Soothe Colic

Anise settles an upset stomach and relieves gas

Anise Tea recipe: Colic remedy

1. Crush or Crack 1 teaspoon Anise seeds, to release essential oil
2. Pour 1 cup boiling water over Anise seeds.
3. Steep for 10 minutes; Stain.
4. Dilute for infants, Add 1 cup of cool water to tea mixture.
5. Let tea set until luke warm, pour a few ounces into baby bottle, give when colic symptoms start.


*Note:
Talk with your obstetrician before giving any herbal remedy to infants & children.

Homemade Diaper Rash Ointment

Soothe and treat diaper rash with this skin healing ointment thats gentle on baby's skin.

You will need:
1 ounce beeswax
3/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup dried Calendula flowers
1/4 Cup dried Chamomile flowers
2 drop pure essential lavender oil
A piece of muslin cloth or a strainer

Homemade herbal diaper rash ointment Recipe:

1. Infuse (soak) the Calendula flowers & Chamomile flowers in 3/4 cup olive oil for 14 days.
2. Strain the oil very well into a container.
3. Add 1 ounce of beeswax & 2 drops lavender pure essential oil to the oil mixture and mix well.
4. Once mixed you can divide the salve into a small jar with a lid.

Directions:

* Apply a thin layer to baby's bottom every time you change his/her diaper.