This sounds so good even for older kids and adults with “nervous stomach.” (*note: “nervous stomach” is an old wives’ [that would be me] diagnosis and not a medical one)
Some babies like the swings or bouncers to help relieve colic. My uncle swears that a ride in his car or placing my bassinet near the running washing machine helped when I was a baby–a long time ago 🙂
Thank you so much for this post! I ended up adding some dill weed (which actually did not make it taste horrible, contrary to how it sounds), after reading a few other Gripe Water recipes that called for it. I sweetened it with pure cane sugar. It has been working so well for my little guy!
I do have a question though, and would love your input: if I freeze some, will it last a week when thawed or shorter?
Thanks again!
Hi, Regina. It should work for about a week after thawed. 🙂 It’s a very freezable thing. Should be just as effective. I wouldn’t store it in the freezer for too long though, maybe 3 months. 🙂
You sure can. 🙂 Try to remove any clumps or grainiess that it might produce (by physically removing it or squishing it) to prevent the wee one from choking on it.
Hi, Mia. 🙂 You could get cardamom through Mountain Rose Herbs or Amazon if you can’t find it locally (I have to order it online because we live in the country and there are zero sources). Otherwise, I’d just leave it out. 🙂
Great recipe ive pasted on this page to my daughter which recently had a baby girl, this will help her. Some babies like the swings or bouncers to help relieve colic. My uncle swears that a ride in his car or placing my bassinet near the running washing machine helped when I was a baby–a long time ago
Hi! Is this gripe water super mild? I made it and I didn’t use any sugar of sorts cause I tasted it and it’s super mild. The store gripe water is so pungent to me for a infant. I didn’t use cinnamon and I used Britta water that I boiled. Is that ok? Thanks !
Could you clarify- is it 2 tsp of whole dried fennel seed, THEN crush it, or is it 2tsp of already crushed fennel? [Same q with the other herbs written like this…]
Thank you for this recipe. All brands of Gripe Water has been recalled months ago. Only 1 drugstore in our city has a brand, but wants $30 for it. Was so excited to find a recipe.
When you say to rub the baby’s belly clockwise – just to be sure, does that mean looking at them, as if the clock were on their belly? Or like if they were looking at a clock? Sorry dumb question I know, I just want to be sure I’m going in the right direction!
Hi, thanks a lot, my daughter has been battling gas since newborn….she’s now 9months.
Was wondering if I can use date syrup or molasses as sweenter since she cant use honey yet.
I was told any sweetener would serve the purpose . I bought Sugar in the Raw liquid and it worked just fine. My grandson is now 2 and any time he has what my daughter calls a” meltdown “ she gives him a teaspoon of his “ medicine “ and he usually calms right down. Whatever works. , I guess.
This is really awesome post. I like this topic and also I like the way you have written this post. This site has lots of advantage. I found so many interesting things from this site. It helps me in many ways. Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing post.
Hi, my new born niece has got a colic problem but she uses dry milk instead of her mum breastfeeding so is this remedies good for new born baby too she is 1 month old and continuously crying even when she isn’t hungry, can you help me please !!! Thanks
Love this recipe! Thanks for sharing. I’ve made it several times but keep forgetting to wait to add the cinnamon and cloves at the end. What is the difference, please?
This sounds so good even for older kids and adults with “nervous stomach.” (*note: “nervous stomach” is an old wives’ [that would be me] diagnosis and not a medical one)
Some babies like the swings or bouncers to help relieve colic. My uncle swears that a ride in his car or placing my bassinet near the running washing machine helped when I was a baby–a long time ago 🙂
what would the adult dose be?
Your uncle is a wise man and must of been a good dad and or babysitter..
Thank you so much for this post! I ended up adding some dill weed (which actually did not make it taste horrible, contrary to how it sounds), after reading a few other Gripe Water recipes that called for it. I sweetened it with pure cane sugar. It has been working so well for my little guy!
I do have a question though, and would love your input: if I freeze some, will it last a week when thawed or shorter?
Thanks again!
Hi, Regina. It should work for about a week after thawed. 🙂 It’s a very freezable thing. Should be just as effective. I wouldn’t store it in the freezer for too long though, maybe 3 months. 🙂
How much dill weed did you use?
You’d probably want to use between 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed. 🙂
Could I use ground cardamom in this recipe?
You sure can. 🙂 Try to remove any clumps or grainiess that it might produce (by physically removing it or squishing it) to prevent the wee one from choking on it.
Just wanted to say thanks so much for your timely response. Very much appreciated
No problem. 🙂 You’re welcome!
Hi TJ,
Thank you for sharing this. Is it 2 cups of water that I need to use for the recipe? Just wanted to clarify.
Thank you,
Mb
Hi, Mb. Yes, 2 cup purified water. 🙂
Thank you, this recipe is great, very effective. So glad I found it.
Good to hear. 🙂
Hi TJ,
My grandmother swore by these “serums”. I couldn’t find cardamom. What can I replace it with?
Hi, Mia. 🙂 You could get cardamom through Mountain Rose Herbs or Amazon if you can’t find it locally (I have to order it online because we live in the country and there are zero sources). Otherwise, I’d just leave it out. 🙂
Can I use cardamon essential oil instead? It’s DoTerra brand so I trust it complelty…
Honestly, I would not use essential oils in something that a baby takes orally. It’s too strong.
OK thank-you! Ya i guess that’s true, I don’t know why I asked actually. I don’t give her any orally for that reason…
Does this have to be refrigerated
this is it. I have been giving her store brought gripe water, but the other ingredients are just not what i care for.
thank you so much for this.
question: you did mention:1/4 ground cinnamon
is that 1tsp or 1/4″ ground cinnamon.
thanks again.
Thanks for pointing that out! It’s 1/4 tsp. 🙂
Thank you. I did use honey, as my daughter is 15 month old. I can still freeze it?
Also i used tge fresh dill herb. I beleive that shuld be fine?
Yep, should freeze just fine. And dill is good too. 🙂
Can Chamomile powder be used?
I suppose it could. I’d use less since it would be staying in the liquid.
Great recipe ive pasted on this page to my daughter which recently had a baby girl, this will help her. Some babies like the swings or bouncers to help relieve colic. My uncle swears that a ride in his car or placing my bassinet near the running washing machine helped when I was a baby–a long time ago
Worked wonders for my baby! Thanks a ton!
Hi! Is this gripe water super mild? I made it and I didn’t use any sugar of sorts cause I tasted it and it’s super mild. The store gripe water is so pungent to me for a infant. I didn’t use cinnamon and I used Britta water that I boiled. Is that ok? Thanks !
Hi there, I tried this last night, but didn’t seem to help. Does this usually take time after several doses? Thank you.
What can I do if I don’t have a reusable tea bag?
I made this and just put everything in a French press to keep it without clumps/ grit. Here’s hoping it will help my little one. Thanks for sharing.
I would like to use raw cloves and cinnamon, instead of using the powder.
How many cloves ?and how big piece of cinnamon length & width?
Thanks
Could you clarify- is it 2 tsp of whole dried fennel seed, THEN crush it, or is it 2tsp of already crushed fennel? [Same q with the other herbs written like this…]
Thank you for this recipe. All brands of Gripe Water has been recalled months ago. Only 1 drugstore in our city has a brand, but wants $30 for it. Was so excited to find a recipe.
When you say to rub the baby’s belly clockwise – just to be sure, does that mean looking at them, as if the clock were on their belly? Or like if they were looking at a clock? Sorry dumb question I know, I just want to be sure I’m going in the right direction!
Hi, thanks a lot, my daughter has been battling gas since newborn….she’s now 9months.
Was wondering if I can use date syrup or molasses as sweenter since she cant use honey yet.
Thanks
I was told any sweetener would serve the purpose . I bought Sugar in the Raw liquid and it worked just fine. My grandson is now 2 and any time he has what my daughter calls a” meltdown “ she gives him a teaspoon of his “ medicine “ and he usually calms right down. Whatever works. , I guess.
Life saver recipe for my grandson. When you say fennel do you mean fennel seed?
This is really awesome post. I like this topic and also I like the way you have written this post. This site has lots of advantage. I found so many interesting things from this site. It helps me in many ways. Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing post.
Hi, my new born niece has got a colic problem but she uses dry milk instead of her mum breastfeeding so is this remedies good for new born baby too she is 1 month old and continuously crying even when she isn’t hungry, can you help me please !!! Thanks
Would boiling the mixture make it too strong? I accidentally boiled it for about 8 minutes not realizing it was supposed to be steeped like tea.
Love this recipe! Thanks for sharing. I’ve made it several times but keep forgetting to wait to add the cinnamon and cloves at the end. What is the difference, please?