Airplane Travel with Children

[Heritage Essential Oils]

Robert asks about AIRPLANE TRAVEL with CHILDREN: We're going to be taking our children on a 8 hour airplane ride to visit family. Their ages will be 6 yrs, 4 yrs, 2 yrs, 5 months. Do you have any recommendations on what to bring with us to help us relax and also to combat illnesses while on the airplane? We're planning on bringing our diffusers with us to use while on vacation.

[Linda Sherman]

Hi Robert,

I take a hand sanitizer such as Plague Defense Spray or make one with Aloe Vera and Citrus Quench or another favorite oil/blend. Follow the link for the recipe on the Aloe Vera page. I'd use these a lot. I use the Plague Defense Spray on toilet seats and to clean the motel. I spray the mattress under the sheets as well.

The Aloe Vera/Citrus Quench sanitizer would also be calming.

You may want to consider Peaceful Moisturizing Spray as well or instead: 

For possible illness or other health complications a trip may bring, take a look at the typical oils/blends that people travel with. You can read the descriptions and choose which ones you want to take with you.

Travel Kit Essential Oils

Bones and Joints - sprains, aches and pains of muscles and joints 

Cleansing - fungal infections, wounds 

Clove - toothaches, sore throats, joints and muscles 

Deep Healing - sprains, tight muscles, joint issues 

Digestion Support - stomach flu, diarrhea, constipation, food poisoning 

Headache Relief - headaches, migraines, muscle aches and pains 

Lavender - burns, wounds, insomnia, headaches, earaches 

Lemon - purify water (not in plastic), clean hands, mental focus 

Lung Healing - lung congestion, pneumonia 

Pain-X - pain, broken bones, joints, muscles 

Peaceful - eases tension, calming, reduces stress, insomnia 

Peppermint - digestion, insect bites, fire ants bites, muscle soreness 

Plague Defense - viral and bacterial infections, sore throat, flu 

Respiratory Relief - respiratory issues 

Top Gun (Bacteria) - bacterial issues, strep, whooping cough, pneumonia 

Warrior - powerful infection fighter, anti-biotic alternative 

Have a blessed and safe trip! Linda