When I first became a mother I went through the various stages of raising a baby. I wanted to choose what was best for my baby and turned to natural remedies that have stood the test of time and proven time and again to be effective.
For instance a natural remedy to soothe teething pain in infants can be found in clove oil. Need to ward off a cold, try aromas of ajwain or thymol seed. Natural remedies to fight mosquitos. Aloe Vera can be used to soothe a painful diaper rash. Natural remedies to fight scars, burns and scratches
While there are two distinct camps of mommies – one that believes in natural,remedies and one that doesn’t. All moms pick products for their children based on three things..
- Recommended by doctors
- Recommended by friends
- Or simply by what is readily available in the market
I chose to use natural products for my daughters and that led me to reading the ingredients on the back of product labels before buying products. This is what you need to look out for.
Aloe Vera: An extremely beneficial herb that is credited with anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and cooling properties, making it a popular ingredient in many skin care products for babies.
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Almond Oil: Helps nourish and soften skin. Almond Oil helps reduce itchiness and irritation in dry skin. As an emollient, Almond Oil helps to minimise water loss from the skin and aids in moisture absorption.
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Olive Oil: For centuries, Olive Oil has been used to heal wounds. Today, it is considered a good remedy for dry skin.
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Vetiver: Commonly known as Khus Grass, it has various health benefits. The topical application of the essential oil of Vetiver is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
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Bengal Gram: An effective cleansing agent found throughout India, Bengal Gram is used in many hair care products. It keeps the scalp clean and softens hair, and is also credited with anti-bacterial properties.
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Fenugreek: In Ayurveda, Fenugreek is used as a poultice for boils, abscesses and ulcers. It possesses anti-inflammatory properties that relieve burning sensation on the skin. Fenugreek is also an excellent moisturiser, which hydrates dry skin.
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Licorice: Protects and soothes baby’s skin.
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Winter Cherry: Improves skin tone and soothes baby’s skin.
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Neem: An all in one herb, Neem has anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory properties!
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These and many more time-tested natural preparations found in brands like Himalaya are born out of common kitchen herbs and spices and are followed by mommies across generations as quick fixes for various health issues in infants. Don’t miss our guide to fighting cough and cold in kids with these natural Indian home remedies.
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