Digestive disorders in babies : plants to provide relief
Between colic, bloating and other types of tummy ache, your baby’s digestion is not always easy. Fortunately, natural solutions exist to help relieve them. Spotlight on plants to relieve digestive disorders and how to use them.
A. Plants for soothing digestive disorders in babies: reminders and precautions
A.1. Marshmallow root in a herbal tea to relieve constipation
A.2. Chamomile or sweet almond oil for massage to relieve tummy pain
A.3. Aniseed in a herbal tea to relieve colic
B. Calmosine Digestion: solution containing fennel and lime to relieve digestive disorders
B.1. Fennel
B.2. Lime
B.3. Orange flower
Plants for soothing digestive disorders in babies: reminders and precautions
Before sharing recipe ideas and massages with you or telling you more about food supplements, here are two main things you should remember:
● Ask your paediatrician for advice to make sure your baby can take such and such a plant or have a massage using plants without contraindications, especially if they are already receiving a specific treatment.
● Do not give essential oils without medical advice to a child under the age of 7 years, whether in oral form or directly on the skin
Digestive disorders, especially during food diversification are always a source of worry for parents, but they are commonplace and generally get better after a few months. During this time, here are some tips and recipes which may help you provide relief to your baby.
Marshmallow root in a herbal tea to relieve constipation
Here we are not talking about delicious roasted marshmallows on a camp fire, but the plant, the roots of which are edible once processed into a powder. Marshmallow root is especially recommended for constipation in babies, for its very mild laxative effect. It is widely available in pharmacies.
Marshmallow root herbal tea recipe for digestion:
2 to 3 times a day for 3 days.
1 tea spoon of marshmallow root steeped in boiling water for 5 minutes.
Once the preparation has cooled you can give it to baby in their bottle directly.
Chamomile or sweet almond oil for massage to relieve tummy pain
It is sometimes difficult to determine the cause of baby’s pain. You can try to calm their digestive discomfort by massaging their tummy with chamomile oil or sweet almond oil (Be careful not to use an essential oil). This plant contains numerous soothing substances and is used especially to calm stomach cramps and bowel spasms.
How to massage baby’s tummy:
For 2 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day.
Lay your baby on their back, in a comfortable position. Make sure they are not cold before beginning the massage, otherwise they will find it hard to relax.Drop a few drops of chamomile oil or sweet almond oil into the palm of one hand, warm it in both hands, then apply gently to baby’s lower abdomen. With the flat of the hand, massage clockwise in small circular motions. Otherwise you can follow the LoVe massage step by step developed by Calmosine.
Pay attention to baby’s reactions. If you feel they are reticent during the massage, don’t insist so as not to upset them further.
In addition to massage, there are other things you can do for your baby’s digestive disorders.
Aniseed in a herbal tea to relieve colic
Aniseed is a plant we call carminative. This means it facilitates the elimination of intestinal gases which cause bloating, while reducing their production. It can therefore be a precious ally for infant colic, which causes babies to suffer often from tummy pain related to the gas and spasms.
Aniseed is recommended in a herbal tea for baby or for the breastfeeding mum herself.
Aniseed herbal tea recipe for digestion:
2 to 3 times a day for 3 days.
1 tea spoon of aniseed steeped in boiling water for 5 minutes.
Once the preparation has cooled you can give it to baby in their bottle directly.
Calmosine Digestion: solution containing fennel and lime to relieve digestive disorders
In addition to all the recipes listed above, you can also try Organic Calmosine Digestion, a natural solution formulated to relieve babies in case of digestive discomfort.
The active ingredients in this solution are organic, which means they were grown and harvested by farmers committed to an environmental quality and protection programme:
Fennel
A plant from the Apiaceae family used for centuries before meals to ensure quiet and comfortable digestion. It improves digestive comfort.
Lime
A plant from the Tiliaceae family traditionally consumed in a herbal tea for its calming and soothing properties, especially on digestion.
Orange flower
A plant from the Rutaceae family, much liked by all for its delicate and mild flavour.
In addition to Organic Calmosine Digestion Bio, try Calmosine [microbiotic] CLQ ! This formula helps protect flora balance in infants and children.
On the one hand you have the multiple effects from Organic Calmosine Digestion on the digestive sphere and on the other hand the effect from Calmosine [microbiotic] CLQ on the microbiota.
We are committed to ensuring that the plants used in our products are grown and harvested by farmers committed to quality and respect for the environment.
