Colic teas for newborns

One of the most common problems in newborns is functional colic. They arise due to increased gas formation, which is associated with the active formation of the gastrointestinal tract and changes in intestinal microflora. To eliminate the painful condition, various methods are used: massages, medicines and folk recipes. Special attention deserves special attention teas from colic, which not only relieves spasms, but also improves the digestion of food.

Popular teas for babies:

• Babushkino Lukoshko is a drink for babies over 4 months old. It contains vegetable components, the main one being fennel seeds. Tea is packaged in portioned bags, so it is convenient to use. The medicine is taken regularly throughout the day for 5-10 minutes before feeding. The drink normalizes the stool of the child, eliminates flatulence, improves sleep.
• Humana - a mixture of fennel seeds, caraway seeds and lactose. Authorized for use in children from 1 month of life. Caraway has antispasmodic effect, relaxes the smooth muscles of the intestine and reduces gas formation. Lactose contributes to the normal functioning of the digestive system of the child.
• Bebivita - relieves discomfort from colic and digestive system disorders, stimulates appetite. Approved for babies from the first days of life. It contains chamomile extract and dextrose. To prepare the drink, a teaspoon of tea diluted in 100 ml of warm water.

The benefit of tea is not only that it eliminates colic, but also replenishes the lack of fluid in the body, quenching thirst. Drinks based on plant components effectively and safely reduce gas, improve intestinal function and strengthen the immune system.

Plantex tea for colic for newborns

Antispasmodic medicinal product with herbal composition. The drug contains: dried fennel extract and fennel essential oil, as well as auxiliary components. Active substances are effective in functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Stimulate digestion, reduce gas formation, improve gas discharge and alleviate spasms, intestinal spasms.

• Indications for use: disorders of the digestive system, colic, increased gas formation. Prevention of flatulence in children. The drug is contraindicated in case of intolerance to its components.
• How to use: orally, for infants from 2 weeks to 1 year 1-2 sachets per day. For children from 1 to 4 years of 2-3 sachets per day. The contents of the sachet are poured into a bottle / cup and diluted with warm boiled water. The drink is taken after or between feedings.
• Side effects: allergic reactions, skin rashes, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal disorders.

Tea Plantex is available in the form of soluble granules of 4 g in a sachet. The package contains 10, 50 sachets.

Baby colic tea for newborns

One of the simplest and at the same time effective methods of treating colic in infants is herbal teas. Let's consider popular recipes of therapeutic drink for children:

• Chamomile tea - anti-inflammatory and soothing agent. Improves the condition of gastric mucosa, promotes immunity. For treatment use the flowers of the plant. 15 g of dry raw materials are poured 400 ml of water and boiled over low heat until boiling. After cooling completely, strain and give the child 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day.
• With fennel - the plant contains the substance anethol, which relieves colic and abdominal pain and eliminates gas. Fennel is a relative of fennel and is valued for its vetrogonic, antimicrobial, antispastic and hepatoprotective properties. A teaspoon of crushed plant is poured a glass of boiling water and insist 30 minutes, strain and add warm boiled water to obtain a volume of 200 ml. The drink is taken 1-2 teaspoons 3-4 times a day.
• Based on dill - dill water is one of the most popular remedies in the treatment of cramps in babies. It contains carvone, which relieves painful symptoms and improves digestion. Dill has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, sedative and stimulating local immunity properties. To prepare tea, take 1 teaspoon of seeds and pour 200 ml of boiling water, boil over low heat for 15-20 minutes. After cooling, strain and give the child 10 ml 3 times a day before meals.
• Herbal collection - take equal proportions of mint herb, caraway, valerian root and anise seeds. 20 g of crushed raw materials pour 250 ml of boiling water and let infuse for 20-30 minutes. After cooling, strain and give the child 1 teaspoon 3 times a day before feeding.

Despite the effectiveness of the above children's teas from colic, they should be used with caution. This is due to the risk of allergic reactions and worsening of the painful condition. Therefore, you should consult with your pediatrician before using the drinks.

Hipp colic tea for newborns

The German brand Hipp produces a wide range of products for babies - juices, purees, nutritious mixtures and much more. Teas are particularly popular, as they effectively eliminate digestive system problems and have a beneficial effect on the child's condition.

1. Granulated teas - contain natural herbal extracts. Free of artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, gluten, milk protein.

• Lime Blossom with Melissa - approved for babies over 4 months of age. Contains lime blossom extract, melissa and chamomile extract, dextrose. Recommended proportion for dilution: 2 g per 100 ml of water.
• Chamomile - suitable for babies from 4 months of age. It contains chamomile extract and dextrose. To prepare the drink, 2 g of raw materials are diluted in 100 ml of boiled water.
• Fennel - contains dried fennel extract, approved for children over 4 months of age.
• Raspberry with rosehip - used for babies from 5 months of age. It contains sugar, hibiscus extract, rosehip fruit powder, concentrated raspberry juice and natural flavoring, beet powder and ascorbic acid.
• Forest berry tea - for children from 6 months of age. Contains hibiscus extract, sugar, grapefruit concentrate, beet powder, vitamin C. Also contains concentrated strawberry, raspberry and blueberry juice.
• Fruit tea - allowed for babies from six months of age. Contains sugar, hibiscus extract, rosehip and orange juice powder, apple and lemon flavoring, vitamin C and beet powder.

To prepare tea 2-4 g granules dissolve in 100 ml of boiling warm water and stir until completely dissolved. It is not recommended to sweeten the drink.

2. Packaged teas - contain 100% herbs and fruits of organic origin. Vegetable raw materials are packed in individual sachets without metal clips.

• Fennel - contains fennel fruit, allowed from 1 month of life.
• Chamomile - consists of dried chamomile flowers, suitable for newborns over 1 month old.
• Rosehip - based on wild rose fruit, for babies from 4 months of age.
• Fruit - for children from 5 months of age. Contains apple, beet, raspberry, rosehip fruit and carrot.

Hipp with fennel and chamomile is most commonly used to combat infant colic.