Dosing for Children

There are definitely specific doses for children and even specific oils that can and cannot be used for children.

EO body oil or body rub dosing. 

For 1 ounce (30ml) of carrier oil.  You can buy the carrier oil from Young Living if you like.  I like it, but I love using coconut oil.  It's moisturizing and slips all over the skin.  Almond oil is supposed to be a better carrier oil too.  Honestly, I think using any quality food grade oil will work fine.  Probably not Canola oil, but olive, jojoba, avocado etc...

Newborns - 0-1 drop
2-6 mos - 1-2 drop
6-12 mos - 1-3 drop
1-4yrs - 1-5 drop
5-7 yrs - 3-6
8-12 - 5-9 drop
12 and over - 5-10

This is just a general guideline. If you are using Young Living oils, these are the doses.  Start with the lowest amount of drops and increase if you aren't getting the result you want.  I am not a medical doctor or health practitioner.  I cannot diagnose any ailment.  I can only guide you toward oils that have helped our family and have been shown to help.  I reference 3 books when I look for healing my family.  
Gentle Babies by Debra Raybern
Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child by Valerie Ann Worwood
Reference Guide for Essential Oils by Connie and Alan Higley


I would suggest that you reference these books for healing your family as well.  They will prove invaluable!