Colic and Rooibos tea

I've mentioned in my last post how the potty helped alleviate some of my little one's gas that is often associated with colic. I wanted to share another secret.

While shopping at my natural health food store, I rarely go to the baby food section, but out of curiosity I checked it out and stumbled upon something fascinating. Rooibos tea for babies! So I began searching about safety and uses and discovered that Rooibos tea is used to alleviate gastrointestinal problems.

Excited by this information I began making my little one a little cup of Rooibos tea when I'd have one before bed. I would make it hot in a small amount and then pour it over ice to cool it down a bit. I was amazed by it's success.

I later discovered that potatoes would make my child very gassy which was very upsetting considering the millions of ways to enjoy potatoes. So I began providing my little one with a cup of Rooibos tea at night on the days when potatoes were enjoyed and it was like magic. My little one was able to easily release the gas without the middle of the night pain that used to result in crying and waking up in the middle of the night.

A simple remedy that resulted in better sleep for both of us.