In-depth Article:
CBD Oil and Child Safety

People Want to Know if CBD is Safe for Kids. Here are Some Answers.

The short answer is no, with some exceptions.

CBD Oil has remarkable qualities. It can help adults reduce physical discomfort and help their mind and body relax, and even de-stress. CBD Oil is also useful for relieving joint and muscle soreness and discomfort.

The important phrase in the above paragraph is “help adults”. CBD Oil products are formulated specifically for adults, meaning people over the age of 21. 

In this article, various pediatric medical professionals candidly discuss the CBD Oil and Child Safety issue and its implications. This is information parents need to avoid potential disasters.

How big is the parental over-reach issue? Are parents being overprotective? Or is it dangerous? There is a divide between what is accurate and factual vs what some parents believe to be safe and healthy.

We know that the industry, schools, and medical professionals need to do a better job of educating parents. Will this approach work for everyone? That is unknown.

Let’s take a closer look at the CBD for Kids issue, what it is, and how it could become a problem.

Questions About CBD Oil and Child Safety? Introduction

We are in an era where people take the do-it-yourself way too seriously. The advent and growth of the Internet allow us to move information around at a spectacular pace. 

Almost everyone has access to the internet and can get answers to all kinds of questions. Unfortunately, in many cases, the answers are wrong.

Too many people are convinced they know more about managing their bodies than most medical professionals (i.e., physicians).

Self-appointed “experts,” including some politicians, pseudo-scientists, and media types, make the problem worse by circulating baseless, inaccurate information promoting bogus “cures.”

The problems created by that type of thinking are compounded when children are involved. Many parents do not understand that children’s systems are still developing and not ready for CBD Oil products.

As an industry, we’re still learning and trying to understand how CBD Oil impacts adult systems. Progress is being made, but definitive answers are not coming as quickly as most consumers would like.

And guess what? We’re not even close to defining how those formulations interact with children’s systems.

CBD Oil and Child Safety: Some Basics

Parents attempting to treat or “medicate” childhood issues with CBD Oil need to stop before they make a bad situation worse.

How? By creating damage to systems that are still immature and developing. It can and does happen. Don’t be that parent.

CBD Oil products are classified as Nutraceuticals (nutritional supplements) and are formulated for adults. 

No responsible CBD Oil vendor will ever “prescribe” a specific product for a child. 

Let the medical professionals advise you on how to manage the issue. If you don’t have one or lose faith in the medical professional(s) involved in your child’s case, find a different medical professional or medical group.

CBD Oil and Child Safety, More Basics

Currently, the only FDA-approved CBD-based pharmaceutical is Epidiolex. This is an oral spray used specifically for very young children who suffer from Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

These are conditions where these children have multiple seizures within an hour. Epidiolex is only prescribed by a physician.

If your child is on a specific medication, then it is critical to check with the physician before you administer a CBD Oil product to your child. Why?

• CBD Oil may not have the intended result(s).
• There could be unintended and unwelcome side effects.
• CBD Oil could also possibly interfere with medication from functioning properly.

CBD Oil and Child Safety, Some Specifics Part 1

As reported on the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Website,

From Washington University physician Jennifer Griffith, MD, PhD, a pediatric neurologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

“Parents also need to be aware of CBD’s side effects, including sedation and generalized fatigue; insomnia; GI disturbances, especially nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain; and most seriously, liver toxicity. “.

CBD in Pediatric Care:
“First Do No Harm” Is Primary Consideration
Pam McGrath
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Website.

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As reported on the April  26, 2021, issue of JAMA Pediatrics,

“CBD should only be used to treat children in special cases who have not responded to treatment for specific seizures or, possibly, autism spectrum disorder.

Stories of miracle cures for children are encouraging, but just because it is a plant product or is easily available does not make it safe to use in children. Ask your primary care physician to discuss CBD use if you are curious, or you think your child might benefit from it.”

CBD Use in Children—Miracle, Myth, or Mystery?
JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page
Ruchita Kachru, MD1; Casey Perry-Lunardo, APRN1; Lindsay A. Thompson, MD, MS1,2.

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CBD Oil and Child Safety, Some Specifics Part 2

Let’s say you are still inclined to “treat” your child with CBD Oil without input or directions from a medical professional (i.e., a physician).

Do you even know how to calculate the right serving size for a child? There’s no right answer to this question. 

With a pet, you can generally calculate CBD Oil serving size by the pet’s weight. Of course, most CBD Oil products for pets are formulated specifically for either dogs or cats.

A child’s physiology is infinitely more complex, so calculating a serving size by weight is not an especially good idea.

Again, managing a child’s medication without guidance from a physician (preferably a pediatrician with training and experience in child behavioral issues) is a terrible idea.

There is not nearly enough documentation for all the conditions where well-meaning parents have tried using CBD Oil to manage a child’s medical/behavioral issue.

CBD Oil and Child Safety, Some Specifics Part 3

However, we do have information on some specific issues. One example is parents using CBD Oil to manage ADHD WITHOUT consulting with a Physician or medical professionals trained in treating juvenile behavioral issues.

As reported on April  14, 2023, on the WebMD Website,

“There is no scientific proof that CBD works or is safe for children. Until there is some proof that CBD is safe or effective to treat ADD, stimulant medicines such as Adderall are still a better option.

There is some evidence that CBD oil may help with anxiety, which some kids with ADHD also have. A 2018 study done on 60 children with autism showed that anxiety improved in 39% of the children.”

Is it Safe to Give a Child CBD for ADHD?
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on April 14, 2023.
Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors.

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CBD Oil and Child Safety, Some Specifics Part 4

Another example is parents using CBD Oil to manage Sleep Issues WITHOUT consulting with a Physician or medical professionals focused on juvenile behavioral issues.

As reported on January 5, 2024, on the Akron Children’s Website,

“Because CBD products are not controlled by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), we don’t know which or how much of these dangerous chemicals are in them,” warned Dr. Swaroop Pinto, a pediatric sleep medicine physician and director of Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley Sleep Lab. “

What’s worse, there have been no studies done to tell us at what level these chemicals cause poisoning in kids or if there are long-term effects on brain development.” 

Is CBD Safe for Battling Kids’ Sleep Problems?
Lyndsey Frey
Akron Children’s

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Potential uses for CBD Oil with children could be autism, chronic anxiety disorder, and forms of epilepsy. Each case must be managed by a physician, preferably a pediatrician with training and experience in child behavioral issues. In a future post, we will take a deeper dive into those issues and a possible role for CBD Oil in managing those issues.

Groovy Hemp Company & CBD Oil and Child Safety Issues

groovyhempcompany.com uses “age-gating” when you order. You must be 21 years of age or older to order from us. At least once on every page, we have the following message;

“Keep Out of the Reach of Children, Especially Small Children”.

The same message is displayed on the Usage Directions tab of every product page on the site.

Groovy Hemp Company & Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, and Delta 10 THC and Child Safety

Middle School and High School students using Hemp-based Delta 8, Delta 9, and Delta 10 edibles (Gummies, Lollipops, Pastry, etc.),

If you are an adult, Delta 8 or Delta 10 Gummies, Baked Goods, and Chocolates can be a tasty, relaxing treat.

There is anecdotal evidence that Delta 8 and Delta 10 may have other benefits beyond helping you relax or get quality sleep.

Everyone must remember that Delta 8 and Delta 10 THC products are formulated for adults and only adults. Under no circumstances should anyone under the age of 18 use these products.

The issue was compounded by some Delta 8, Delta 9, and Delta 10 manufacturers packaging these products as if they were candy or snack food.

As reported on the July 5, 2023, issue of Marijuana Moment:

“FDA And FTC Send Warning Letters About ‘Copycat’ Delta-8 THC Products Resembling Popular Food Brands Like Doritos”.

Reported and written by Kyle Jaeger.

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Mr. Jaeger reports that “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have teamed up to send warning letters to six companies that the agencies say are unlawfully selling “copycat” delta-8 THC products that are misleadingly packaged to mimic popular brands like Doritos, Cheetos and Jolly Ranchers”.

Recently, the issue was again compounded by some Delta 8 and Delta 9 manufacturers packaging these products as if they were candy or snack food. 

Once again, as reported on the July 16, 2024, issue of Marijuana Moment:

FDA And FTC Issue More Warning Letters To Hemp Businesses Allegedly Marketing Delta-8 THC Products That Appeal To Children”.

Reported and written by Kyle Jaeger.

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Mr. Jaeger reports that “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have sent another round of warning letters to several companies for allegedly marketing products containing delta-8 THC “in packaging deceptively similar to many foods children eat, such as Froot Loops and Chips Ahoy! chocolate chip cookies”.

Middle School and High School students are Vaping CBD Oil, but more than likely, Hemp-based Delta 8 and Delta 10,

People under the age of 18 should not be vaping anything for several very good reasons. As mentioned above, a child’s systems are not fully developed. Children’s lungs and cardio systems are especially sensitive to the negative impact of vaping,

Children should not vape therapeutic CBD for the reasons mentioned earlier. They especially should not vape hemp-based Delta 8 or Delta 10.

Unless your child is getting vaping hardware and vaping oil from a 100% reputable source, they are exposing themself to an unacceptable amount of risk.

Work under the assumption that a no-name vaping oil besides having THC or CBD could also include microbials, mycotoxins, heavy metals, solvents, pesticides, and dangerous by-products.

Parents, do you really want your children to put that stuff in their lungs? I didn’t think so.

Groovy Hemp Company and CBD Oil Product Integrity

Even beyond child safety, in all cases, we want the consumer to know exactly what they are putting in or on their body. 

In almost all cases, ingredients are available on each corresponding product page under the Ingredients tab.

As always, groovyhempcompany.com only provides hemp-based products with a high degree of purity and quality control.

These products are sourced from socially responsible vendors with extremely high ethical standards.

Independent Lab Results (AKA COAs) are available for printing or download on each corresponding product page and are found under the Lab Results tab.

Please take the time to read the post on Understanding a CBD Oil COA.

Tap or click and visit our CBD Wellness page and see how we can help you, 

All products are formulated from Industrial-grade hemp grown and manufactured in the United States. Almost all additional ingredients are all-natural and/or organic.

Groovy Hemp Company CBD Oil and Child Safety FAQs

Groovy Hemp Company CBD Learning Center

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That includes: YouTube videos, In-Depth Articles, FAQs, and a Glossary. 

For a more visual look at CBD, Groovy Hemp Company provides a specific page with a collection of CBD-focused YouTube videos. Tap or click to visit our CBD YouTube page.

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Our Google Web Stories help you learn more about how CBD Oil, CBG Oil, and CBDA Oil may reduce inflammation and encourage workout recovery after a tough day in the fitness center. They could also manage chronic stressors.

You can also learn how CBD oil might help you get quality sleep. Tap or click to experience our very Groovy Google Web Stories.

CBD Oil and Child Safety, The Big Wrap-up

As always, our goal is to educate the CBD Oil consumer so they can make better-informed buying decisions.

If you can’t find your answer on a CBD-related issue, our email address is robb [at] groovyhempcompany [dot] com, or Tap or click to email us right now. We will respond within 24 hours.

Please don’t ask us for medical advice. We will just suggest you contact your physician.

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