When it comes to your children, we understand that only the best will do. As parents, we go out of our way to make the best decisions we can for their well-being. In everything from what they eat (“Finish your veggies.”) to what toys they play with (“No lead or small parts, thank you very much”), we are dedicated to making the best life choices for our little ones. So why not enrich their lives with essential oils?

While not all essential oils are safe for children, we’ve done the legwork and compiled a list of 10 incredible single essential oils for the little ones in your household.

1. Chamomile

Invite some serenity into your child’s bedroom with a few drops of Chamomile in your diffuser. Promoting a calming and relaxing outlook, this oil is a great choice when your child is nearing bedtime.

2. Ylang Ylang

One of the most popular essential oils in the world, Ylang Ylang is championed for delighting the senses with its floral and sweet aroma. It works to instill peace, joy and inner trust, so it’s a fantastic option for children that experience anxiety, or could just use a positivity-promoting aroma in their space

3. Lavender

Well known for a reason, Lavender’s rich and sweet aroma can offer mental balance, while invigorating the body. If your child is feeling agitated and unfocused, diffusing a bit of Lavender can help to re-align their emotional state.

4. Bergamot

Add a soothing aroma to your home with Bergamot. This essential oil is used by aromatherapists for its uplifting and calming properties. Try diffusing Bergamot and Lavender together to provide your child with a sleepy haven for sweet dreams.

5. Frankincense

Yoga instructors have long called upon Frankincense for its healing and balancing properties. You and your child don’t have to move into monkey pose to enjoy the same benefits. With a bright, earthy aroma, Frankincense can increase mindfulness in humans, both big and small.

6. Patchouli

Sweet and earthy, Patchouli is an ideal essential oil to promote a positive atmosphere. Along with its pleasing aroma, Patchouli’s properties can help to uplift your child’s mood. Diffuse a few drops and let this classic EO do its job.

7. Vetiver

Emotional and physical balance are the calling cards of Vetiver. This long-loved essential oil offers a woody and musky aroma that can work to promote deep concentration and a harmonious state of mind. We’d recommend diffusing this oil during your child’s study time.

8. Rosalina

With a bright aroma that’s comparable to Eucalyptus, Rosalina is as pleasing to take in as it is to say out loud. This EO can brighten your child’s outlook any time of the day, but we recommend diffusing Rosalina for an afternoon refresh.

9. Thyme

With its many benefits, you might say that “Thym-ing” is everything. This essential oil is revered for its ability to support muscle health and fend off bacteria. As body soreness and germs are part of any childhood, your active kiddo has a friend in Thyme.

10. Pine

As a parent, you know that it can be a chore to get even the best students to focus after a long day at school. Luckily, Pine’s fresh and woodsy aroma can promote sharpened thinking and mental clarity in your child. When it’s homework time, we suggest you reach for your Pine.