After years of being out of the newborn loop, I've been thrown back in! I'm re-learning all of the old knowledge I thought I had forgotten. Diapers, feedings, endless laundry, no sleep.....whew! I'm getting too old for this stuff!! But I wouldn't trade it for the world!!
One thing that I woudl like to pass is my re-discovery of a remedy for cholicky babies. Cholic is a fancy term for babies that have a hard time passing gas-whether that be burping or farting. (No sense making the language flowery, folks. It is what it is.) As one can only imagine, this creates some pain for the lil'guy!
Liquid Catnip & Fennel extract is a God-send for this! This blend relaxes and soothes the tummy without any unwanted side effects. I use a formula that is in a glycerin base. This means I do not have to worry about my young baby getting any alcohol from the extraction medium (most extracts and tinctures are preapred in ethanol--pretty much 100 proof vodka). While the alcohol that a tiny child would get in this form is extremely minute, there is nothing wrong with erring on the side of caution. Plus alcohol bases can exacerbate the initial problem!
Catnip & Fennel can eleviate constipation for baby, too. Little ones can have touchy tummies. A new person, long trip, or switching foods (breast milk to formula or back again) can bind them up. Catnip & Fennel can be a massive relief--for mom & baby!
I use 10 to 15 drops added to one of my son's bottles every day or so. I did for my older two as well. After a couple of sleepless nights it slowly came back to me!
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