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Chammomilla Teething Remedies Comparison Review

Mindful Mum — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:10:26 +0000

Following the popular article on Homeopathic Teething Remedies Mindful Mum reviews the 4 common Chammomilla brands below.

Homeopathic Pharmacist
Nelson’s Teetha
Ashton & Parson’s Infants Powders
Weleda

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Local Homeopathic Remedy

It’s worth checking if homeopathic remedies are available on prescription in your area. Many pharmacists such as Boots will also stock pre-made homeopathic remedies that you can buy over the counter. Your local homeopathic pharmacist or practitioner is a healthcare professional who will have a postgraduate training in homeopathy and be regulated by their relevant professional body.

You can find a local practitioner on the British Homeopathic Association website search facility. You can also register with a GP who is a qualified homeopathic practitioner or be referred to one of the four homeopathic hospitals in the UK.

Cost: Approximately £4.20 for vial (small bottle) of 7g granules
Strength: Chammomilla 30c (stronger than commercial brands)
Ingredients: Typically Chammomilla and sucrose (check with your homeopath or pharmacist at purchase.)
Ease of Administration: Typically dispensed in a small vial of 7 grams. Tip approximately 10–20 granules into the cap and then into baby’s mouth. No fiddling with tricky sachets. Easier to give to baby when out and about.
Available: Available 0n prescription from your GP. You local homeopathic pharmacist and also at your local pharmacist such as Boots, who also supply local homeopath remedies. Consulting a homeopath directly allows you to ask questions and procure the correct dosage for your baby’s individual needs.

Nelson’s Teetha

Nelsons is the UK’s largest manufacturer of natural healthcare products. They are a family business and have been providing natural medicines to the general public since 1860. You may be aware of their Rescue™ Remedy and Bach™ Original Flower Remedies.

Cost: £4.80 for 24 sachets
Strength: Contains a 6c homeopathic potency of natural Chamomilla.
Ingredients: Chamomilla and lactose. Also contains xylitol and starch.
Ease of Administration: Sachets allow you to pour the powder into baby’s mouth, but it is difficult to assess half dosage recommended for babies under six months of age.
Available: Holland and Barrett, Boots, Lloyds pharmacies and independent healthfood and pharmacy stores

Ashton & Parsons Infants’ Powders

Ashton & Parsons teething powders are owned by the international consumer product company SSL International. SSL are a large global corporation with well know brand names such as Durex and Scholl. Ashton & Parson’s sits within their UK Over the Counter (OTC) brand portfolio which also includes children’s Medised paracetamol based analgesic and Woodward’s gripe water.

Cost: £2.53 for 20 wrappers (13p per wrapper)
Strength: Tincture of matricaria 0.002 ml
Ingredients: Tincture of matricaria 0.002 ml (an alcoholic decoction of Matricaria Chamomilla, a carminative related to chamomile) and lactose.
Ease of Administration: The thin paper wrappers can be a bit ‘tricky’. Its easier to put onto a spoon first.
Available: Most pharmacies and some selected grocery / supermarkets.

Weleda

Cost: £6.50 for bottle of 15g granules
Strength: 3X homeopathic potency of Matricaria chamomilla radix, 1ml (equivalent to 0.001g Chamomilla root in 100g)
Ingredients: The base granule is made from sucrose and won’t cause problems for lactose-intolerant infants. Suitable for vegans.
Ease of Administration: Granules can be crushed and dissolved in boiled and cooled water for very small children.
Available: Online and health stores.

Notes on Using Homeopathic Remedies:

Always read the instructions on the packet and check the use by date.
Keep out of reach of children.
If symptoms persist longer than 5 days seek advice from your GP or homeopathic practitioner.
If your baby overdoses it will cause diarrhoea due to excessive lactose intake. Treatment would be withdrawal of the product and supportive measures such as oral rehydration therapy.
See article on chammomilla teething granules for more information.

References:

Homeopathy for Mother & Baby
British Homeopathic Association
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Fact Sheet, Homeopathy, June 2007
NHS Evidence, Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, Introduction to Homeopathy

California Baby Super Sensitive Bubble Bath — Non Toxic Baby Toiletries

Mindful Mum — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:52:57 +0000

Buy California Baby Super Sensitive Bubble Bath
From £13.00 for 390 ml

The trick to calming my little one before bed is to give him a lovely warm bath. California Baby Super Sensitive Bubble Bath is ideal for sensitive skin and. It is free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate SLS), DEA, synthetic fragrances or synthetic additives. Not only safe for your baby, it comes with a bubble blowing wand to make bath times even more fun.

The hazard score of California Baby products is impressive. The Cosmetic Safety Database, give California Baby’s Super Sensitive Bubble bath a low hazard rate — just 0 (out of a potential 10).

California Baby Product Information

California Baby® Super Sensitive™ Bubble Bath eschews essential oils in favor of pure, unscented bubbles. This bubble bath has been specially created for those who love bubble baths but have very sensitive skin or cannot tolerate any fragrance. No fragrance means allergy sufferers and those following homeopathic regimens can enjoy bubble baths safely. California Baby® bubble baths are free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, DEA, synthetic fragrances or synthetic additives for no tears, non-irritating, biodegradable bubbles. Children (and adults!) love bubble baths –so we make them safe and of course a bubble wand is included for frolicking and extra fun! Highly recommended by leading dermatologists and allergists for their patients with chemical sensitivities and fragrance intolerance.

About California Baby

California Baby is a completely organic, vegetarian skin care line — only two animal byproducts are used: lanolin (sheep’s wool extract) in the diaper rash and beeswax in the sunscreen stick. No harsh chemicals are used in any California Baby products. California Baby’s founder, Jessica Iclisoy, began making soaps and shampoos for her newborn son after she realized there was no other alternative. In 1995, the California Baby line was launched to offer the benefits of Jessica’s formulations to babies around the world.

Avoid Harmful Chemicals with Safe Baby Toiletry Guide

Sophie Giraffe Safest Toy & Teether for Baby

Mindful Mum — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:35:23 +0000

Buy Sophie The Giraffe
Giraffe Teether Toy for Babies from 0 — 12 months
From £9.49 for newborns upwards

Sophie is not just a fun and safe toy, she is a really useful gift to help Mum, Dad and Baby get through the painful teething stage.

After seeing so many of friend’s babies happily chewing on the Sophie’s legs, neck and ears I introduced my six month old son to the delights of the sweet smelling giraffe. Sophie is a great teether. He likes to gnaw on her ears and antlers. She can be squeezed and chewed as she is made from 100% natural rubber (phthalate free) and food paint.

Manufacturer Information:

Specialists in items for babies, Vulli was founded in 1946 in France and over the years has become well-known all over the world in the field of nursery items and toys for babies. Sophie the Giraffe teether is perfect for soothing baby’s sore gums when teething. The scent of Natural Rubber from the HEVEA TREE makes Sophie very special and easy for your child to identify amid all other toys.

Sophie the Giraffe is slender, flexible, and soft, baby can squeeze and chew her in complete safety. Made of 100% Natural Rubber (phthalates Free) and food paint. Lovable and amusing, she makes a happy sound when her body is squeezed: Stimulate baby’s hearing and helps him to understand the link between cause and effect. To clean, simply wipe with a warm damp cloth. Do not immerse the teether in water.

Height: 7 inches or 18 cm. Made in France (French Alps) Sophie is BPA, Phthalates Free.