Description
Parents are increasingly seeking natural approaches to support their children’s wellbeing. This course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to work safely and confidently with babies and children, helping you expand your professional expertise while providing valuable support for families.
Ideal for qualified aromatherapists, massage therapists and holistic practitioners who would like to safely support babies, children and families. Whether you work directly with younger clients or want to provide informed guidance to parents and carers, this course offers practical CPD that can be applied immediately within professional practice.
- ✔ Build confidence in using aromatherapy safely with babies and children.
- ✔ Understand age-appropriate essential oil selection and dilution guidelines.
- ✔ Learn how aromatherapy can support common childhood concerns and wellbeing.
- ✔ Explore the benefits of hydrolats as a gentle alternative to essential oils.
- ✔ Enhance your ability to provide safe home-care recommendations for parents and carers.
- ✔ Add a valuable specialist skill to your professional therapy practice.
What You’ll Learn
Understanding Aromatherapy for Babies and Children
Learn how babies and children respond to aromatherapy and how to use essential oils safely and appropriately at different stages of development.
- • How babies and children respond to aroma and touch
- • The importance of the olfactory system in childhood development
- • Safe essential oil use and dilution guidelines
- • Suitable methods of application for different ages
- • Introducing aromatherapy safely and effectively
Supporting Common Childhood Concerns
Explore aromatherapy approaches for a range of common childhood challenges and wellbeing concerns.
- • Colic and digestive discomfort
- • Teething support
- • Eczema and cradle cap
- • Sleep difficulties and relaxation
- • Colds, coughs and respiratory concerns
- • Travel sickness
- • Emotional wellbeing, irritability and tantrums
Hydrolats for Babies and Children
Discover how hydrolats can be used as a gentle and effective addition to baby and child wellbeing support.
- • Understanding hydrolats and their benefits
- • Hydrolats for digestive support
- • Hydrolats for skin conditions and nappy rash
- • Natural support for teething discomfort
- • Safe methods of application
- • Home-care recommendations for parents
Featured Oils
Essential Oils
The course explores a range of essential oils commonly used to support babies and children, including:
Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Mandarin, Sweet Orange, Neroli, Rose Otto, Geranium, Frankincense, Tea Tree, Ravensara, Eucalyptus Smithii and Sandalwood.
Carrier Oils
Suitable carrier oils explored within the course include:
Calendula, Sweet Almond, Avocado, Rosehip, Carrot and Sunflower.
Hydrolats
Learn how hydrolats can be incorporated into professional practice, including:
Chamomile German, Angelica, Melissa, Sandalwood, Cornflower, Frankincense and Fennel.
Learning Types: The Details
E-Learning
We offer a range of E-Learning CPD and Diploma courses where you can learn online at your own pace. All learning is done online in our portal. You can access your courses from your online account.
Course Booking & Cancellations
E-Learning Booking & Cancellations
Courses can be booked online, by email to courses@penny-price.com or by telephone on 01455 251020. Full payment is taken at the time of booking. Once the course has been applied for, paid in full and sent to the student, then there is no option to cancel. If you are dissatisfied with the course at any point, then please contact the academy directly. Your statutory rights are not affected.
About our Academy
Course Kit
Our optional course kit will enhance your learning and help you work along practically throughout your course.
- What’s Included?
- Aromatherapy for Babies & Children Book – By Penny Price
- 10ml Geranium – Pelargonium graveolens
- 10ml Lavender True – Lavandula angustifolia
- 10ml Mandarin – Citrus reticulata
- 50ml Calming Cuddles Massage Oil
- 150ml White Lotion Base
