Parents in general would choose what's best for their children, which includes using the perfect health care products. Some would opt for organic products such as essential oils. Little did they now that some essential oils can actually do more harm than good.
Natural remedies including organic substances and essential oils are often used to alleviate colds, allergies and other ailments. According to Health Daily, little did parents know that most essential oils are unhealthy for children as it can cause poisoning.
Essential oil treatments can potentially poison the child through accidental poisoning or dosage mistakes. Despite being all natural, most oils can still be poisonous. Dr. Justin Loden of Vanderbilt University Medical Center stated that one of the most common poisoning factors among young children is through ingestion.
"The rule of thumb in toxicology is 'the dose makes the poison,' so all essential oils are potentially harmful." Loden said. "In children, poisoning typically occurs when they try to swallow the oil, but choke so that a little of it goes into the lungs, which causes pneumonia; it only takes less than half a teaspoonful to do that."
Even the slightest amount can have a negative effect on the child's system, which can end up to being lethal. It is important for parents to be cautious when using such products. Though essential oils are all natural, misguided dosage and accidental ingestion can cause lethal poisoning.
Aside from essential oils, it is important to keep hazardous products out of reach especially with toddlers. Parents suggested that baby proofing one's home is highly important. laundry detergent pods are one of the most common lethal substances that should be kept away from children at all times.
As parents, it is important to keep all hazardous materials out of reach. Having emergency numbers within your home is also important in case unforeseen circumstances would take place.
