Whether they got a touch of a stomach bug, or they are suffering from some motion sickness, these natural remedies may be worth a try.
No mom wants her child to be sick. They would rather they be in perfect health all the time and never suffer from a headache, a runny nose, or an upset stomach. However, children are human too and this means that they are going to be vulnerable to illnesses and infections that everyone is. Nausea is one of the most uncomfortable feelings in the world, and mom may want her child to feel better as soon as possible. She wants to avoid her child throwing up and wants to take away that yucky feeling in their stomach.
While there are medications for children for just about everything, mom may want something a bit more natural. She may want to at least try some natural remedies before turning to a doctor or medication. We have compiled 10 of the best natural remedies for children who are struggling with nausea. Whether they got a touch of a stomach bug, or they are suffering from some motion sickness, these natural remedies may be worth a try.
According to Arcadia Montessori Preschool Academy, ginger will always be one of the best remedies for dealing with nausea. If mom has a small piece of ginger, she can grind it up and squeeze some juice out of it. Mix that with some honey to make it taste a bit better and give it to her child 2 to 3 times a day.
Peppermint and mint are other things that are great for upset stomachs. Mom can try some peppermint tea, or she can take mint leaves, grind them and extract the juices much like ginger. This is one of the most recommended remedies for children.
All moms know the popular foods to give children who have an upset stomach, and that is bland food like rice. Rice water is another great way to handle nausea and even vomiting in children.
A lot of natural remedies involve ingredients that mom has not heard of, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t work. Cardamom seeds are useful for nausea and can be found in any grocery store. All mom has to do is grind up a small amount, add some sugar and give it to her children. The sugar will help it taste a bit sweeter.
Cloves are another herb that can help a stomach that doesn’t feel quite right. An older child should be able to take a clove and chew on it, but mom can make tea out of it for younger children. According to First Cry Parenting, mom can make tea by steeping a few cloves and adding some honey to sweeten it up.
Apple cider vinegar is becoming more popular and that is likely due to its antimicrobial properties that are in it. This is something else that can be given to children who are feeling a bit ‘yucky.’ This one does not taste great, so mom will want to add some honey or sugar to make it a bit sweeter for them.
This is one that you do not want your child to eat. Lavender oil can be used for aromatic purposes. If mom places some on her child, the smell can help settle a tummy that is feeling nauseous. Not every remedy is going to be something that they have to eat, and sometimes, laying down and smelling lavender can help settle a stomach.
Tea has long been known for its calming and healing properties, and there is one for children too. According to Parents, chamomile tea can relax intestinal “spasms,” and it can help to calm a child down. This may be a great idea for a child who is having a hard time settling for sleep due to the pain they are having in their stomach.
Cinnamon may be known as a common baking ingredient, but it is also an active compound that can help sugar get into the cells and settle in the stomach. Mom is likely not going to want to give it to her child on a spoon, but she can add some to another tea, or make tea with cinnamon and warm water for her child to drink.
This one is not only fun, but it may be the one your child is willing to try and may even get excited about it. Of course, this one is only for children who are much older and are capable of chewing gum. However, when a child chews gum, they swallow a lot more saliva and this can help to settle the stomach acid that is causing the yucky feeling.
Sources: Arcadia Montessori Preschool Academy, First Cry Parenting, Parents
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