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Essential Oils for Babies and Infants

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Rachel claims doTERRA's On Guard essential oil kills 99.99% of bacteria and viruses, even H1N1 and MRSA.

This episode of Parent Savers features Rachel Adams-Gonzalez, a representative from doTERRA Essential Oils, explaining how parents can use essential oils for infant and child wellness. Host Kasey Wilt is joined by several parent panelists in the studio, including Sarah Overby and Owen Hemsath, who share their experiences and questions. Rachel defines essential oils as concentrated aromatic compounds distilled from plants, noting one drop of peppermint oil is 50 to 70 times stronger than a cup of peppermint tea. She asserts doTERRA oils are pure, therapeutic grade, and safe for internal consumption because they are sourced from indigenous plants and tested by a third party. The discussion covers using oils aromatically in diffusers, topically with carrier oils like coconut or olive oil, and internally for various ailments. Specific oils and blends mentioned include lavender for cradle cap and bug bites, a protective blend called On Guard claimed to kill 99.99% of bacteria and viruses including H1N1 and MRSA, and a respiratory blend named Breathe. Rachel recommends applying oils like On Guard to the bottoms of children's feet for quick absorption and to prevent hand-to-mouth contact. She shares a personal anecdote about using the digestive blend Digest Zen on her son's belly for dairy allergy symptoms. A surprising claim is that essential oils can kill viruses, contradicting common understanding that viruses cannot be killed. Another memorable moment involves a panelist joking that the presentation feels like being brainwashed into a cult due to the strong claims. Rachel also states that synthetic fragrances in commercial products cause headaches, whereas pure essential oils do not. The conversation extends to using oils for home cleaning, with lemon oil suggested for disinfecting cribs and making linen sprays. Rachel mentions adding oils to hand soap, laundry, and even using them in organic gardening as a pest repellent. A panelist recounts making a lemon oil and water spray as a baby shower gift for disinfecting surfaces. The tone is conversational and promotional, with the doTERRA representative educating the parent panelists through demonstrations and passing around oil samples. The style blends anecdotal testimonials with instructional advice, often steering the discussion back to doTERRA's specific products and membership model. Parents interested in natural remedies, chemical-free cleaning alternatives, and holistic child wellness would find this episode appealing. Listeners skeptical of direct sales companies or those seeking evidence-based medical advice might prefer to skip it.

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A conversational, product-led look at essential-oil routines for baby care and household cleanup.

Parent Savers episode 13 takes a relaxed, branded look at how Rachel Adams-Gonzalez of doTERRA talks about using essential oils in everyday parenting.

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