How is chamomile useful for babies?
Medicinal chamomile has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and calming effects. It strengthens the immune system, treats skin rashes, relieves insomnia and anxiety.
Chamomile decoction normalizes infant sleep Photo: Getty For children under one year old, chamomile can be used in the following cases:
- flatulence, colic;
- cold and colds;
- rashes, skin inflammations, diaper rash;
- bad sleep
Chamomile decoction can be taken internally or used for bathing.in it the child. Before using the herb, it is necessary to check whether the infant has an allergy. It occurs rarely, but can cause redness on the skin or swelling of the respiratory tract. Prepare a chamomile decoction, apply to a small area of the body or give 2-3 drops internally. If the baby's condition has not changed within 2 hours, there is no allergy.
How to apply chamomile decoction
For bloating, poor digestionfood or colic, chamomile decoction is taken internally. To do this, pour 1 teaspoon of dried flower with a glass of boiling water, cover and leave for 15 minutes. Give the decoction 1 teaspoon 5-10 minutes before feeding, but not more than 4-5 times a day. To get rid of skin problems, as well as to calm the child, improve his sleep, bathe the baby 1-2 times a week in a bath with decoction. How to bathe:
- 1 tbsp. l grass fill with a liter of boiling water;
- cover with a lid, insist 1.5-2 hours;
- Prepare a bath, fill it with water is not hot 37 degrees;
- Pour in there chamomile decoction;
- bathe baby for no longer than 10 min.
After the procedure, do not wash your baby with regular water.water, but only dry it with a towel. It is advisable to do a chamomile bath before going to bed. For a cold, brew 1 teaspoon of the herb with a glass of boiling water, leave it under the lid for 20 minutes. Give the child 1 teaspoon of the decoction after meals no more than 5-6 times a day. If the baby has a cough or a sore throat, you can do a chamomile steam inhalation. Heat the same decoction to 30 degrees and hold the baby over the steam so that he can inhale the medicine. Keep a distance of at least 50 cm from the hot liquid to avoid burns. Chamomile is a useful plant for a child that helps get rid of many problems. The main thing is not to exceed the permissible dosage and make sure that the child is not allergic. Also interesting:
