Best Gripe Water For Baby Recipes

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GRIPE WATER (FOR BABY)



Gripe Water (For Baby) image

A simple home remedy for your colicky baby. Remember to talk to your doctor before giving this to your little one! Fennel seed can be used in place of dill.

Provided by Hadice

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 12m

Yield 7-8 2 oz bottles

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 teaspoon dill seed
1 pint water

Steps:

  • Simmer water and dill seed for about 10 minutes.
  • Strain out the seeds and allow water to cool.
  • Fill as many 2 oz bottles as you can.
  • Feed to baby as needed at room temp or slightly warmed.
  • Discard water after 24 hours, it doesn't keep it's potentcy and may start to turn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.9, Sodium 1.4, Carbohydrate 0.2, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1

BABY GRIPE WATER (GREAT FOR ADULTS TOO) AKA BAY LEAF TEA



Baby Gripe Water (Great for Adults Too) Aka Bay Leaf Tea image

This "tea" is great for colicky babies or babies who don't burp properly and are prone to gas. Also great for anyone with gas no matter what age. It's wonderful after any kind of abdominal surgery. Great to give to kids with any kind of tummy upset. This is also know as "The Italian Grandmother Cure". The full recipe makes about 4 adult servings or 16 to 32 infant servings

Provided by MarielC

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 cups water
4 -5 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Place the bay leaves and the cold water in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 3 minutes. The mixture will turn a pale green, similar to some green teas.
  • Let cool a bit.
  • For adults and older children drink one cup when you have gas or other stomach upset.
  • For infants, feed one to two ounces, depending on age, whenever baby has gas.
  • Be aware that this will make you feel much better, and it will make you pass gas.
  • You can make half the recipe for an infant as this should be drunk before it gets cold. The basic formula is one medium bay leaf for every 1 cup of water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.2, Sodium 4.8

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