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From the moment a tiny, but such a beloved and vulnerable child is born, we are trying in every possible way to protect him from all sorts of negative factors. We protect the baby from diseases, we try to prevent the child from freezing and not sweating, we strive to bathe and dress him correctly, we use only natural cosmetics and in every possible way develop the baby. And this is really important, because the child’s immunity is formed in early childhood, it is from this period that human health depends on in the future. In all variety of useful dishes and drinks there are a lot of questions. Today we will talk about chamomile tea, its beneficial and harmful properties for a small child.
It is believed that babies should not be given anything before the start of the first feeding - it should not be added even with plain water if the woman has enough milk.However, there are situations when herbal medicine is not only safe, but also essential. As a rule, babies are given chamomile tea in the case of a cold or in the fight against infant colic. Let's try to consider each of the cases separately.
Chamomile tea in the fight against colic
Colic, anxiety, gas, flatulence - these problems in children during the first 3-4 months of life are very common. This is due to the immaturity of the baby's digestive tract. Even if mom keeps to the diet, almost 70-80% of babies have a stomach ache. Very soon, the baby’s intestines will begin to produce the necessary enzymes, digestion will improve, and while the young moms have to bite the bullet and try to alleviate the suffering of the baby. This can be done with the help of carminative tea, which consists of chamomile and dill seeds. They should be poured into a glass - one tablespoon, pour boiling water (not more than 200 ml), wrap and insist for about half an hour. Be sure to strain the broth through several layers of gauze so that even a tiny part of the plant does not get into the stomach. Give the baby a decoction of 2-3 teaspoons 5-6 times a day. Each time slightly heat the composition so that the decoction is warm.If the baby is naughty, he is tormented by bloating, and colic does not allow to fall asleep, you can give a decoction up to 10-12 times a day, it is absolutely safe.
Chamomile with a cold
It is very useful to do the washing of the nose and throat of the child with SARS. Cooked broth in the form of heat should be instilled into the spout as often as possible with a pipette, and then with an aspirator to draw out the stagnant mucus.If the doctor has prescribed you any medicinal drops, they should be instilled into the cleaned nose. If you drop chamomile in the nose 10-12 times a day, you can significantly reduce the time of illness and get rid of congestion and runny nose. With red and sore throat, you need to take chamomile tea in a syringe without a needle, put the baby in a horizontal position, open his mouth and gently irrigate the cavity of the sore throat. If part of the broth gets inside - do not worry. But remember that it is impossible to carry out the procedure for a child lying down - he may choke. When coughing, it is very effective to make steam inhalations based on chamomile tea. Boil water, cook a decoction, cover yourself with your child over a basin of hot water, inhale healing vapors. Be sure to be near the child under the veil - you should feel the temperature of the steam with your own skin in order to avoid burns. Do not inhale at high body temperature - remember this. In addition, the use of herbal decoctions in special inhalers is not recommended, a part of the plant can get on the mucous membrane of the bronchi, it is dangerous.
External use of chamomile decoction
Chamomile is a plant that must be in the first-aid kit if there is a baby at home. Very often, chamomile is used externally. First of all, on the basis of chamomile tea make baths for crumbs. Herbal decoctions heal wounds, dry diaper rash, relieve inflammation and redness. If the baby has a diathesis rash or other lesions on the skin, brew a decoction of a string and chamomile. To do this, pour into the jar three tablespoons of each plant, fill with a liter of boiling water and let it brew. Then strain the composition and add it to the main bath. Chamomile perfectly relieves puffiness, heals the umbilical wound, protects the delicate skin of the newborn crumbs. If you visited the country and the baby was bitten by mosquitoes - chamomile will help relieve the itch, disinfect wounds and promotes their healing. In addition, the smell of chamomile perfectly soothes, helps to tune in for a long night's sleep, relieves arousal even in the most hyperactive children. If the baby has experienced many emotions during the day - be sure to bathe him in chamomile broth, this will help him sleep through the night without awakenings.
Damage to chamomile tea for babies
Chamomile - is one of the most innocuous plants, which is commonly used in herbal medicine. However, when treating a child under one year old, one must be very careful and attentive. Chamomile, like any other plant and drug, can cause allergies. If you are bathing a baby in chamomile for the first time, be sure to follow the reaction of the baby’s skin. If a rash, redness, blemishes, swelling appear on the body after bathing, if the skin is itchy and itchy, no longer apply the decoction.
If you decide to give the child chamomile inside, start with small portions - no more than one teaspoon. Allergies can manifest as diarrhea, bloating, moods, and gas. More often than other symptoms, chamomile can cause nausea and even vomiting. This occurs against the background of an overdose of ingested decoction. Generally, if you decide to give the child a decoction, it is better not to make it yourself from the pharmacy chamomile, but to buy ready-made specialized children's teas - in the form of a drink or tea leaves. In this case, you protect your baby from particles of a grass plant. In addition, taking a strong decoction of chamomile can cause diarrhea.In the fight against constipation, this is, of course, an effective remedy, but with a weak intestine it is not necessary to lean on the chamomile.
Chamomile is one of the most beautiful medicinal plants, which since ancient times people have used in the treatment of various diseases. Chamomile has antiseptic, soothing, expectorant and antipyretic properties. Keep the chamomile in the home first-aid kit and use the decoction for proper treatment of the baby!
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