Summarize the following:
If you’re planning to use essential oils in place of traditional medication, it’s best to get a proper diagnosis first. It’s easy to misdiagnose a baby’s condition, especially since the baby can’t tell you what they’re feeling. This means you might accidentally treat the wrong condition. Take your baby to the doctor if it’s sick so you know what to treat. Your doctor will figure out what’s causing your baby’s symptoms. Then, they’ll help you create a treatment plan for your baby. Tell your doctor that you’re interested in using essential oils as part of your baby’s treatment. Try not to worry because these situations are rare. However, essential oils can be poisonous if your baby swallows them. Similarly, it’s always an emergency situation when your baby is having trouble breathing. If either of these situations happens to your baby, take them to the emergency room for treatment.If they swallow the oil, you can also call the Poison Control hotline for advice at 1-800-222-1222.
Get medical conditions diagnosed by a doctor before you treat them. Get emergency care if they ingest the oil or have trouble breathing.