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Gentle Babies

Feb 4, 2020 08:42 PM Central
Kelly Welter
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Babies. They are constantly on my mind. Other peoples. Mine are grown, and I am old enough to be a Grandma (stop it...shut up). But my extension of friends has grown so much that it seems like everyday I am reading about a new little joining a family, a new little growing, or a new little arriving.

I wish I had known about essential oils and toxins and a chemical free home when mine were growing up. I remember taking my babies on airplane trips and all my parent friends saying just give them Tylenol and Benadryl before the flight and it will knock them out and keep them out of pain...AND WE DID!!!!! Now I look back and am disgusted.

I could have done such a better job as a parent and kept my babies safe and away from all the toxins in my home...instead I went along with the marketing and bought the pretty smelling candles (that left black marks on the walls), the air fresheners that we sprayed and plugged in (IN THE BABY'S ROOM!!!!!) to cover the diaper smell, and the cute fluffy bear dryer sheets because those were the ones that would make the clothes extra soft (only to find out later that they are the worst things that can be in a home). I am mortified. Even my kids...now understanding toxins and chemicals and poisons...ask me why. At least I know they will be better parents.

As I now have lots of baby and shower gifts to buy, I am giving these moms the gift of health and wellness for their babes. Some ideas: - Calming essential oils (Gentle Baby, Lavender, Roman Chamomile)
- Nontoxic Cleaners (Thieves Household Cleaner)
- Room Sprays (Lavender, Citrus Fresh, Purification, Thieves)
- Essential oils for various baby/kid issues (KidScents Line)
- Hand Soap (Thieves Foaming Handsoap)
- Skin support ointments and lotions (AnimalScents Ointment and Lavender Hand Lotion)
- Wool Dryer Balls & Lavender
- The Gentle Baby book (full of SOOOOOOO many recipes and helpful tips)

Ultimately, our best gift is to educate our future parents and give them the resources and knowledge that we never had.

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Meet Kelly Welter

In 2014, I decided to take control of my life and my journey with Young Living Essential Oils began.

I had been in a downward spiral regarding my health...wellness was not even a word used in my life...multiple pill bottles lined my shelves, and I was facing a life-altering major surgery which would require additional pill bottles. I was 41-years-old.

As a business owner of a small CPA firm and working mom of four kids, my health was never a priority. I was always sick, dealt with migraines that lasted for days, never slept, experienced high levels of stress, was overweight, and starting to experience hormonal changes. I had been diagnosed with Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism, Adrenal Fatigue, Chronical Migraine Syndrome, and experienced chronic back pain due to injuries from a car accident in 2002. I took pills to help me through the day...all of which had side effects...and then more pills to counter the side effects.

When the doctors started talking about unnecessary surgery (ignoring the high risks) and mentioned the additional pills, I said enough was enough. I was done playing the game. I knew there had to be a better way...a way that would allow me to be the best mom I could for my kids and hopefully the best grandma in the future. So I started looking at options...at alternative lifestyles.

As a CPA, it was my nature to do my due diligence and research. I discovered the health benefits of essential oils and then researched the various companies. This was something simple that I could do but could have a major impact on my current health situation. If I was going to make a major change in my way of living, it was only going to be with the best quality company and the best quality products. I weighed all the options. Hands down, Young Living was the winner...every time.

I ordered my Premium Starter Kit and noticed changes in the way I felt within three days. I started researching more about essential oils and autoimmune disease and chronic issues, reading history, and studying scientific results, and placed another order for specific purposes within the week. When it came time for the monthly refills to be called in for all nine of the pill bottles, I didn't call. For the first time in my life, a healthy way of living was a reality. I had a clear head and was happier than I had been in twenty years.

Soon after, I discovered the word "wellness". I learned terms like hormone disruptors, chemical free home, and toxic chemicals. I then introduced Young Living to my husband and children. All of my children were athletes but they were always sick and starting to show signs of health issues with one of them being on the Spectrum. We realized that knowing better really meant doing better. It was so much more than reading a food label. So our family jumped in wholly.

And the rest is history. I started sharing my stories and testimonials, and people started asking questions. They wanted help too...just like we did. So we introduced them and educated them. Two of my four children are now also Young Living Independent Distributors...with the hopes of letting the next generation know that they have options when it comes to their health and wellness. They are our future...and as long as Young Living is a part of it...our future is bright.

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