In newborns, the gastrointestinal tract is completely sterile; therefore, more and more different bacteria enter it every day. In this case, the baby himself will experience painful sensations.
In addition, he is concerned about the increased gas formation, which the people have received the name "colic".
And although there are many ways to eliminate this problem, dill water remains one of the most effective.
Can I use seeds?
Babies are allowed to drink dill water, but it is best to use the seeds of pharmaceutical dill, fennel, for its preparation, since they have practically no contraindications. The taste of the drink is a little sweet and pleasant.
What is useful plant?
Dill seeds are very useful for the body of the baby, because:
- they cleanse the body of harmful microorganisms, contribute to the development of beneficial bacteria;
- reduce and relax intestinal smooth muscle spasms;
- expand the intestinal wall, reducing the pressure exerted on the body;
- relieve inflammation;
- improve appetite;
- help to cope with constipation;
- have antibacterial action.
Dill water perfectly removes gases from the intestines of a baby, as quickly removes muscle spasms of the body. Regular use of the product will eliminate pain and improve digestion.
Chemical composition
Dill seeds have a rich biochemical composition. They contain the following trace elements:
- manganese;
- calcium;
- iron;
- selenium;
- zinc;
- copper;
- magnesium;
- potassium;
- phosphorus;
- sodium.
Besides, seeds contain vitamins:
- group A;
- group C;
- Group B.
They are also 18% composed of fatty oils, which include such acids.:
- oleic;
- palmintovaya;
- linoleic;
- petrozelinovaya.
Fennel seeds are rich:
- flavonoids;
- thiamine;
- carotene;
- riboflavin.
All substances presented are very beneficial for the infant.
Possible contraindications and restrictions
Dill seed has almost no contraindications. The exception is individual intolerance and low pressure, since the components that make up the fennel are ways to lower blood pressure.
If after applying the healing drink there is diarrhea, a rash on the body, vomiting, then these are symptoms of overdose. In this case, the reception of dill water will have to be abandoned.
Application features
The method of receiving dill water depends on the type of feeding. Babies who are breastfed are given a spoon with a spoon, and artificial animals are given a bottle.
It is necessary to give dill water to a child before feeding it.. If the baby refuses to take a remedy for colic, but you need to make it taste more familiar to the crumbs. It is very simple if you mix a decoction with a small amount of breast expressed milk or an adapted mixture.
The first dosage of dill water is 1 tsp. It should be given before meals 3 times a day. At this time it is necessary to closely monitor the reaction of the baby. If the negative symptoms of an overdose are absent, then the number of decoction increases up to 6 times a day. The duration of the therapeutic course depends on the individual characteristics of the baby. If the digestion process has returned to normal, then dill water can be stopped, if not, the intake is continued.
Already by the first half of the year, the disturbances in the work of the intestines recede. The child has already adapted to the new life, and his body perfectly processes milk.
Cooking recipe: how to brew?
Ingredients Required:
- fennel seeds - 10 g;
- water - 250 ml.
Procedure:
- Grind dill grains in a coffee grinder.
- Pour them in the amount of 10 g with a glass of hot water.
- Wait 40-45 minutes and filter.
- The resulting drink is added to the expressed milk or the mixture in the amount of 1 teaspoon. The dosage for infants from 2 weeks to a month is 15 drops, right on the tongue.
Store the prepared medicine in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
You can get a healing drink with the help of fennel essential oil.
Ingredients:
- water - 1 l;
- oil - 0.05 g
Combine the two components, mix and store the solution in the refrigerator for a month. Before giving the remedy to the baby, it must be warmed to room temperature.
Dill water is one of the most effective means to eliminate colic in newborns. Its main advantage is the safety of administration, since fennel has practically no contraindications and rarely causes side effects. But this does not mean that it can be used without prior consultation with a doctor.
