Using Gripe Water To Treat Colic

Not many new parents know that gripe water is a natural and safe remedy to cure a colicky baby. In case, you are unaware of the power and types of gripe water, then read on to know about it.

What Is Gripe Water?

Though a European remedy, gripe water has been tried all over the world for its beneficial uses especially in curing a colicky baby. It helps when massages and gas medications fail to relieve the baby from colic. It is not a medicine but water fortified with certain useful herbs that provide relieve to the stomach. The most common herbs used in gripe water are:

• Ginger
• Peppermint
• Chamomile
• Fennel

Finding Good Gripe Water

Now, that you know about gripe water, you may logically be thinking how to find good gripe water for your baby. Though the market is full of a variety of gripe waters manufactured by different brands, not all are safe. So, when you are about to buy one, do check the ingredients used in it, if all of them are natural, then it can be given to your baby.

* The most popular company known for making safe and effective gripe water is Wellements.

Ingredients Used In Gripe Water

It’s time to learn about the ingredients used in gripe water and how they can benefit your colicky baby. As we said before, ginger, peppermint, fennel and chamomile are the common herbs used in gripe water, but there some other herbs too like cardamom, dill, cinnamon bark, angelica, caraway, fructose and catnip.

• Ginger: It helps in relieving nausea.
• Dill: It helps in relieving stomachache and stimulating appetite.
• Fennel: It helps in relieving upset stomach, gas and hiccups.
• Cinnamon Bark: It helps in relieving vomiting and flatulence.

Right Way Of Giving Gripe Water

Choosing a perfect gripe water will be useless if you don’t know the right way of giving it to your baby. Remember, that all gripe waters have different strength and doses for infants. Simply try the following to give gripe water in the right way to your baby:

• Read the instructions and give the gripe water as instructed.
• You can mix gripe water in baby’s milk and feed.
• Gripe water can also be given in a bottle or sipper in the directed quantity.
• You can also use a dropper to feed the baby directly with gripe water.

Benefits Of Gripe Water

Now, have a look at a quick list of benefits of giving gripe water to a colicky baby:

• It is natural and leaves no side effects on the baby.
• Herbs used in it are good for the digestive system of the baby.
• It can be given to colicky babies with ease.
• They are easily available in affordable price.