You have about had it. The crying and screaming of baby colic is driving you crazy. You love the little guy, but if you don’t get some sleep soon, something is going to happen and it will not be pleasant.
A neighbor (who can hear your colicky baby through the building walls) recommended that you use a colic gripe water to help calm him.
But you are not certain what gripe water actually is let alone know what kind is safe to buy. If your baby’s fussing is driving you around the bend plus scaring you stiff, then you need to learn more about what colic gripe water is and how it can help.
Colic Gripe Water – Over 150 Years Old and Still Going Strong
Before you dismiss those old wife’s tales about the power of gripe water for colic, you should know that this old World remedy has been around since 1851. It was discovered by American pharmacist William Woodward while living in England.
Woodward stumbled across the great belly-soothing and gas relieving formula while working on a tonic for malaria and fen fever of all things. Soon it was a hit among British nannies (a tough crowd to please) and doctors. His baby gripe water is still being sold in the UK (minus the alcohol of the original).
Since that time, thousands of people from medical professionals, to nutrition supplement makers, to child caregivers and parents have used this formula as the basis for many different kinds of commercial, homeopathic and home-made herbal baby gripe water recipes.
Good Colic Gripe Waters – Home-Made Herbal Remedies
Most people never think that they can make their own colic gripe water. But with just a few simple teas and herbs readily available from your local grocery or organic shop, you can quickly prepare a soothing and inexpensive baby gripe water. Often these recipes are made from a diluted tonic made from peppermint, ginger, and chamomile teas.
Better Colic Gripe Waters - Commercial Colic Remedies
A quality commercial gripe water must first be safe, effective (actually works) and affordable since colic symptoms in an infant can start as early as 2 weeks and continue for 3 months. It should be doctor approved and have clear instructions as to its usage. And with all drugs the longer the safety testing period the better.
Best Colic Gripe Waters - Homeopathic Colic Remedies
Homeopathic colic gripe waters are usually made from a combination of natural and man made ingredients and components. The theory behind these treatments is that “like cures like”. This type of colic gripe water is basically like a firefighter using open flames to battle an out-of-control forest fire. Only use homeopathic gripe waters from trusted sources.
But it really doesn’t matter which of these colic gripe waters you choose as long as they are safe and effective in easing your baby’s painful cries and bloating, so you both can get some rest!
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