Gripe water is not my favorite for babies. Here's why...
👉Many on the market include funky ingredients like sugar, preservatives and even alcohol
👉A baby's microbiome isn't prepared for unusual "ingredients" until later when they start solids
👉There are better things to try that are more effective and get to root cause
1️⃣ Use a probiotic with evidence-based strains specific for baby's budding microbiome. Our Mama Natural Baby Probiotic Drops contain 10 of the best strains to give baby for a robust, diverse and bifido-rich microbiome for optimal digestion, elimination and mood/sleep support. We've had babies who take stool tests before and after using our probiotic with amazing results. 💥
2️⃣ If you are breastfeeding, I recommend TWO strategies. One, get rid of dairy. 🥛🚫 (I know, not fun but it's not long-term!) While I'm not a fan of complex elimination diets while nursing, dairy is the one exception. Time and time again, I've seen baby's gassiness disappear when mama lets go of dairy. Eliminate for the first 3-6 months postpartum and then slowly re-introduce. To get your calcium, eat salmon with bones, leafy greens, bone broth & navy beans.
Two, try fennel tea! Baby will get the benefits through your breast milk. 😃 Fennel is wonderful for calming a gassy baby belly. Add 2TBS of organic fennel seed to 1 quart of hot water. 🫖 Let it steep for 20 minutes, strain, and drink to help alleviate baby's gas.
3️⃣ Finally, if all else fails, try Nat Phos 6X, a mineral salt that is naturally found in our cells. Because some newborns may have insufficient levels, supplementing with this can be a game changer. 🙌 I also love that the only other ingredient is lactose, the sugar naturally found in breast milk.
🚨 Always consult with your pediatrician before supplementing with this gentle homeopathic remedy. If approved, dissolve half a tablet in breast milk and feed it to your baby with a syringe after each feeding. It was a true miracle worker for my daughter Paloma. She only needed for a few weeks to resolve her silent reflux issues. 👍
💬 Is your baby gassy? What have you found helpful in comforting them?