Essential Oil Safety for Newborns, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

We believe that the wellbeing of your family comes first, which is why we’ve carefully designed our essential oil blends to be both safe and beneficial for newborns, pregnant mums, and breastfeeding mothers. We know safety is your top priority, so it’s our mission to ensure our products meet the highest standards of care.

Why Our Essential Oils Are Safe for Newborns

Essential oils can offer natural support for relaxation, sleep, respiratory health, and immunity, but they need to be formulated carefully—especially for the most vulnerable, like newborns. That’s why we only use gentle, tested, and baby-safe oils in all our blends, making sure that the concentrations are suitable for little bodies.

Let’s explore how each of our Glow Dreaming blends is crafted to support your newborn’s health and wellbeing.

Glow Lullaby: A Soothing Touch for Restful Sleep

Key Ingredients:

  • Organic Lavender Oil
  • Organic Copaiba Balsam Oil
  • Organic Sweet Orange Oil
  • Organic Sandalwood (Australian) Oil
  • Organic Palmarosa Oil
  • Organic Mandarin Oil
  • Organic Vanilla CO2 Extract
  • Rose Maroc Absolute
  • Organic Coriander Oil

Newborns need plenty of sleep, but sometimes they need help settling down. Our Glow Lullaby blend is designed to safely promote restful sleep, starting with organic lavender oil, which has been proven to help babies relax and sleep longer. Lavender is one of the gentlest essential oils and has been widely used in baby care products for its calming, non-irritating nature.

Copaiba balsam oil is another key ingredient, known for its mild, non-toxic profile, making it safe for babies while helping to soothe their nervous systems. Sweet orange oil adds a gentle uplifting scent that calms without overstimulating. Sandalwood and palmarosa oils complement the blend with their calming and skin-soothing properties, ensuring the entire mix is gentle enough for newborns.

Glow Breathe Easy: Clear Breathing Without Harsh Ingredients

Key Ingredients:

  • Fragonia Oil
  • Black Spruce Oil
  • Organic Coriander Oil
  • Organic Rosemary Oil
  • Organic Cardamom Oil
  • Elemi Oil
  • Organic Vetiver Oil

Newborns are especially sensitive to nasal congestion and need a gentle solution. Our Glow Breathe Easy blend uses baby-friendly ingredients that support respiratory health without the harshness of synthetic chemicals. Fragonia and black spruce oils are known for their antimicrobial properties, helping to reduce the germs that can cause colds and stuffy noses, but they’re mild enough to be safe for newborns.

Coriander and cardamom oils bring gentle decongestant effects without overwhelming your little one’s delicate system. Vetiver oil is often used in calming blends because of its soothing properties, helping to ease any breathing discomfort. Every oil is selected to ensure your baby’s sensitive airways are supported without any risk of irritation.

Glow Defence: Building Immunity the Gentle Way

Key Ingredients:

  • Organic Copaiba Balsam
  • Organic Turmeric CO2 Extract
  • Organic Vetiver Oil
  • Organic Sweet Orange Oil
  • Organic Vanilla CO2 Extract
  • Organic Ginger Fresh
  • May Chang Oil
  • Organic Lavender Oil
  • Ginger CO2 Extract
  • Rose Maroc Absolute

Newborns are developing their immune systems, so it’s important that any support you give them is both safe and effective. Our Glow Defence blend is formulated with gentle, immune-boosting ingredients like organic copaiba balsam and turmeric CO2 extract, both of which have been studied for their anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive properties. These oils help to promote overall wellness without being too strong for young bodies.

Lavender and ginger oils provide an additional layer of immune and respiratory support, but their calming properties also ensure your baby can relax and rest, which is essential for good health. The blend is completed with soothing, gentle oils like sweet orange and vanilla CO2 extract, making it a well-rounded option for mums and babies alike.

Trusted Safety for You and Your Baby

At Glow Dreaming, we know that caring for your family’s health is your number one concern. That’s why we’ve formulated each of our essential oil blends with safety in mind, especially for newborns, pregnant mums, and breastfeeding mothers. Each ingredient is carefully selected, tested, and balanced to ensure maximum benefit with minimum risk.

When you choose Glow Dreaming, you can be confident that you’re using products that are safe, gentle, and designed to support your family’s wellbeing—naturally.

 

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