The 10 grandmother's remedies for the newborn
Most of the grandmother's remedies for the newborn are simple, with products you already have at home, they are cheap and in most cases also ecological. Ready to discover them all and put them into practice once you become a mother?
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- 1 - Remedies for diaper rash
- · 2 - How to remedy atopic dermatitis
- · 3 - Grandmother's remedies for infant colic
- · 4 - How to calm hiccups
- 5 - Home remedies for when the teeth come out
- · 6 - Relieve the cold in the newborn
- 7 - How to remedy bumps
- · 8 - Grandmother's remedy against mosquito bites
- · 9 - Warm up the cot before going to sleep
- · 10 - Calm the baby before bedtime
1 - Remedies for diaper rash
Is your baby's bottom red? Don't panic, it is possible to improve the situation naturally thanks to these simple grandma remedies for diaper rashes!
The secret? Use natural products known for their soothing virtues.
- Infuse the chamomile flowers in a bowl of boiling water. Filter the liquid and use it cold to clean the baby's bottom.
- Create a tonic based on olive oil (2/3) and mineral water rich in calcium (1/3) then rub it on the baby's red buttocks.
- Finally, here is a rustic recipe: mix a raw potato and apply it with the help of gauze as if it were a compress on the baby's bottom. Let it act for a few minutes and you will see that the redness will disappear.
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2 - How to remedy atopic dermatitis
Redness on a child's skin can be very annoying so it is good to treat it right away with healing and soothing products that are as natural as possible.
An example is the bay leaf which has strong therapeutic virtues. To soothe atopic dermatitis in newborns, boil a dozen bay leaves in a large pot with 4-5 liters of water and pour it all out, after having cooled, in the baby's bath, which you have previously washed with a dermatological soap.
The same thing can also be done with two tablespoons of pansy flowers, to be infused in a liter of water for 30 minutes. Then add it all to the bath water.
3 - Grandmother's remedies for infant colic
Is the baby crying, screaming and writhing in all directions? This attitude may frighten him, but in most cases he could suffer from colic, which is very common in newborns.
What to do? If the baby's colic cannot be cured, it can be alleviated with some grandmother's remedy.
To calm and reassure the baby, the grandmother used to use swaddings. There are specific blankets available today, but just use a blanket you have at home.
To calm the crying crisis, prepare a bottle for the baby with an infusion of fennel or lemon balm. You can also mix this herbal tea with the milk he usually drinks for a calming effect.
4 - How to calm hiccups
Does your baby have hiccups that don't go away? Here is the most suitable remedy.
Do not try to make him drink the water at all costs or even hold his breath, for this we will have to wait a few more years.
To calm the hiccups, cover the nipple of the bottle with honey or sugar.
Or, you can put a few drops of lemon on your finger and then pat the baby's lips: the calming effect will not be long in coming!
5 - Home remedies for when the teeth come out
Crying, high fever, and moodiness are the first signs that the baby is about to get his teeth. What can we do to relieve teething discomfort?
Gently massage the gums, for example, or as the grandmother would suggest, let the child chew the parmesan crust after having cleaned it well. The medium-hard consistency and the slightly pungent taste will serve to calm the discomfort that the child feels.
6 - Calming the cold in the newborn
Your little one has a cold, don't panic, super grandma has thought of everything! What do you have to do?
Use 100% natural decongestant remedies.
Put a few drops of eucalyptus oil in a saucer filled with water, place it on the radiator. Or put a few fresh mint leaves near the bed to help him breathe; even if a little unusual, an onion cut into 4 in a saucer nearby to the bed can help him against the annoyances of colds. Onion also works wonderfully when the baby has a cough.
Warning: if your child is allergic (eczema, asthma,) it is better not to give him plants or essential oils without the advice of the pediatrician.
7 - How to remedy bumps
Children play, run, jump and the risk of getting hurt is high. When they run to you crying and you notice a bump, here's what you need to do: apply ice to stop the swelling and relieve the pain.
When you are out and about, you can easily replace the ice with a bag of sauces (ketchup, mustard) that you will have frozen first. It keeps the cold much longer than an ice cube.
To prevent the bump from growing further, a little vanilla essence can be applied.
8 - Grandma's remedy against mosquito bites
Especially in summer, the mosquito problem is not to be underestimated if you have become a mother. Toddlers are often targeted by mosquitoes and their skin is full of itchy bites.
As a natural remedy you can use a soothing or antiseptic product, such as vinegar or a compress with lemon juice. Even rubbing a piece of onion on mosquito bites is a valid grandmother's remedy for newborns.
9 - Warm up the cot before sleeping
If the baby falls asleep in your warm arms, it is obvious that he will have a shock when you move him into the crib. What to do? Especially in winter, an idea could be to warm the cradle with a bottle of hot water that you will remove just before placing the baby. No more hot / cold trauma!
10 - Calm the baby before bed
Often in the evening, when it is time to go to sleep, children are excited and full of energy, so they will have a hard time falling asleep. What you can do is make him drink something soothing, but natural.
An orange blossom herbal tea could be among the best ideas, fill the bottle and make sure that the child can enjoy it calmly, slowly starting to discharge energy, dozing off.
Even just some warm milk with honey proved to be a great aid to sleep.
Beware of sugar intake, do not overdo it, and try to make him brush his teeth before going to sleep.
