adjust as you see fit.
TummyGize is a blend perfect for little tummies that aren’t feeling so well. It contains seven oils that are specifically formulated and blended to soothe and relax.
Spearmint - gentler than peppermint and enhances relaxation
Peppermint - supportive and soothing
Tangerine - rich in limonene (Google the benefits)
Fennel - used as a digestive aid for thousands of years and mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, the Ebers Papyrus
Ginger - soothes, comforts, and balances
Cardamom - protects the stomach
Anise - a key ingredient in the Essentialzymes supplement
Are you seeing a connection here? --> Little tummies will love this blend!
Usage:
Add an AromaGlide™ roller fitment to the top for easy roll-on application. If you don't have a roller top that's ok! Just add a drop onto the belly button and rub around.
Apply in a clockwise motion to follow the normal digestion pattern every 30 minutes for an hour and as needed thereafter.
BONUS PRODUCT
No tummy is perfect without a probiotic!
The KidScents MightyPro pairs perfectly with TummyGize for added digestive support. It contains both pre- and probiotics. Prebiotics and probiotics help support digestion, the immune system, and emotional balance. They do this by stimulating and replenishing “good bacteria” through the live cultures. MightyPro has 8 billion active, live cultures!
You can sprinkle it on cold food and drinks for easy consumption. It also tastes great on its own . . . think healthy Pixie Stick! Your kids will love it!
I love that they are in individual packets and it doesn't need to be refrigerated. My kids eat it like candy!
The SniffleEase blend is amazingly effective! It is rejuvenating, refreshing, and perfect for little lungs.
Eucalyptus Blue - unique Eucalyptus oil grown in Ecuador
Palo Santo - known as the poor man’s Frankincense
Lavender - balancing and calming
Dorado Azul - recognized only as a weed in Ecuador until Gary Young analyzed it for the first time and gave it an identity
Ravintsara - has purifying properties that are a cross between nutmeg and clove
Myrtle - balancing and soothing
Eucalyptus Globulus - also found in Breathe Again and can be soothing to muscles
Marjoram - known as the ‘herb of happiness’
Pine - shares similar properties with Eucalyptus Globulus and their actions are enhanced when combined
Eucalyptus Citriodora - traditionally used as a perfume in linen closets
Cypress - this oil gets things moving!
Eucalyptus Radiata - cleansing and purifying
Black Spruce - releasing and grounding properties
Peppermint - not just good for the belly, opens up the airways too
The four different varieties of Eucalyptus in the blend make it a powerhouse oil.
Usage:
Add an AromaGlide™ roller fitment to the top for easy roll-on application. Don't have a roller fitment? No problem! Just add a drop to the chest, back, or feet and rub in!
Roll on the spine, bottoms of feet, and chest every few hours and as needed.
SleepyIze is perfect for calming and relaxing the mind and body before bedtime (or naptime).
Lavender - relaxing, harmonizing, balancing
Geranium - excellent for the skin, but also fosters peace, well-being, and hope
Roman Chamomile - calming, soothing, and perfect for adults, children, and pets
Tangerine - helps to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Bergamot - relaxing to the mind and body
Sacred Frankincense - mood-elevating and relaxing
Valerian - promotes feelings of relaxation and eases occasional restlessness
Ruta (Rue) - sleep-inducing properties
Are you starting to get an idea of the attention to detail that Gary Young displays as you learn about the properties of the different oils that make up these blends? He was meticulous. He did his research and selected just the right oils that when all perfectly paired together would create a blend that was pure magic.
Trust me . . . when you experience this for yourself, you’ll believe in magic too!
Usage:
Add an AromaGlide™ roller fitment to the top for easy roll-on application. Don't have a roller fitment? No problem! Just add a drop to the chest, back, or feet and rub in!
Roll on the spine, bottoms of feet, and chest before bedtime or naptime.
Remember - these oils can be diffused too! Start with just a few drops and adjust as you see fit.
Owie. The name pretty much says it all, but it involves way more than you are probably thinking. You can grab this oil when your little one has some skin that needs soothing. You can even grab this oil to help ease emotional and mental hurt and stress... an area we may tend to overlook.
Last week my son fell off his bike. He was an absolute mess - wouldn’t calm down and just kept showing me his knees. We finally went inside and I applied this oil to his knees. When I applied the oil he calmed down almost immediately. We applied the oil three times a day for the next 3 days and they looked perfect by day 4.
Children have to work through some of the same feelings and emotions as adults do, but at times it can be harder for them to process. Oils have a powerful impact on the emotional center of the brain and can be a great tool when helping your little ones deal with emotional trauma of their own.
Idaho Balsam Fir - soothing and rejuvenating to the body and mind
Tea Tree - cleansing and supports healthy skin
Helichrysum - known for its restorative properties
Elemi - in the same botanical family as Frankincense and Myrrh (great for skin)
Cistus - honey-like scent, used for stress and trauma
Hinoki - energizing and uplifting to the mind
Clove - supports overall wellness, main ingredient in Thieves
You can witness in this blend how intentional Gary was in choosing oils that are useful for our physical body along with our emotional minds to benefit the body as a whole.
Usage:
Apply Owie topically to improve the appearance of your child’s skin. Start with just a drop and adjust accordingly.
Speaking of the mind, that brings us to our last oil in the KidScents Collection - GeneYus. This blend is perfect for helping young minds focus and concentrate on projects and the task at hand. Let’s be honest ... I’ve never met a kid who couldn’t use a little extra help in this area, have you??
This one is ‘THE BOMB’! Just wait until I tell you about all the different oils that make up this blend.
Sacred Frankincense - high in sesquiterpenes which send oxygen to the limbic system of the brain
Blue Cypress -used to aid in the body’s natural response to irritation and injury
Cedarwood - promotes a sense of security and peace
Idaho Blue Spruce - relaxing to the mind and body
Palo Santo - used to purify and cleanse negative energies
Melissa - soothing, calming, good for easing stress
Northern Lights Black Spruce - grounding
Bergamot - mood-lifting properties
Myrrh - balances the production of many vital hormones
Vetiver - grounding, calming, and stabilizing
Geranium - strengthening and revitalizing
Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood - emotionally balancing and grounding
Ylang Ylang - used for balancing both male and female energies
Hyssop - known for its purifying properties
Rose - very high vibrational frequency
Don’t forget . . . just because these oils are part of the KidScents collection, it doesn’t mean that adults can’t benefit from them too!
Usage:
Apply to the skin as needed - some places to try: back of the neck, earlobes, forehead, etc.
Diffuse as needed. Start with a few drops and adjust as you see fit.
But that’s not all . . .
In addition to the line of KidScents oils, Young Living also offers a full array of KidScents products that can be used on your kiddos every single day, like toothpaste and shampoo, to ensure nothing but the best is being absorbed into their little bodies.
KidScents Slique Toothpaste
This is the perfect toothpaste for kids of all ages. It makes a great starter toothpaste during those crucial years when kids are getting their primary teeth, but will also carry them to their teenage years, gently cleaning their teeth and gums with safe and natural ingredients. That means NO synthetic dyes or flavors. The addition of Slique Essence and Thieves essential oils make this highly effective at keeping teeth whiter, gums healthier, and combating plaque.
The other night I walked into the bathroom and my son had squirted a TON of toothpaste out on his toothbrush. Of course he popped it right into his mouth, sucked it all off and then asked for more. Who knows how many times he did that before I got into the bathroom. With other toothpaste I would flip it over and read “Do not swallow. Call poison control if swallowed.” Seriously? Call poison control if swallowed? This is made to be put in our mouth? You will not read that on Young Living toothpaste because it is SAFE. It is a huge relief for me that this is safe even if he eats some.
KidScents Shampoo
Contains only the finest, natural ingredients for cleansing and balancing the pH of your children’s hair. You can have the peace of mind in knowing that no mineral oils, synthetic perfumes, artificial colorings, or toxic ingredients are being absorbed through your kiddos skin.
Be sure to check out the Bath Gel and Lotion, too, along with the KidScents supplements!
NOTE: If your kids are highly sensitive to gluten, please know that the shampoo, bath gel, and lotion all contain wheat germ oil. The Seedlings Line would be a great option for you instead!
There are many ways to order your products, whether they are just for you OR for your kids. One option is to order as a Retail Customer. You will spend a lot more money ordering this way so I do not recommend it. Ha!
The best way to order your products is to become a member so you can get all of your products at 24% off and have access to many other membership perks like Essential Rewards - the best monthly subscription box around!
How do you become a member? It’s simple! Just pick out your favorite starter kit and the lifetime membership comes absolutely FREE!
You can grab a ready-made Essential Oils Premium Starter Kit, valued at over $400 worth of products, for only $165. It comes with a diffuser and 12 different oils (many of which are included in the blends we covered here).
Another option is the Basic Starter Kit for $45 and then you can add on whatever products you fell in love with. The Basic Kit includes your FREE membership, a bottle of Stress Away, and a few other awesome goodies to help you get started. Add on a few of the KidScents oils and products we covered here plus ‘Feather the Owl’ Diffuser for a custom kit perfect for the kids in your life!
Use this link to set up your account and order your favorite starter kit!
