{"id":4723,"date":"2022-05-19T08:49:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T08:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommyinstinct.com\/?p=4723"},"modified":"2023-10-05T12:26:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T12:26:59","slug":"how-much-gripe-water-can-you-give-new-born","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommyinstinct.com\/how-much-gripe-water-can-you-give-new-born\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Gripe Water Can You Give Newborn? And When It Is Too Much"},"content":{"rendered":"
Taking care of a newborn is not easy, especially when your newborn has colic. When your newborn has colic, you try whatever you can do to make him feel better. One of the common remedies for colic in newborns is gripe water. However, there is little to no scientific research to prove this. So is gripe water safe for newborns? And how much gripe water can you give newborn? <\/p>\n
I have spent hours researching gripe water to see whether it is safe to use or how much you can use or how often you can use it so you don’t have to.<\/p>\n
Let’s dive in.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n First of all, let’s find out what is gripe water.<\/p>\n Gripe water is a liquid that contains sodium bicarbonate and herbs. Depending on the brand and the formula, the herbs in gripe water are fennel, ginger, peppermint, lemon juice, etc.<\/p>\n Manufacturers of Gripe Water claim that Gripe Water can ease gas pains and all the stomach problems as well as help with teething pain, hiccups<\/a>, and all other common baby issues.<\/p>\n Many parents and grandparents also swear by the stuff but currently, there is no strong evidence that gripe water can help to soothe troubled little tummies.<\/p>\n Gripe water is not approved by the FDA, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says they are a safe option to try with a reasonable dosage.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s see what they mean by that.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n According to India Times<\/a>, Dr. Rohit Arora, Head of Neonatology & Pediatric, Miracles Mediclinic & Apollo Cradle Hospital, doesn\u2019t recommend gripe water and he suggests that parents should avoid giving gripe water to their children. The reason is that the manufacturers do not specify all the ingredients in gripe water, so cannot tell if it is safe. He also added that if parents want to try, gripe water should be given after the child is 3 months old.<\/p>\n Dr. Sumit Kumar Gupta, Consultant Paediatrician, Columbia Asia, Ghaziabad, also commented that gripe water is neither beneficial nor harmful. <\/p>\n That being said, there is little to no recommendation from doctors regarding gripe water. However, they also do not strongly oppose it.<\/p>\n As there is no research or study to recommend or oppose gripe water, if you consult a doctor before giving it to your child, he will only give you his opinion or what he believes. But in reality, it is more of a \u201ctrial and error\u201d approach.<\/p>\n But one thing they are certain of, that is you need to watch out for the ingredients in gripe water and avoid choosing gripe water that contains sugar or alcohol.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to give it a try, make sure that your baby\u2019s doctor is on board with giving gripe water. And even your doctor says yes, consider using gripe water only as a backup when other gas relief methods \u2014 like abdominal massage, tummy time<\/a>, or leg bicycling \u2014 don\u2019t seem to be making your baby more comfortable.<\/p>\n Gripe water doesn\u2019t have a fixed formula. Different gripe waters contain different ingredients. <\/p>\n Depending on the ingredients, the respective gripe water is believed to help with certain issues.<\/p>\n Here are the ingredients in the most common escape room al aire libre<\/a> gripe water:<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Baking soda is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Once contacting other acids in the stomach, it creates a chemical reaction and releases H2O and CO2.<\/p>\n Therefore, you can find baking soda in many cooking recipes, to help the food become puffier.<\/p>\n So what does it do in gripe water?<\/p>\n Well, it still does the same thing. So it neutralizes the stomach acid, which helps to reduce bloating and discomfort.<\/p>\n However, if too much, it can interfere with the natural pH level in the baby’s stomach. This, in turn, can worsen colic symptoms.<\/p>\n Fennel is a source of vitamin B-6, which plays a vital role in energy metabolism by breaking down carbohydrates and proteins into glucose and amino acids. The body can easily use these smaller compounds for energy.<\/p>\n What does it mean? It means that fennel can be a great help in digesting food. <\/p>\n According to MedicalNewsToday, \u201cthe fiber content in fennel helps to prevent constipation and promotes regularity for a healthy digestive tract\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Ginger or ginger extract contains several different phenolic compounds, some of which have displayed antineoplastic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities.<\/p>\n What does it mean?<\/p>\n It means that ginger could make the digestive system empty faster, reduce the time for food to stay in your baby\u2019s stomach, and cause bloating.<\/p>\n According to WebMD, If you live with chronic indigestion, also called dyspepsia, ginger could bring some relief. <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n According to WebMD, \u201cone product with chamomile and other herbal medicines has been shown to ease an upset stomach, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. Another mixture with chamomile seems to help colicky babies.\u201d<\/p>\n Some research even suggests that chamomile could help with other conditions, like diarrhea in children.<\/p>\n Dill leaves are common herbs used in cooking recipes as they create a unique and appetite smell for the food. However, most people don\u2019t know that dill leaves have excellent digestive qualities.<\/p>\n Why?<\/p>\n Because dill leaves contain anti-flatulent properties, which reduces the formation of gas<\/a>. This, in turn, reduces bloating, flatulence, and abdominal distension. They also prevent the formation of excessive acid in the stomach.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, dill leaves are filled with fiber that helps expel waste out of the digestive system and support greatly in treating constipation.<\/p>\n Some studies have shown that peppermint can ease stomach pain in babies, as well as relieve nausea and vomiting.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Vegetable glycerin is a common ingredient in gripe water because it can draw water into the gut and has a laxative effect. These effects of vegetable glycerin help digested food to move through the gut smoothly.<\/p>\n Therefore, vegetable glycerin can help to relieve constipation.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Lemon juice mainly contains citric acid. Citric acid enhances the bioavailability of minerals, allowing your body to better absorb them.<\/p>\n Therefore, many health experts recommend drinking lemon water before meals to promote and improve digestion. <\/p>\n However, according to WebMD<\/a>, the side effect of citric acid is nausea and vomiting if used too much.<\/p>\n Purified or deionized water is used to mix all the ingredients. This is also a reason that doctors do not recommend using gripe water, because before 6 months old, children should not be drinking anything else except breast milk or formula.<\/p>\n In general, you can give gripe water to a newborn from 3 to 6 doses per day. Each dose is from 0.5mil to 2.5mil for babies who are from 2 to 4 weeks old, 0.5mil to 5mil for babies from 6 to 10 weeks old, 0.5mil to 10mil for babies from 10 weeks to 6 months old, and 1mil to 10mil for babies from 6 months old.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s find out if too much gripe water can be harmful to your baby, both in the short-term and long-term.<\/p>\n Sodium bicarbonate is not a cause of colic. However, if given continuously in large doses, sodium bicarbonate can cause alkalosis and milk-alkali syndrome.<\/p>\nIs gripe water safe for newborns? What do doctors say?<\/h2>\n
What is in gripe water? And what they do<\/h2>\n
Sodium bicarbonate (commonly known as baking soda)<\/h3>\n
Fennel<\/h3>\n
Ginger<\/h3>\n
Chamomile<\/h3>\n
Dill<\/h3>\n
Peppermint<\/h3>\n
Vegetable Glycerin<\/h3>\n
Lemon juice or citric acid<\/h3>\n
Purified water<\/h3>\n
How much gripe water can you give a newborn?<\/h2>\n
Giving too much gripe water<\/h2>\n