The nervous system of children is much more sensitive to olfactory stimuli than that of adults. It is therefore very useful to help children fall asleep, spreading a delicate essence of lavender , a light essential oil of lemon balm or some citrus fruits in the bedroom . A few drops in the water of a diffuser are enough.
It is important to choose pure, non-artificial oils. Also do not overdo the quantities as the risk is to irritate the baby’s mucous membranes.
An effective calming effect can also be obtained by placing a small bag full of dried lavender , chamomile or orange flowers on the bed.
Finally, a very effective ritual could be to perform a relaxing massage using lavender essential oil. In this case, the essence should not be used in its pure state, but added to a vegetable oil that acts as a vehicle ( almond oil , coconut oil , argan …)