CDC modeled the structure of the chemical poisoning case definitions in this report after the infectious disease case definitions that were previously developed by CDC and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) (1,2).
Though they're often used for massage and aromatherapy, the use of essential oils as a therapeutic agent for sleep in children with autism spectrum disorder is due for scientific review.
Essential Oils That Are Considered Safe For Children 2 And Under. The recommended dilution ratio for this age group is .25% (1 drop per 4 teaspoons carrier oil) Aromatherapists often prefer hydrosols to essential oils when considering topical application for children under two. However, there are many oils that can be diffused safely and applied topically when used appropriately.