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Herbs for mothers and babies

Mild blends traditionally used for colic and during breastfeeding. With children and in pregnancy one rule holds: ask a doctor or a pharmacist first.

The Ašič approach

Which herbs, and why

The base is fennel, caraway and camomile, the mildest plants in Ašič's collection. Fennel and caraway were traditionally used for wind in babies.

The blends in this group are deliberately simple, with few ingredients.

Products for this concern

0 products in the Mother and baby group, to Ašič's recipes. Prices are final and include VAT.

How to use them

Tea for a baby is brewed weaker than for an adult and offered lukewarm. Exact instructions come with each product.

Before first use with a baby, or during pregnancy, ask a doctor, a paediatrician or a pharmacist.

If a baby has a fever, refuses food or cries for long stretches, see a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Which tea is traditionally given for colic?

Mild blends with fennel and caraway. Ask a paediatrician before using one with a baby.

From what age?

That is a question for a paediatrician or a pharmacist. Ring and say the age of the child.

Can I drink these teas while breastfeeding?

Ask a doctor about use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Warnings are given with every product.

How strong should a baby's tea be?

Weaker than for an adult, and lukewarm. The instructions come with every product.

Does tea take the place of milk or water?

No. Tea is not a feed and does not take the place of milk or water.

From the advice pages

Questions and answers

Tea for a baby

BebeSIT for wind and cramps: how to make it for a baby and which signs mean seeing a doctor at once.
Questions and answers

Herbs during pregnancy

Why many herbs are not advised in pregnancy, which are often mentioned and why the answer belongs with your gynaecologist.