How to Administer Gripe Water

Administer gripe water at the first sign of discomfort.

Gripe water is a homeopathic remedy used for more than a century in Europe and throughout the world to soothe babies suffering with colic, gas, teething and hiccups. If you have a fussy baby, gripe water might just become your new best friend.

Things You'll Need

• All-natural gripe water
• Dropper or syringe
• Bottle of formula or breast milk
• Pacifier designed to administer medicine

Instructions

1. Measure the right dose of gripe water into a small cup.

2. Fill dropper or medicine syringe with gripe water.

3. Slide dropper between baby's gums and cheek, toward the back of the mouth.

4. Slowly dispense liquid, allowing baby to swallow at his or her own pace.

5. Refill dropper and repeat until liquid is gone.

Tips & Warnings

• If baby spits out liquid, try mixing it with formula or breast milk and administer it in a bottle.

• Gripe water can also be given through a pacifier designed to dispense medication.

• You might wish to wait 30 minutes after feeding to give gripe water so as not to make the baby overly full, causing him or her to spit up both the gripe water and recent feeding.

• After each dose, clean dropper, syringe or pacifier and allow to air dry; this will help avoid contamination.

• Communicate with your pediatrician about any changes in your baby's behavior.

References

• Gripe Water