Natural Vapor Rub Recipe for Children Under 10 Years Old; easy cold and congestion relief vapor rub recipe using coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, essential oils!
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If your little one is suffering from the sniffles, cough or overall unwell feeling, you may want to try this natural vapor rub recipe for children under 10 years old! I have been making natural vapor rub for my children for about a year now. I use it for colds, coughs, and sore throats. It works great!
To help your child feel better, you can make them some vapor rub. Vapor rub is an ointment that can be rubbed on the chest and throat to help reduce pain and congestion from a cold.
You can easily make this natural vapor rub recipe at home using ingredients that are readily available in most grocery stores or health food stores or on Amazon (where I get all my ingredients for this recipe)
This recipe is for children under the age of 10. If you are looking for a natural vapor rub recipe for adults check out that link! I will explain later on in the post why children should use this recipe over the adult recipe!
Let's jump into this Natural Vapor Rub Recipe for Children Under 10 Years Old now!
Natural Vapor Rub Recipe for Children Under 10 Years Old:
Directions
Place a small sauce pan to medium heat. Add the coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax into the sauce pan and stir until completely melted. Take off the heat and add in all the essential oils. Mix in with a wooden spoon until full combined.
Pour mixture into an air tight glass container or rub container. Allow to cool for about one hour before covering with lid. Store in a cool dark place.
How to Use This Homemade Vapor Rub Recipe for Children
- To use this vapor rub, apply and massage onto the chest, feet or neck to relieve cough, congestion and sore throat in children under the age of 10 years old.
- Use only a tiny amount—a little bit goes a long way!
- If your child has sensitive skin, do a test with the vapor rub on his or her inner arm to make sure it's not too strong for the skin.
- Make sure you wash your hands after application. It will burn if you get it in your eyes!
- Apply as needed throughout the day or before bedtime. You can also apply it in between applications if the child is still feeling congestion when they wake up in the morning.
- SAFETY TIP: Eucalyptus essential oil should not be used by children under the age of 10. Peppermint essential oils should not be used on children under the age of 6. So DO NOT add these essential oils to this recipe.
If you are looking for a homemade natural vapor rub recipe that works well with children, then this is it. I have found that this recipe works great on children and adults alike. This is my favorite homemade vapor rub recipe because it contains great ingredients like coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter and essential oils. These ingredients will help keep your kid's chest clear and happy. This vapor rub can be used any time of year but it is especially useful during the winter months when colds and flu are prevalent.
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Natural Vapor Rub Recipe for Children Under 10 Years Old
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Coconut oil
- ¼ cup Shea Butter
- 2 tablespoon Beeswax or Soy Wax
- 8 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
- 8 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 4 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 4 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
Instructions
- Place a small sauce pan to medium heat. Add the coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax into the sauce pan and stir until completely melted. Take off the heat and add in all the essential oils. Mix in with a wooden spoon until full combined.
- Pour mixture into an air tight glass container or rub container. Allow to cool for about one hour before covering with lid. Store in a cool dark place.
Natural Vapor Rub Recipe for Children Under 10 Years Old; easy cold and congestion relief vapor rub recipe using coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, essential oils!
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