Natural remedies to cure some ailments of newborns.

If we talk about small colic, mild fever or cough. In addition to traditional treatments, it is possible to resort to natural remedies for small ailments of newborns. But it is always important to report to the pediatrician to monitor the health of the baby.

Gas colic

By gaseous colic we mean accumulations of air inside the abdominal organs that the baby manifests after feeding and bottle-feeding through prolonged crying fits, and proves nervous and restless, especially in the evening causing pain and discomfort.

It is possible to relieve the discomfort with a lukewarm bath, in which no more than two drops of chamomile, rose or marjoram essential oil have been dissolved. immediately after the bath, the massage on the tummy helps relaxation of the abdominal muscles and therefore favors the elimination of air.

In case of cough

Coughing should not be suppressed at all costs because it is a symptom, not a disease and helps the child to get rid of something that bothers him, be it a virus or a foreign body. But it is necessary to understand what causes it to act with natural remedies.

If the cough is caused by the discharge of mucus in the throat, as happens in the case of a cold, or if the throat is dry and irritated, dynamic washes with solutions based on water and salt to be prepared at home are useful, in these proportions: two level teaspoons of table salt dissolved in half a liter of boiled water for two minutes. For children over one year of age, eucalyptus honey can be used, a delicious remedy that contains natural antibacterial substances. In children less than twelve months old, corn syrup can be proposed which has a calming, sedative and mucolytic effect.

To help cure a fat cough, dissolve a tablespoon of honey in a not too hot liquid such as decaffeinated tea, chamomile, mallow or hawthorn tea.

For the stuffed nose

Nasal washes are useful for small respiratory tract disorders, such as stuffy nose, runny nose, with frequent sneezing. They are carried out in the morning, before the afternoon nap and immediately before bedtime in the evening. To rehydrate the mucous membranes irritated by open mouth breathing, it is good to offer the baby plenty of liquids: mother's milk or bottle, decaffeinated tea, chamomile or herbal teas formulated for children based on hawthorn, chamomile, verbena. To moisturize the skin of the nose, chapped by humidity due to colds and the mucous membrane of the lips, you can apply a veil of aloe vera gel or specific ointments for children, including hyaluronic acid. They form a film with a protective and nourishing effect, which relieves local burning and redness.

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