Nowadays, the industry of children's products is represented by a very wide range, this variety makes life easier for both mothers and fathers. In addition to advanced children's toys, modern and comfortable clothes, as well as diapers, significant changes have also been made to children's food. So, even the smallest crumbs can count not only on breast milk, but also on special baby tea. Pleasant and useful, it is actively used not only to milk newborns, but also for recreational purposes.
Why do we need tea for children
For what purposes is children's tea most often used? A sufficiently large number of medical specialists agree that even a newly born child needs not only mother's milk as food, but also water as a liquid. Replenishment of its deficit is especially true in the summer, when the air temperature is very high. In addition, babies who are breast-fed or mixed-fed need more fluid than others. Of course, one can argue and say that it is much easier and more correct to milk babies with plain water, but this is not entirely true. Children's herbal teas are absolutely harmless, while they have a pleasant taste and are often liked by kids much more than ordinary water. In addition, they are very useful, can be used to treat colds and strengthen the immune system.
Classic daisy for the little ones
One of the most popular products in this category is the Babushkino Lukoshko tea. The domestic mixture has an excellent composition and reasonable price, which provides it with positive reviews, as well as high popularity among the population. The most sought after tea is based on chamomile. Its use is simply necessary for colds, as a means of increasing immunity and relieving inflammation in the throat. The drink is allowed to be consumed from 1 month of age, it contains exclusively chamomile flowers, while there are absolutely no dyes, harmful preservatives, or sugar. Dry flowers are crushed to the state of granules and packaged in individual bags, making them very easy to brew without making a mistake with the dosage.
Aromatic mint for the nervous system
Another good drink is the Babushkino Lukoshko tea with mint. It is allowed for babies to take it already at the age of 3 months. In one package there are 20 bags, each of which contains 1 gram of plant component. Peppermint is the only ingredient in such a drink, it also does not have any harmful additives. The drink has a wide range of indications and is prescribed to calm the nervous system. Use it should be in a certain pattern. So, up to one year you should not drink more than the volume of one habitual feeding per day, after a year it is allowed to consume up to two cups per day. Usually tea is drunk in a course lasting about 20 days, and then they take a break for the same period.
Useful collection for kids
Herbal tea for older children may contain several components at once. For example, another product from the brand "Grandma’s Lukoshko" is a mixture for babies from 5 months old, consisting of fennel, lemon balm and thyme. The maximum dose of this composition is 200 milliliters per day, the composition should be prepared immediately before use and should not be stored for a long time. Tea from such ingredients is taken for:
- obtaining an antimicrobial effect;
- spasms reduction;
- calming the nervous system;
- reduction of inflammatory processes;
- decrease in gas formation.
Rosehip tea for immunity
From 4 months you can drink tea of the same company based on rose hips. This unique plant component contains a significant amount of vitamins C and E, due to which it positively affects immunity. Among other things, the presence of substances such as potassium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus, which are part of the rosehip, ensures the normalization of the general tone of the body.
From 6 months, the company offers parents to introduce not only herbal, but also berry teas into their child’s diet. A mixture of currant and raspberry leaves, as well as apples, saturates the body of the crumbs with a large amount of vitamins and useful components, which contributes to the proper development, digestion and increase immunity.
Any children’s tea “Babushkino Lukoshko” is provided with detailed information about which components are included in its composition, at what dosage it should be taken, and also for how long it is allowed to store. Pay close attention to the last point, expired products are strictly not recommended for young children.
Consumer opinions on domestic products
The best advertising of a product is the opinion of real buyers about it. What do young mothers think about baby tea? Reviews of most of them are quite positive, so that the product is introduced into the diet for babies both in one month and a year. Many people prefer more affordable options, while others prefer more expensive, specific opinions are determined by personal preferences and taste. As for the popular domestic brand, it is also highly appreciated by consumers. Pleasant taste, good composition - these are the qualities noted by mothers and their babies.
Foreign analogues
Alternative products under the brand name "Grandma’s Lukoshko" are also popular foreign counterparts, such as Hipp children's tea. Products under this brand are also of high quality and excellent composition, but have a higher cost and less convenient packaging. A very wide assortment can be attributed to the positive qualities of such products, for example, there are teas based on fennel, caraway seeds, lemon balm, chamomile, strawberries and black currants. In addition, whole collections of herbs designed to address specific problems are widely represented. For example, to calm the nervous system or treat a tummy. Children's tea "Hipp" costs about 220-250 rubles for a capacity of 200 grams.
Home recipes
Of course, children's soothing tea can not only be bought, but also prepared independently. The use of such drinks will necessarily have a beneficial effect on the state of the baby’s nervous system, help reduce nervousness, improve sleep and mood. Having decided to do the production of a sedative on your own, be extremely careful, very often parents make the mixture by eye and violate the necessary proportions. So, you can prepare children's soothing tea according to the following recipe:
- 2 tablespoons of chopped chamomile inflorescences per glass of boiling water, give one spoonful to infants.
- 1 tablespoon of valerian, 1 tablespoon of mint in a glass of boiling water; tea is drunk for one month.
- 5 grams of chamomile, lemon balm and mint in a glass of water. After mixing, the liquid should be boiled for half an hour. The resulting broth has a soft, but very effective effect.
What can not be included in tea for children
What other herbs can be included in children's tea? Unfortunately, their list is very, very limited. Try to follow the classic recipes (chamomile, mint, fennel) and not get involved in the use of various gifts of nature, if possible coordinate your decisions with a pediatrician, because some herbs are simply not recommended for children. For instance:
- A series of. Great for compresses and warm baths, positively affects the nervous system, can be used internally only by agreement with a specialist.
- Calendula. It is well suited for gargling, as it has antibacterial properties, while children, especially at a young age, are categorically not recommended to use it internally.
- Sage. For children under the age of 3 years, it is indicated mainly as a means for inhalation in order to treat colds and other diseases.
- Thyme. Used to prepare external compresses. It has the ability to enhance the regenerative properties of the skin.
- Plantain. Also suitable exclusively for external use in the treatment of wounds and cuts.