For the first few months of life, the baby consumes only one product: breast milk or artificial milk formula. Then new drinks and foods are gradually introduced into the child's diet. It is important to remember that not everything that adults eat is beneficial for the child's body. For example, regular tea can harm him. Therefore, caring parents are interested in the question of what kind of tea can be given to children.
Can I give my child regular tea?
Tea contains not only substances useful for the child (magnesium, potassium, calcium), but also harmful ones. The latter includes, first of all, caffeine. Its content in tea is no less than in coffee. Such a substance can disrupt the child's sleep pattern. This is due to the fact that caffeine has a stimulating effect on the nervous system, which is completely undesirable for young children. Keep in mind that green tea contains even more caffeine than black tea.
Therefore, with the use of green or black tea, you should wait up to 3 years. A child older than this age can drink a weakly brewed drink (using a small amount of tea leaves) and with the addition of milk. Instead of milk, it is allowed to add lemon, lemon balm or mint leaf to tea, but it is advisable to abstain from sugar. It is better to sweeten the drink with a little honey if the child is not allergic to it. It is also worth remembering not to offer tea to children before bed.
For babies aged 6 months to 3 years old, they can be given baby tea.
What tea can you drink for children under 3 years old
Relatively recently, special teas for children have appeared on the domestic market. They can be given to a child from 6 months old, weakly brewed and in small portions.
This drink has a calming effect on the baby's nervous system, promotes good relaxation and sound sleep. The composition of baby tea contains natural extracts of linden, chamomile, and as a flavoring it uses the extract of lemon grass and lemon balm. This drink does not contain any sugar or preservatives, because their use is contraindicated in babies.
You can also make herbal tea from fennel, mint, lemon balm or chamomile for your child. It has a calming effect, helps with digestive problems, intestinal colic and colds. Tea should not be prepared on your own, so as not to cause an allergic reaction in the child.
In addition, linden tea can be given to young children. It has a calming effect and mild antipyretic effect. This drink is usually liked by babies, as it has a wonderful smell and taste. It is important to remember that linden blossom can only be harvested away from roads and industrial areas.
As you can see, herbal teas for children are good for the child's body. However, you can give them to your baby only after consulting a pediatrician.
