Baby Homeopathics

Safe and Natural Homeopathic Medicine for Young Children

All parents want the very best for their children; this dictates the quality of the food they feed them, the products they choose to use inside the home, and the solutions they select to soothe their baby's aches and pains. Homeopathic medicine is a wonderful alternative to harsher medicines (both OTC and prescription), and it is even gentler than plant-based nutritional supplements. Homeopathic remedies are central to homeopathy, a medical system that originated in Germany in the late 18th century.

Homeopathic medicine is based on the theory that “like cures like"—i.e., a disease, condition, or symptom(s) can be cured or resolved by administering a substance that produces similar symptoms in healthy people. The “law of minimum dose” is another guiding principle of homeopathy. It states that the lower the concentration of a homeopathic remedy, the more potent its action and, ultimately, its effectiveness. In fact, many homeopathic remedies have been so diluted that no actual molecules of the original substance remain.

Homeopathic medicines are ideally suited to infants, babies, and older children because they are safe and mild yet very effective. These medications are typically derived from natural ingredients of both plant and mineral origin and are gentle on a child’s delicate, still-developing system. Homeopathic remedies can be used individually or in combination for all sorts of conditions and symptoms affecting the mind and body.

Advantages of Choosing Homeopathy for Baby's Health

• Can Be Used From Infancy
• Improves The Body’s Natural Healing Abilities
• Low Dose Medicine
• Takes a Whole Person Approach
• Safe, Effective, Easy To Use

A Few Common Homeopathic Medicine Remedies for Babies

• Aconitum Napellus – dry, hoarse cough. Fever reducer.
• Antimonium Tartaricum – mucous accumulation in the chest and coughing.
• Avena Sativa – for difficulty falling asleep due to restlessness.
• Calcarea Phosphorica –  helpful when a child’s teeth are late to come in, with aching gums, irritability, and trouble sleeping.
• Chamomilla – relieves painful teething during childhood.
• Coffea Cruda – treats restlessness in children and during teething.
• Dioscorea – soothes cramps in the abdomen and colic.
• Colocynthis – relieves intense cramps and pain in children. Also, for irritability. 
• Magnesia Phosphorica – treats spasmodic or intermittent colic.
• Ferrum Phosphoricum – fever that occurs due to inflammation. Fever with pale, red cheeks. Irritability and restlessness.
• Ipecac – constant coughing and nausea.
• Kali Phosphorica – restlessness and overstimulation.
• Magnesia Phosphorica and Natrum Phosphoricum – painful teething, cramps, and colic. Also relieves sour vomiting and diarrhea.
• Passiflora – homeopathic relaxant for children.
• Spongia Tosta – cold symptoms, including croup and cough, starting in the throat.

Why Choose Homeopathic Medicine for Your Baby's Care?

Homeopathic medicine truly is the safest medicine for newborns, infants, and children. It gives parents complete peace of mind about what they put into their children's bodies (no harsh chemicals, artificial ingredients, toxins, or anything else). You can choose the format that best suits your child's age, needs, and preferences because homeopathic remedies come in pellets, oral droplets, syrups, creams, and ointments.

If you're new to homeopathy, speak to a qualified natural healthcare practitioner for a bit of guidance on getting started.