Can you give herbal tea or an infusion to a baby or child?
Yes! Provided it is suitable and certain conditions are respected. Not all plants are recommended. To find out which herbal teas are authorised, ask your healthcare professional for advice.
For mothers who are breastfeeding, be aware that the effects of plants are found in breast milk. This is why not all of them are authorised. A beneficial herbal tea will therefore also benefit the baby.
Herbal tea for babies: recommendations and precautions
From the age of 6 months, your child can enjoy a carefully prepared infusion for babies, subject to certain conditions:
- First ask your paediatrician or doctor for advice.
- Free from theine, herbal tea for babies is made solely from suitable plants. Ask your doctor for a list of authorised plants. Some are safe and offer all their benefits. As a general rule, fruit-based herbal teas are very popular.
- The infusion in water, preferably low in minerals, should last between 2 and 3 minutes.
- Herbal tea for babies must be allowed time to cool. Your child should drink it lukewarm to avoid burns.
- Avoid adding sugar or honey, which is strongly discouraged before the age of 1.
Herbal tea for babies: for a peaceful night and easier sleep onset
Is your child grumpy at bedtime? They will certainly find it hard to fall asleep. Why not prepare a delicious cup of Lovely Night?
Your baby will enjoy the benefits of this indulgent lime blossom blend and gently drift into Morpheus’s arms.
- But they can also enjoy a herbal tea for babies before going to bed. The taste of certain plants is much appreciated by little ones. The following flowers are recognised for their soothing properties:
- Orange blossom
- Camomile
- Poppy
Fennel seed: for better digestion
Infant colic is a dreaded time for parents and difficult for babies whose digestion is uncomfortable. Fennel seed is renowned for relieving these intestinal spasms and other abdominal pains.
Simply infuse five to six fennel seeds in 20 to 30 millilitres of water, then allow the preparation to cool. Once lukewarm, your little one can drink their herbal tea for babies and feel their tummy ache disappear.
Please note that the taste of fennel may be too strong for children’s palates.
Quality organic ingredients for herbal tea for babies
You can absolutely prepare infusions yourself. For a thyme herbal tea for babies, for example, infuse between 0.5 g and 1 g of thyme in one litre of water.
Why choose an organic herbal tea or infusion? The organic label guarantees quality leaves, grown with respect for the environment, and a pesticide-free drink. At Kusmi, all our infusions are organic and Made in France
Our reviews of herbal teas for babies or children
As a simple tea house, we cannot recommend strongly enough that you consult a doctor or paediatrician before buying your herbal tea or infusion. It is important to know the list of authorised plants. In addition, every child or baby is different.
Has your child fallen in love with herbal teas? They can explore this drink further with Organic Rooibos, free from theine and lightly sweetened. They will love it!