UPDATE: A Survey Question about Massage oils for Premature Infants

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Hi All,

Just thought I give you an update with the responses I received

from the very small survey response.

 

Olive Oil - 1 vote

Talc - 1 vote - but 3 negative responses

Jojoba - 1 vote

 

All in all, it was noted that nut oils should be avoided for use on

infants and children under 2 due to risk of developing nut allergies

or reactions.

 

Off list I got responses for the following from those that work in

the field of infant massage.

 

Grapeseed oil - is used at some hospitals

Sunflower - at a couple others, but mostly used on mothers during

labor.

Jojoba - is used occasionally but is not commonly used.

 

So, if you have another opinion please let me know.

 

My choices would probably be Sunflower, then Jojoba, but that's my

choice for general infant massage - not just premies.

 

Have a good weekend everyone. My hubby and I are off to celebrate

our Wedding anniversary!! Yeah a few days away.

 

Yours in Aromatherapy,

Penny

 

Your One Stop Aromatherapy Shop!

Birch Hill Happenings Aromatherapy LLC

100% Pure Essential oils and Supplies

http://birchhillhappenings.com/aroma1.htm

11 years and still growing!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

, " Penny " <pennyK wrote:

>

> Hi All,

> Just a quick little survey asking everyone about your preferred

> carrier/fixed oil for use on premature babies.

>

> This is not asking about blending or adding in any essential oils

or

> blending even two or more carrier/fixed oils together.

>

> This is just about singly used carrier/fixed oils you either have

> used or would suggest to use if posed the question about premature

> infant massage.

>

> What is your preferred carrier/fixed oil you would use on a

premature

> infant? And your reasons?

>

> I have my own oils I would suggest but was wondering what others

have

> either used or suggest to use.

>

> The reason I ask is that was a question posed to me earlier in the

> week by a customer. She wanted to use natural expeller pressed

> grapeseed oil that was not refined but we suggested sunflower or

> jojoba.

>

> I did check the archives and did not see this addressed.

>

> Thanks for your input.

> Penny

>

> Your One Stop Aromatherapy Shop!

> Birch Hill Happenings Aromatherapy LLC

> 100% Pure Essential oils and Supplies

> http://birchhillhappenings.com/aroma1.htm

> 10 years and still growing!!

>