Can we give herbal tea or infusion to a baby or child?
Yes ! Provided that it is adapted and certain conditions are respected. Not all plants are recommended. To find out the list of authorized herbal teas, ask your healthcare professional for advice.
For mothers who breastfeed, know that the effects of plants are found in breast milk. This is why not all of them are authorized. A beneficial herbal tea will therefore have benefits for the baby.
Herbal tea for babies, recommendations and precautions
From the age of 6 months, your child can enjoy a baby infusion prepared with care, under certain conditions:
- Ask your pediatrician or doctor for advice first.
- Devoid of theine, the herbal tea for baby consists only of suitable plants. Ask your doctor for a list of authorized plants. Some are safe and provide all their benefits. As a general rule, fruit-based herbal teas are very popular.
- The infusion in water, preferably low in minerals, should last between 2 and 3 minutes.
- The baby herbal tea must take time to cool. Your child will drink it warm to avoid burning themselves.
- Avoid adding sugar or honey, which is strongly not recommended before the age of 1 year.
Herbal tea for babies: for a peaceful night and better sleep
Is your child grumpy at bedtime? He will definitely have trouble falling asleep. Why don't you make yourself a delicious cup of Lovely Night ?
Your baby will benefit from the virtues of this delicious lime blossom mixture to peacefully dive into the arms of Morpheus.
- But he can also enjoy a herbal tea for infants before going to bed. The taste of certain plants is very popular with toddlers. The following flowers are known for their calming properties:
- The orange blossom
- Chamomile
- The poppy
Fennel seed: for better digestion
Infant colic is a time dreaded by parents and difficult for babies whose digestion is uncomfortable. Fennel seed is known to relieve intestinal spasms and other abdominal pain.
All you need to do is infuse five to six fennel seeds in 20 to 30 milliliters of water, then let the preparation cool. Once warm, your little one will be able to consume their herbal tea for baby and feel his stomach ache disappear.
Note that the taste of fennel may be too strong for children's palates.
Quality organic ingredients for baby herbal tea
You can absolutely prepare infusions yourself. For a thyme herbal tea for babies, for example, infuse between 0.5 g and 1 g of thyme in a liter of water.
Why choose an organic herbal tea or infusion? The organic designation guarantees you quality leaves, raised with respect for the environment and a pesticide-free drink. At Kusmi, all our infusions are organic and Made in France
Our opinion on herbal teas for babies or children
As a simple tea house, we cannot recommend enough that you consult a doctor or pediatrician before purchasing your herbal tea or infusion. It is important to know the list of authorized plants. Additionally, every child or baby is different.
Is your child falling in love with herbal teas? He can learn more about tasting this drink, with the Rooibos organic, caffeine-free and slightly sweet. He will love it!