Chamomile Tincture For Babies

Chamomile is a naturally calming herb that relaxes nerves and reduces pain.

Chamomile tincture for babies.

Avoid using this product if you are breast feeding a baby. Adults can use chamomile to improve sleep to ease menstrual cramps relieve headache and soothe frayed nerves. But before you give chamomile tea to your baby it is good to know about its side effects. How does chamomile tea work for babies.

I use it to soothe fussy babies calm down upset toddlers and and on bruises. You can also use a feeding bottle or a sipper. Ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control condom diaphragm with spermicide to prevent pregnancy while using chamomile. You can substitute the fresh chamomile with dried chamomile.

Remove the teabag and let the water become lukewarm. The standard adult dose of chamomile tincture for a 150 lb. First you can figure out how to dose your child s herbal tincture by using clark s rule found on the determining dosages page of using herbs. Pour the chamomile into the jar and press it down.

It is not known whether chamomile passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Chamomile is a carminative herb which means it s known for its ability to prevent gas formation and aid gas expulsion making it ideal for soothing fussy babies. Keep adding chamomile until the jar is about fill. If you prefer a strong tasting tincture fill the jar to.

Adult is 30 drops btw you can then add this amount to some water or juice to get your baby to drink it. But the fictional reference is there for a reason. Chamomile can be an effective source of relief for gas and potentially colic for babies and toddlers. Chamomile might make birth control pills less effective.

Let it stay for 10 minutes. Give the tea in small sips or with a spoon to the baby.