It helps pass gas says paula gardiner an associate professor in the department of family medicine at the university of massachusetts who has done research on the effects of herbal medicine on children.
Chamomile oil for babies gas.
Distilled lemon citrus limon dill anethum sowa eucalyptus eucalpytus radiata lavender lavandula angustifolia.
When used as topical oil that is massaged and rubbed gently on the skin about 2 to 4 drops particularly the back and the baby s tummy chamomile has calming and soothing effects that relieve stomach pain gas and other digestive problems including some skin conditions and inflammation.
Essential oils for babies.
Adults can use chamomile to improve sleep to ease menstrual cramps relieve headache and soothe frayed nerves.
In turn this may help the baby sleep if bedtime follows soon after.
Chamomile is a carminative herb which means it s known for its ability to prevent gas formation and aid gas expulsion making it ideal for soothing fussy babies.
Chamomile is a naturally calming herb that relaxes nerves and reduces pain.
Chamomile matricaria chamomilla or chamaemelum nobile german chamomile and roman chamomile are gentle essential oils that can be beneficial.
I use it to soothe fussy babies calm down upset toddlers and and on bruises.
It has been known to settle the stomach and reduce gas and colic in infants.
How to use chamomile oil for babies.
Pour one drop of chamomile oil in a washcloth.
Gently press an ice cube on the cheek or mouth of your baby to relieve teething.