Getting better quality sleep is a huge problem affecting over 60 million Americans and of that number over 2 million are children. This equates to 30-40% of children not getting enough sleep.
There are many factors that contribute to this lack of sleep such as sleep apnea which my husband was diagnosed with several years ago and uses a C-Pap while he sleeps. This was a game changer for him.
My son was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea at 16 months which caused him to stop breathing at night so he required immediate surgery and has been wonderful ever since.
While some people may need surgery or a C-Pap to sleep well at night, others actually have trouble falling or staying asleep or suffer from conditions like Restless Legs Syndrome. Many of these sleep disorders can be helped by using essential oils. Here’s a medical study.
You may be asking yourself, “do essential oils really help you sleep?”
Essential oils have been used going back to ancient times and are gaining favor in the sight of the medical community in recent years. Many traditional hospitals are even using essential oils as part of their treatments and patient care. (Source – MayoClinic)
And helping adults and children get a most restful night’s sleep is one of the most popular ways to use the practice of aromatherapy.
In this post, you’ll find a list of amazing essential oils for sleep recipes you can use in your diffuser as aromatherapy. If you’d prefer not to use a diffuser, you can simply turn these diffuser recipes into roller bottles.
To do that, simply fill up a 5 ml roller bottle (double recipe if using a 10 ml bottle) halfway with a good carrier oil and add the essential oil drops. Then fill up the rest of the way with your carrier oil.
Roll on your roller bottle before bed on your chest, back of the neck and behind ears. I do this for my toddler every night before bed to help him calm down and sleep easier.
Each of these essential oil blends work great for sleep and anxiety, working to calm you down and feel more grounded and relaxed. Let’s start with the best diffuser recipes for sleep:
The Best Essential Oils for Sleep – Diffuser Blend Recipes
Using a diffuser is a powerful way to use. If you’re not familiar with using a diffuser, I encourage you to read this post first for everything you need to know about using a diffuser with essential oils.
All of these essential oils for sleep diffuser blends are safe to use with children.
7 Diffuser Blends for Relaxation and Restfulness
These blends are perfect for reducing anxiety, winding down after a stressful day, and promoting relaxation before bedtime. Try diffusing these blends during a warm bath or on your bedside while reading a good book!
Relaxation Diffuser Blend 1
- 2 Drops Lavender
- 2 Drops Frankenscience
Relaxation Diffuser Blend 2
- 2 Drops Lavender
- 2 Drops Stress Away
Relaxation Diffuser Blend 3
- 5 Drops Stress Away
- 2 Drops Cedarwood
Relaxation Diffuser Blend 4
- 4 Drops Chamomile
- 2 Drops Valerian
- 1 Drop Tangerine
Relaxation Diffuser Blend 5
- 3 Drops Frankensense
- 3 Drops Lavender
- 3 Drops Bergamot
Relaxation Diffuser Blend 6
- 4 Drops Lavender
- 3 Drops Cedarwood
- 3 Drops Frankensense
Relaxation Diffuser Blend 7
- 3 Drops Cardamom
- 3 Drops Sandalwood
7 Diffuser Blends for a More Restful Night’s Sleep
These blends are best used right before bed and during the night to promote more restful and complete sleep. These oils may help you fall asleep faster and reduce moments of night waking.
Restful Sleep Diffuser Blend 1
- 2 Drops Copaiba
- 3 Drops Lavender
- 1 Drop Stress Away
Restful Sleep Diffuser Blend 2
- 4 Drops Lavender
- 3 Drops Vetiver
Restful Sleep Diffuser Blend 3
- 3 Drops Ylang-Ylang
- 2 Drop Cedarwood
- 3 Drops Marjoram
Restful Sleep Diffuser Blend 4
- 2 Drops Frankenscience
- 2 Drops Chamomile
- 2 Drops Cedarwood
Restful Sleep Diffuser Blend 5
- 4 Drops Peace and Calming
- 3 Drops Valerian
Restful Sleep Diffuser Blend 6
- 3 Drops Clary Sage
- 3 Drops Cedarwood
Restful Sleep Diffuser Blend 7
- 3 Drops Patchouli
- 3 Drops Sandalwood
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