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Home Remedies for Children's ANXIETY
- Touch works wonders for any anxiety condition. A
soothing foot massage is a particularly effective way to
comfort a fretful baby.Working both feet at the same
time, rub with your thumbs from the centre of the
sole of the foot, over the ball and towards the bottom
of the toes. Repeat until baby is settled.
You can either do this though baby's clothes or use the
following aroma therapy oils:
Chamomile and Lavender are particularly soothing;
both are safe to use on newborn babies. Add the
appropriate number of drops of either essence to an
Almond oil base. This aromatherapy oil can be used to
massage the feet or can be added to the bath.
Appropriate number of drops
Age Drops per 30 ml Base Oil
Newborn to 2 months 1-2 drops
2 to 6 months 2-3 drops
6 to 12 months 3-4 drops
1 to 5 years 4-6 drops
5 to 7 years 6-10 drops
7 to 12 years 8-12 drops
- For children over 6: a 50: 50 blend of Chamomile and
Lavender can be dropped onto the pillow and used in a
vaporizer to fragrance the bedroom.
- Make an infusion from a blend of Chamomile flowers,
Lime flowers and Orange blossom. Add 1 teaspoon of
each herb to a pint (600 ml) of boiling water. When
cooled, give the recommended dosage. Avoid giving
any drinks containing caffeine, such as cocoa, cola,
coffee or tea, as this stimulating chemical can make
your child feel more anxious.
Recommended dosage
Newborn to 2 years 1 teaspoon
2 to 6 years 2 to 3 teaspoon
6 to 10 years 1 tablespoon
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