1-2 year old toddlers • Skin contact product
For a toddler (1–2 years): French lavender oil is generally low risk for things like cancer or common allergies, but there is some published evidence that certain lavender products can act like hormones and have been linked to early breast changes in children. Because toddlers are still developing, we should be cautious.
Use only products made for children that contain lavender oil at safe, low concentrations. Never put undiluted essential oil directly on a toddler’s skin. Do a small patch test on the arm and wait 24 hours before wider use. Keep products away from the face and hands that go into the mouth. If you want to avoid the small hormone-related risk, choose fragrance-free or products that do not list French lavender oil.
Watch for skin redness, rash, swelling, or any unusual breast tissue changes in boys or girls. The concern about hormone-like activity comes from published case reports and laboratory work (see: "Lavender Products Associated With Premature Thelarche and Prepubertal Gynecomastia: Case Reports and Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Activities", 2019). Also note that some product certification programs restrict use of this ingredient unless manufacturers can show safety data — this is why you may see it avoided in verified baby products.
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Use caution with Lavandula stoechas oil for 1-2 year old toddlers. Some safety concerns have been identified.
May mess with natural hormone development in babies and children. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.
Acts like fake hormones in the body, confusing natural signals. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.
Lavandula stoechas oil is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.
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