Anise seed tastes like licorice and has anti-flatulent properties. It’s also gentle on a baby’s tummy and can relieve the pains caused by baby gas. Anise water has been used for generations as a natural colic treatment.
You can make your own anise water at home or purchase it ready made
. Feeling adventurous? Here’s how to make your own anise seed water.Anise Seed Colic Water
½ teaspoon anise seeds
2 cups water
Add seeds to the water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Strain off the seeds and let the water cool.
Once cool, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can administer the colic treatment with a medicine dropper, 2-3 drops for babies under 6 months, half a dropper for up to a year.
Anise seed is not harmful to your baby, so you can repeat this treatment as needed, every 3 or 4 hours if necessary. And if you really don’t feel up to boiling some water, or just can’t find anise seeds, you can buy ready-made colic water right here
.
