Does your child have difficulty falling asleep? Homeopathy is a natural remedy that can help you by reducing baby sleep disorders. We tell you more about this solution.
If your daughter or son can’t sleep through the night and is constantly tossing and turning in bed, these tips should help. Exit chemical products and drugs, homeopathy is a technique of alternative medicine dating from the 18th century. It comes in the form of granules, with a slightly sweet taste, or as a gel or cream to apply to the body. Homeopathy is “treating evil, with evil”. This type of medicine is based on the principle of “similarity”, like a vaccine. Conversely, a so-called “chemical” drug will be based on the principle of the “opposite”: a substance to counter a symptom.
This remedy, generally composed of plants or minerals, therefore makes it possible to naturally treat the first symptoms of a disease or disorder, of course respecting a good dosage of homeopathic granules. According to a study carried out in 2018 by the polling company, IPSOS, 77% of French people have already taken homeopathy during their life, 76% have a good image of homeopathy and 72% have had beneficial effects. on their health after taking granules.
What are the benefits of homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a recognized form of treatment that can relieve ailments, reduce symptoms, alleviate various disorders, such as colds, sore throats, muscle aches, periods, etc. Among the other advantages of homeopathy, we note the absence of undesirable side effects, the ease of taking a treatment or the fact that it is safe for children and pregnant women. It can also offer a softer and soothing night as well as a more serene awakening for a baby.
What are the disadvantages of homeopathy?
Homeopathy does not pose a health risk. However, it can have consequences on the body if the recommended and prescribed dose is not respected. The main consequence is the potential aggravation of certain symptoms.
Is homeopathy safe for babies?
If you’re wondering if homeopathy is safe for your child, the answer is yes. However, like any treatment, it must be done in accordance with the dosages prescribed by a doctor, naturopath or pediatrician. Taking too high a dose can be dangerous for the child (even more so than for an adult). Homeopathy is the ideal solution to treat or relieve baby’s ailments when certain chemical drugs are not authorized in young children.
How does homeopathy help reduce baby’s sleep disorders?
Before starting a homeopathic treatment, it is important to define the causes of sleep disorders in children. Difficulty falling asleep can be caused by stress, hunger, change of environment, fear of abandonment or teething. Put simply, there are many reasons your child is having trouble sleeping, and that’s okay. Homeopathy helps to reduce sleep disorders and to soothe your child according to his ailments. Once the cause has been defined, a homeopathy specialist will prescribe an appropriate treatment to target the disorder.
What homeopathy for babies?
As you will have understood, there are several homeopathic treatments depending on the sleep disorders of the child. Among them are:
Borax 9 CH: for nervous and restless babies
Magnesia muriatica 9 CH: for children prone to repetitive nightmares
Kalium bromatum 9 CH: suitable for children who suffer from sleepwalking or night terrors
Stramonium 9 CH: ideal for relieving restless sleep and night terrors
Lycopodium 9 CH: ideal for sleepwalking, night terrors and fear of abandonment
Passiflora: this homeopathic product actively fights against stress and insomnia. It promotes sleep
Chamomilla 9CH: ideal for reducing baby’s dental pain
Please note: this list is not exhaustive. Regarding the doses of granules, it is recommended to consult a specialist before giving homeopathy to your child.
How to give baby homeopathy?
The ideal is to give the granules in the morning, before the meal or in the evening before going to bed. For a baby, it is also possible to dilute them in a bottle of water. This makes it easier for children to take. For a child over one year, it is also possible to give it to him with a spoon. You can place the granules under the child’s gum line. There is also homeopathy in syrup form for babies under 12 months.
- How well to take homeopathic pellets?
In general, taking homeopathic granules in the form of a tube is taken orally, in doses of 5 granules. They are usually placed under the tongue or gum and allowed to melt. In addition, taking these granules is taken several times during the day.
These other natural solutions to improve baby’s sleep
In addition to homeopathy, there are other natural tips to help your baby fall asleep. For example, make sure the mattress matches your child. Sleep disturbances can come from there. Otherwise, you can also give your baby a light massage to put him to sleep. His room is also important: create a soothing environment for him. You can also establish an evening ritual, with the reading of a story, hugs. Finally, be patient and stay with him. This can reassure him and make it easier to fall asleep. Thus, the nights should be softer and more serene and the awakenings should be less complicated.
Also note that homeopathy is not necessarily the miracle solution for everyone. Each baby is different and for some, this natural solution does not always work for sleep, for example, but can be useful for dental pain, or other. Clearly, we advise you to consult a specialist, to question other parents to have different opinions before embarking on the adventure of homeopathy. We bet that with these few tips your baby will fall asleep peacefully. Baby sleep will no longer be a problem for mom or dad.
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