Did you know ?
Homeopathy is proving to be the therapy of choice for the management of infant ailments. It can be used in children on the advice of a health professional, both in acute disorders and to strengthen the field of young children.
Advantages of homeopathy: rapid action, no adverse effects, single dosage whatever the weight of the child and homeopathy preserves the medical diagnosis.
For the granules, you have to let them melt in a little water (which takes about a quarter of an hour to twenty minutes, unless you crush them first) and give this water to drink (in a bottle for the little ones). or with a spoon).
Homeopathy to relieve colic in infants
Between 15 days and 3-4 months of life, a quarter of infants have colic . This term is generic to describe functional intestinal disorders in infants. They are linked to the initiation of his intestinal transit. A whole series of symptoms can appear: acute attacks of irritability, screaming and crying for no apparent cause. But also, gas, cramps and abdominal spasms: the baby squirms after the meal.
Colic is a very frequent reason for consultation and once the diagnosis is confirmed, the doctor can offer a homeopathic treatment adapted to the baby.
Did you know ?
There is a homeopathic treatment adapted to the baby, in a sterile drinkable single-dose form which acts on colic in infants and newborns . The single-dose form allows the right dose to be delivered directly into baby’s mouth, at a rate of 1 single-dose during each feeding or bottle.
The association of several homeopathic strains is indicated in colic with spasmodic pain. Melt 10 granules of each chosen strain in ¼ bottle of water. Keep cool for the day and repeat the preparation every day. Administer in small sips before each feed or meal.
The medical consultation must be renewed if the infant’s ailments persist beyond 48 hours and in the event of vomiting, blood in the stools, in the event of bruising or fever.
Homeopathy to relieve teething
Important in baby’s development, milk teeth help guide the permanent teeth into the correct position, chew well and speak.
The arrival of the first teeth is often a painful course to pass. The symptoms can be numerous: irritability, crying, swollen and painful gums, red cheek on the side of teething, red and irritated buttocks, reduced appetite, profuse salivation, difficulty falling asleep and possibly slight fever …
Teething is tiring for the baby’s body. She arrives with an inflammatory phenomenon in the gums (hence a possible episode of mild fever) which weakens her.
Did you know ?
There is a homeopathic treatment adapted to the baby, in a sterile drinkable single-dose form which acts on the main symptoms associated with painful teething . The single-dose form allows the right dose to be delivered directly into baby’s mouth. The recommended dosage is 3 to 6 single doses per 24 hours for 3 to 8 days.
If your child has any of these symptoms, it may be due to one of the most common ailments in infants – a growing tooth. In these situations homeopathic strains can be of great help, including:
- In case of pain, inflammation of the gums, and the need to chew .
- If the baby is irritable, has a red cheek and to fight liquid and acidic stools, irritating the buttocks.
If symptoms persist beyond 3 days, check with a healthcare professional that they are recovering from teething.
Homeopathy to put an end to restless nights
According to a study published in 2017, childhood insomnia could affect between 20 and 50% of the youngest in Western countries.
Before getting alarmed about any pathology, some easy-to-apply advice can help children sleep:
- Air the room if possible 15 minutes, even in winter
- Check the room temperature, which should be between 18 and 20 degrees,
- Abandon all screens at least 1 hour 30 minutes before bedtime,
- Follow a ritual that reassures and calms the child after his day: bath, blanket and / or pacifier, story reading, night light, if necessary,
- Avoid putting your child to bed in the parental bed (except in the event of illness or an unusual place),
- Respect bedtime,
- Favor a light evening meal and not too late.
Did you know ?
There is a homeopathic specialty in the form of a syrup , combining several strains to remedy temporary nervousness and minor sleep disorders in children over 1 year old . The recommended dosage is a dose of 5 ml, using the measuring cup, in the morning and in the evening. Treatment should be stopped as soon as symptoms disappear and should be as brief as possible.
Homeopathic medicine offers a risk-free, non-addictive alternative which offers medicines according to the ailments of the infant.
In particular in the event of:
- Sleep disorders and difficulty falling asleep :
- Anticipation fright and fear of not falling asleep
- Grief, hypersensitivity, spasms: lump in throat, sobs, knot in stomach
- Intellectual excitement preventing falling asleep (before Christmas for example)
- Sleep disorders and nightmares:
- Night terrors, fear of the dark, can’t go to bed without a nightlight
- Grinding of teeth (bruxism), shaking hands, screaming
- Screams, startled awakenings, a context of violence and jealousy
Homeopathy for gentle vaccination
From birth, vaccines follow one another in the baby’s life and in childhood. Homeopathy, which in no case replaces a vaccination, can accompany it to calm the anxiety of the child. Whether before the injection, to relieve any pain and reduce possible side effects associated with the vaccination.
If after a first vaccination, your child has very few side effects, no homeopathic medicine is necessary. On the other hand, if it presents reactions such as fever, asthenia, cough… provide homeopathic treatment the day of the next vaccine.
