Already at the age of six months, and sometimes even earlier, the child begins to be interested in what adults eat when looking at the dining table. Then he starts asking for the same. For example, pulling your hands to a tea cup when you finish your meal. The question arises: when can a child be given tea that adults drink, and is it possible to start early if he so desires?
Pediatricians believe that ordinary "adult" tea is not suitable for children under one year old. But modern parents have a rich selection of herbal ingredients from which you can brew a tasty and healthy drink. In stores on the shelves, there are also a number of special herbal teas for children. Consider when to start introducing tea into the diet, how and from what it should be brewed.
Regular tea: pros and cons
When deciding how to diversify your child's diet, you probably listened to the recommendations of relatives, friends, or read materials on this topic. And we noticed that opinions on this matter differ.
There are some facts that raise concerns about the health of the child.
- Tannins- tannins - are contraindicated for babies, as they destroy iron in the body and lower hemoglobin, have an irritating effect on the gastric mucosa. In addition, they reduce appetite.
- Oxalic acid destroys fragile tooth enamel.
- The caffeine in tea is bad for the developing cardiovascular system.
The consequences of uncontrolled use - allergies, hyperactivity, nightmares, poor memory and inability to concentrate - will not appear immediately, but in the future, because "incomprehensible" to child's body substances accumulate gradually.
But still there are conditions under which you can give ordinary tea to children - of course, if they are healthy children.
But there are tasty and very useful alternatives ordinary home brew.
Special teas for children
There are special herbal preparations, which not only have a pleasant aroma and taste, but also have a beneficial effect on health. They strengthen the heart and blood vessels, bones and teeth, contain vitamin C and B vitamins. Such compounds are sold in specialized stores or pharmacies. In addition to plant components, they may contain fruit and berry extracts. And, of course, you can cook homemade decoction.
For a newborn baby
There is no urgent need for tea in infants. And yet there are special drinks for them. The doctor may recommend them already in the first week of life, especially in order to improve the functioning of the stomach, eliminate intestinal colic, bloating.
In such compositions there are no GMOs, flavors, preservatives and dyes. They are sugar and gluten free. You can try, for example, Hipp tea for newborns. It is easy to prepare by mixing a teaspoon of the mixture with 100 ml of warm boiled water. It is better to give the baby a fresh infusion every time, without leaving the unfinished for later. Use the dry composition within 2-3 months, store it in a dark place at room temperature.
The age at which tea can be given to a child is a controversial topic. During the neonatal period (the first 28 days), he does not need anything other than breast milk. Then water is added, and another additional drink - only with the introduction of complementary foods.
Of course, tea for newborns is not necessary to buy, it is not difficult to prepare it yourself. Mix dry crushed ingredients: 100 g chamomile, 150 g fennel herb, 50 g currant leaves. Pour a teaspoon of this collection with a glass of boiling water and leave for an hour in a thermos. This infusion is useful in flatulence, relieves pain during intestinal colic. You can give it in a teaspoon and no more than 6 times a day.
For children up to a year
Here are some more opinions from baby nutrition experts about when to give your baby a new drink.
Sometimes children develop allergies to seemingly harmless foods. Therefore, babies, especially those under the age of one year, need to consult a pediatrician.
Soothing children's teas: buy at the pharmacy
When a child is overexcited, naughty, sleeps poorly - this is a real problem not only for himself, but for the whole family. Neither long walks in the air nor regular meals help. The doctor will determine what exactly is causing the baby's nervousness. Often, instead of medications, it is enough to use soothing tea for children.
You can purchase a special collection that has a sedative effect. It does not contain any chemicals or, in fact, tea leaves - only useful medicinal herbs. They will help the child to relax, he will behave calmly and sleep soundly.
In pharmacies you will find children's soothing tea, which includes:
valerian;
- dog-rose fruit;
- licorice;
- birch leaves;
- lavender;
- motherwort;
- mint.
Among manufacturers of children's drinks, German HiPP is popular. This tea is harmless, it can be used from the second month of a baby's life. In its composition:
- Melissa;
- chamomile;
- Linden blossom;
- dextrose (aka glucose, or grape sugar).
Drink the child in the evening for better sleep, use the drink as a mild antipyretic. 100 ml is allowed per day. If the doctor advises, offer the baby a drink from the first days of life.
Teas are sold in bags, each of which is placed in an individual package. One serving with granules is designed to dissolve in 100 ml of boiled water (no need to add sugar).
Tea for calmness: we prepare it ourselves
Wonderful soothing decoctions can be obtained at home. We will look at several ways to brew from natural ingredients.
Rosehip
Rosehip tea is rich in vitamin C and calcium, so it is necessary during teething. It improves immunity, promotes hematopoiesis. You can drink it 2-3 times a day, before meals.
How to brew:
- chop the wild rose;
- pour two tablespoons of berries into a jar and pour 2 cups of water;
- Warm the container in a water bath for 15 minutes (by placing it in a pot of boiling water);
- cool for an hour at room temperature;
- strain through cheesecloth, folded in two layers.
After preparation, it is permissible to store rosehip drink for two to three days in a dark, cool place.
from chamomile
Chamomile tea relaxes, keeps the baby in a good mood, helps with digestive problems and colds. Give your child 1 teaspoon before meals.
How to brew:
- pour one teaspoon of chopped chamomile with a glass of water;
- wait 15-20 minutes;
- strain through cheesecloth.
From mint
Peppermint tea has not only a calming, but also a mild laxative and diuretic effect, helps with bloating. It is recommended to give this drink to a baby from the age of three.
How to brew:
- pour a pinch of crushed mint leaves with a glass of hot water;
- wait 5-10 minutes;
- strain;
- dilute with water so that the infusion is not too strong.
Soothing tea for children, like any other, depending on the ingredients, has its own nuances. It is better to drink a child little by little, observing his well-being. The pediatrician will help to objectively assess the health of the baby and determine whether it is possible to offer him a certain type of tea.
IN summer heat These questions are especially relevant for parents.
Everyone knows that water is necessary for the life of all organs and systems. human body. Its lack primarily affects the processes of digestion and assimilation of food, hematopoiesis - the formation of new blood cells. In addition, without water, heat transfer processes in the body cannot occur. The fluid requirement of a baby depends on age, type of diet (breastfeeding, artificial milk formula, complementary foods), ambient temperature, physical activity and individual features metabolism.
The total amount of fluid that a child of the first year of life should receive is 100-150 ml / kg of body weight per day. Up to 6 months it is 80-130 ml / kg per day, after 6 months - 130-150 ml / kg,
from 1-3 years - 100 ml / kg, after 3 years - 80 ml / kg per day.
When to start?
The fact is that breast milk is both food and drink for the baby. The "front" milk that is released at the beginning of feeding is more liquid and consists of 87% water. It fully satisfies the baby's need for liquid. Drinking a child who is on breastfeeding, earlier than 6 months may lead to a decrease in breast milk intake. This is due to the fact that if the baby receives water instead of milk, he has a false sense of fullness, he sucks out less milk, which leads to malnutrition and weight loss crumbs.
If the baby sucks little and reluctantly after drinking water, this, in turn, can lead to a decrease in the mother's milk production. Therefore, a breastfed baby should be supplemented with water only with the start of the introduction of complementary foods.
For children who are formula-fed or mixed-fed, the need for additional water intake arises from the moment formula is introduced into the diet. Formula milk is a difficult product to digest, and without supplementation, the baby may develop problems with the gastrointestinal tract, such as constipation.
How to drink a child?
However, there are times when a baby needs extra fluid, regardless of whether he is receiving formula milk or breast milk. These are conditions in which there is a pathological loss of fluid: fever (increase in body temperature above 38 ° C), vomiting, frequent loose stools, hot and dry weather (above 25 ° C). To avoid dehydration, children need to drink more often than usual in the heat; Breastfed babies can breastfeed more often.
Drinking can be given to the child in between feedings. It is not necessary to offer the baby some water before feeding, so as not to cause a false feeling of satiety. It is better to drink the crumbs from a spoon, and when he grows up a little, you can teach him to drink from a drinking bowl or a non-spill cup. Such a cup has a special valve on the back of the lid that does not allow the liquid to spill, even if it is overturned or tilted to the side.
When the baby drinks from a spoon, the liquid goes directly into his mouth, and you just need to swallow it. Drinking from a cup uses the same principle. Babies who are used to drinking from a bottle (drinking requires several sucking movements) often find it difficult to transition to drinking from a cup.
Choosing drinks
Water
At first, the best drink for a child is water. It must be clean and of good quality. This is necessary because the children's body is more susceptible to harmful substances and microorganisms, because in young children the immune system is not yet fully formed.
It is best to give your baby special baby bottled water. Firstly, during its production, all hygienic requirements are observed, and it is safe for the child. Secondly, it has a low level of mineralization, which is important for the normal functioning of the kidneys. On a bottle of water, it must be written that it is “for children”. Water must meet the basic quality characteristics: be transparent, odorless, have a neutral taste.
To drink a child, you can also use ordinary boiled water, cooled to room temperature. Only in this case it is necessary that the tap water be pre-filtered. Filters clean tap water from harmful impurities - chlorine, iron, salts of heavy metals, as well as from some bacteria and viruses.
Teas
In addition to water, various children's teas are used to drink children. It is important to remember that children's tea is not at all the tea that adults drink. Ordinary black tea should not be given to children under 1.5–2 years old. This is due to the fact that it contains tannin, a substance that has an exciting effect on the central nervous system. As a result, the child develops sleep disturbances, tearfulness, increased excitability. In addition, tannin affects the functioning of the heart, causing an increase in the number of heartbeats.
Children's tea has many useful properties. For example, it strengthens the walls and enhances vascular tone; contains fluoride, which helps to avoid the development of caries and strengthens bones and teeth; contains many vitamins of group B, necessary for the full development of the crumbs. Lightly brewed black tea can be given to children from 1.5–2 years old, after diluting it with milk.
For babies, there are special children's teas that may contain herbal extracts (chamomile, dill, fennel, lemon balm, mint, anise) or fruit and berry supplements - lemon, berries, raspberries, etc. Herbal teas have a certain preventive and therapeutic effect. So, for example, tea with mint or lemon balm has a calming effect, and it can be offered to a child with increased neuro-reflex excitability, a violation of the process of falling asleep and sleeping. To stimulate the immune system, rosehip extract, anise and vitamin C are added to children's tea. Before buying and drinking children's herbal tea, it is recommended to consult a pediatrician.
Most baby teas can be started on a formula-fed baby as early as 4-5 months of age; up to this age, babies are supplemented only with water. Children receiving breast milk, teas are not recommended to enter earlier than 6 months. The age at which tea can be used should be indicated on the package. The exception is chamomile and fennel tea, which can be given from the first month of life. It is used in children with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, as it eliminates flatulence (excessive gas formation), relieves intestinal spasms and stimulates digestion.
The amount of tea drunk for a baby should not exceed 100 ml per day. Almost all children's teas industrial production contain a significant amount of carbohydrates: sucrose, glucose, fructose, maltose. Excessive consumption of tea as a drink can cause the development of caries, flatulence.
When preparing teas, you must follow the instructions on the package, do not give the tea hot (it should be at room temperature) and do not add sugar.
Juices
Children are very fond of these drinks, but you should not rush to give your baby juice. The fact is that juices are an allergenic product and can cause diathesis in infants, as well as irritate the immature mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract, which can cause bloating, rumbling, abdominal pain, and unstable stools. Pediatricians and the World Health Organization recommend introducing juices into a baby's diet no earlier than 8 months.
First, clarified juices (without pulp) are introduced into the child's diet, and at 10-11 months you can try to give the baby juices with pulp. The later introduction of juices with pulp is due to the fact that they contain vegetable fibers(fiber), which stimulate the activity of the intestines, and the child may develop stool disorders.
At first, it is better for a baby to give one-component juices made from one type of fruit. This is necessary so that if an allergic reaction occurs, it can be determined which component the child's body reacted negatively to and eliminate the allergen.
The first thing you can offer your baby is green apple juice. It is the least allergenic and contains a large number of iron needed by the baby. Then pear, peach, apricot and plum juices are introduced. Do not offer juice to children exotic fruits(mango, papaya, grapefruit), orange and strawberry: they often cause allergies, so it is recommended to give them after the age of 1-1.5 years. With an introduction grape juice also do not rush: grapes contain an increased amount of sugar and can cause fermentation processes in the intestines of the crumbs, which will cause him anxiety.
You need to start giving juice to a child with 5 drops, gradually increasing the volume per week to 20-30 ml per day (2nd day - ½ teaspoon, 3rd day - 1 teaspoon, by the 7th day - 6 teaspoons (30 ml ) By the end of the first year of life, the volume of juice that the baby drinks should be 100-120 ml per day.
The child can be given fresh juices, prepared with a juicer, or commercially produced juices recommended for baby food. The package usually indicates the age at which children can use this product.
Freshly squeezed juices can irritate the baby's intestinal mucosa due to high content they contain organic acids. This is manifested by increased gas formation, bloating, intestinal colic. Therefore, it is recommended to dilute such juices with chilled boiled or bottled water in a ratio of 1:1 (up to 2–3 years of age), and children over 3 years old can be offered juices that are not diluted with water. Juices of industrial production at the beginning of the introduction are also recommended to be diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1 for better adaptation of the child's gastrointestinal tract to this product. You can stop diluting the juice when the child begins to receive the amount of this drink that corresponds to the age norm.
compotes
After 1 year, the child can be offered compotes from fresh berries and dried fruits. They are prepared without added sugar. The same rule applies here as with the introduction of juices: you need to start with a monocomponent drink and give it in small portions (starting with 10 ml per day). First, compote for a baby is better to cook from hypoallergenic fruits - apples, pears, plums. After a while, you can add berries - cherries, sweet cherries. Compote is given to the child chilled to room temperature.
Morse
This drink, made from the juice of berries or fruits, contains various vitamins (although some of them are destroyed during cooking), quenches thirst well, increases body tone, and appetite. Morse is prepared from different berries: cranberries, lingonberries, blackberries, blueberries, currants, raspberries. It can be offered to the baby in the third year of life. For the first acquaintance of young children with this drink, it is better to prepare fruit drink from one variety of berries. Fruit drinks of industrial production are mainly allowed for children over 3-4 years old. They are often a mixture of juices of several types of berries and water, so you can offer such a drink to a baby if he is not allergic to the components that make up its composition.
Morse can be cooked at home on your own. To do this, the berries must be sorted out, washed and squeezed out of them with the juice using a fine sieve or gauze. The remaining pomace must be poured hot water, add a little sugar and boil for 10-12 minutes after boiling, then strain. Strained broth should be mixed with previously obtained juice. Morse is usually drunk chilled.
Kissel
Homemade jelly from fresh or frozen berries and fruits can be given to a baby after 1 year. Kissel of industrial production (in packs) contains a large amount of dyes and sweeteners, so it can be given to a child no earlier than 3 years. In order to cook jelly yourself, you will need fresh or frozen berries and potato starch. The berries must be sorted out, washed with hot water, mashed and squeezed out the juice through a fine sieve or gauze. The pomace should be poured with hot water and boiled for 5 minutes, then strained. It is necessary to pour into the strained broth previously diluted in chilled boiled water potato starch and, stirring, let it boil again, then add the previously squeezed juice. For 1 cup of berries take 2 tablespoons of potato starch.
Mineral water
It is divided into two categories - dining and medical. Healing mineral water contains many different salts and is intended for the treatment of certain diseases. Such water should not be drunk without a doctor's prescription. Table mineral water is poorly mineralized and has no therapeutic effect. The main important elements in mineral water are calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron. Dining room mineral water can be offered to children after 1 year. To remove gas bubbles from the mineral water, it is enough to pour the required volume of water into the cup and let it stand for 20-30 minutes; you can stir the water in a glass with a spoon - and everything will happen faster.
soda
Sweet carbonated drinks are not recommended for children under 3 years of age. There are a lot of preservatives, flavorings and dyes in "soda" that can cause allergies in a child. Such drinks also contain a lot of sugar or its substitutes, which contribute to the development of cavities. Finally, carbon dioxide, which is contained in sparkling water, causes belching and bloating.
Cocoa
From hot drinks, a child over 2-3 years old can be given cocoa no more than 3 times a week. It is best to offer your baby cocoa with milk for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Cocoa powder is rich in protein, fiber and vitamins. It contains many useful trace elements, such as zinc and iron, folic acid. Cocoa is a very healthy drink for underweight children, as it is high-calorie product. The recommended amount of cocoa for young children is no more than 50 ml per day.
coffee drinks
Another hot drink- coffee. Instant coffee strictly contraindicated in children under 13-14 years of age. Coffee, as you know, contains caffeine, which has a stimulating effect on the nervous system. In a baby, this can lead to overexcitability, capriciousness, neuroses, and sleep disturbances. Children can be given coffee drink which does not contain caffeine. It may include chicory, extracts of rye, barley, oats, rose hips. These products are completely safe for the baby and very rarely cause allergies. In addition, they have useful properties. Chicory increases appetite and regulates metabolism. In addition, the composition of chicory includes various mineral elements and vitamins A, E, B1, B12. Rosehip helps to strengthen the immune system, and extracts of barley and oats improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. A coffee drink diluted with milk can be given to a baby over 2 years old.
When choosing a coffee drink, you need to carefully examine the packaging. Sometimes it may include a small percentage natural coffee. It is better not to offer such drinks to a child.
Drinking mode in the heat
Particular attention should be paid to the drinking regime in hot weather, when the baby sweats a lot and loses a lot of fluid. The supply of fluid in children is consumed faster, since water metabolism is more intense than in adults. Babies still have an imperfect thermoregulation system, so they easily overheat. On hot days, you need to carefully monitor the condition of the crumbs (due to possible dehydration of the body) and water the child more often, even if he does not ask.
The main symptoms of excessive fluid loss (dehydration) of the body are:
lethargy;
drowsiness;
weakness;
dry mucous membranes;
decrease in the number of urination (less than 6 times a day).
To prevent dehydration, breastfed babies should simply breastfeed more often. It is advisable for "artificial" children to offer cool drinks every 15-20 minutes. As a drink, ordinary drinking water at room temperature, non-carbonated mineral water, unsweetened children's tea are suitable.
Older children can be offered non-carbonated mineral water, diluted juice, unsweetened compote, children's kefir as a drink. Drinking should not be sweet, as sweet drinks do not quench thirst well and the baby will soon want to drink again. It is also important to remember that on hot days it is not recommended to drink cold drinks, because due to the sharp temperature difference, you can catch a cold.
Drinks should be at room temperature or slightly chilled.
It is very important to observe the drinking regimen for the child, since water and various drinks are an important part of his daily diet. Improper drinking regimen can lead to a violation of the water and electrolyte balance, constipation, disruption of the gastrointestinal tract in a baby.
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 a 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. It must be borne in mind that green tea contains caffeine even in more, than in .
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, a leaf of lemon balm or mint to tea, but it is advisable to refrain from sugar. Better sweeten your drink a small amount honey, if the child is not allergic to it. It is also worth remembering that children should not be offered tea before bedtime.
As for babies aged 6 months to 3 years, they can be given baby tea.
What kind of tea can children drink under 3 years old
Relatively recently, special teas for children appeared on the domestic market. They can be given to a child from 6 months, weakly brewed and in small portions.
Such a drink has a calming effect on the nervous system of the baby, promotes good relaxation and sound sleep. The composition of children's tea includes natural extracts of linden, chamomile, and as a flavor it uses an extract of lemon grass and lemon balm. This drink does not contain any sugar or preservatives, because their use is contraindicated for babies.
You can also prepare a child Herb tea from fennel, mint, lemon balm or chamomile. It has a calming effect, helps with digestive problems, intestinal and colds. Tea should not be prepared on its own, not strong, so as not to cause an allergic reaction in the child.
In addition, young children can be given linden tea. It has a calming effect and a slight antipyretic effect. This drink is usually liked by kids, as it has a wonderful smell and taste. It is important to remember that you can collect lime blossom only away from roads and industrial areas.
As you can see, children herbal teas useful for the child's body. However, you can give them to your baby only after consulting a pediatrician.
The taste of tea is familiar to everyone, this traditional drink It is customary to drink in every family of our country. Both black and green tea are considered an adult drink, but not every parent can resist the temptation to drink a child. Indeed, at what age small children are allowed to give tea, not everyone knows. You can ask a pediatrician or consult with experienced parents so as not to harm the baby's body, because tea has many positive and negative properties that are invisible to an adult and dangerous to a child. This does not apply to special children's tea, which is designed for children under one year old and older. Babies can only be given tea that promotes proper digestion, soothes and normalizes sleep. Traditional adult drinks - only from a certain age, what time - depends on the composition of the tea.
When and how can
Adults most often drink black or green tea, this different types same product, different technological features production. Green has more minerals, vitamin groups, bioflavonoids and caffeine because it does not undergo the fermentation process.
A month old baby does not need tea, unless it is prepared from a pharmacy to improve digestion. Usually up to a year (or more) children receive breastfeeding breast milk so they don't need extra water. In children of the first months of life who are bottle-fed, the need for additional fluid is greater, which must be replenished by plain water or compotes. Some parents give tea diluted with milk or boiled water with caution, starting from 8-10 months, when the baby refuses to drink another drink. Children after 2 years of age can be given Ivan-tea, brewed in the usual way, which is very useful for various ailments. A preliminary consultation with a pediatrician is desirable in every case when parents decide to introduce a new product into the diet of a small child. The exception is special children's recipes for ready-made teas, which can be drunk by the baby as much as it is written in the instructions, and every day up to 10-12 months and over a year.
Why not
Unlike adults, the body of children reacts faster and harder to the intake of a large number of different highly active substances, including from tea. Black and especially green tea, even in small doses, can have undesirable effects on a young child, especially under the age of one. Therefore, WHO does not recommend giving this drink to children under 2 to 3 years of age. This is due to the following properties of tea:
- The presence of astringents and tannins (tannins), which are able to bind iron from food and prevent its absorption in the digestive tract, as a result, you can get anemia in children under one year old.
- The presence of alkaloid compounds such as caffeine. Unlike coffee, it is called theine in tea because it is associated with tannins. It has a longer and milder effect, can cause excitation of the nervous system, increased heart rate, an increase in all metabolic processes, and increased peristalsis. It will be harder for the baby to bear it. In addition, caffeine in children destroys vitamin D, which contributes to the appearance of rickets. The remaining alkaloids cause vasodilation and a diuretic effect, so adult tea can only be given to children over 10 years old.
- Purine bases are the founders of salts uric acid, which is deposited in the kidneys, especially in children of the first year. Increased content these bases can cause repeated vomiting, irritability, skin rashes, uric acid diathesis.
- The binding of calcium by oxalic acid, which is rich in black and green tea - this happens when the drink is given after a meal to children under one year old, who eat mainly milk. In addition, the tea stains the delicate enamel of the teeth of children who erupt after 6-10 months.
In order for tea to be beneficial, it should be given to children in several ways. simple tips. There are only 10 of them:
- children aged 2 to 10 are given only black loose leaf tea but not in sachets;
- you need to brew half the dose of an adult, do not insist for a long time so that the concentration does not increase, the drink should be introduced into the diet gradually;
- preschoolers and younger students are not recommended to give tea more often 3 or 4 times a week, how much depends on age (the younger the child, the less often);
- tea for a child should not be too hot to avoid burns and destructive effects on tooth enamel;
- do not drink the baby before bedtime due to excessive excitement from the drink;
- do not give hot drinks when the baby has a high temperature;
- only fresh tea leaves can be used, re-brewing is not allowed;
- for younger children, it is better to dilute tea with milk, how much depends on the year of life, for children under 3 years old - in half with milk, over 3 years old - in an arbitrary amount;
- it is not recommended to add sugar, you can honey, but in the absence of allergies (for a cold, honey with milk in tea plays the role of an antipyretic, expectorant and anti-inflammatory agent);
- you can add pieces of fruit (apple, lemon, raspberry, currant) or mint leaves, lemon balm.
Special children's drinks in the form of fruit or herbal teas, adult varieties of tea should be introduced into the diet gradually, following the doctor's recommendations.
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Thus everything beneficial features This wonderful drink has a positive effect only on an adult body, so it is not recommended to give it to a child under 1 year old. At this age, babies need easily digestible foods that are saturated with useful trace elements and vitamins.
Black or green tea, which one do you prefer?
Black and green are the same delicious drink, which differ only in technology. Black teas are fermented, but green teas are not. Thus, it is green that is considered the most fortified and healthy drink. Green tea rich in antioxidants and has a higher concentration of caffeine.
Tea is introduced gradually. It is advisable to give it in the morning, as this drink tones the body, which means that the child may not fall asleep at the appointed time.
It should be remembered that honey contains allergens, so you should consult with a leading pediatrician before taking it.
Is it possible to give hibiscus tea to a child?
It is hibiscus tea that is considered the safest for babies. It can be administered to a child after the 1st year of life. Despite the fact that after brewing this drink acquires a bright and rich color, it can be consumed by all kids. In addition to the charming taste with a slight sourness, this drink perfectly strengthens and stimulates immune system.
It does not strongly tone up, but is rich in a number of vitamins and citric acid. Hibiscus is administered in the same way as classic black tea, that is, in the morning, slightly concentrated.
It should be noted that strong teas are not recommended for children of any age. All drinks should be diluted with boiled water, and only in this form will it be healthy and tasty.
Linden tea for a child
Of course, linden is the most popular plant for combating colds. However, it contains a large amount useful substances, which greatly affect the functioning of the body. For this reason, it is not recommended to give it to children under 6 years of age.
In addition, such a drink should not be consumed daily. It is best to drink this tea in winter period time for preventive purposes, or only during illness.
Constant use linden tea can lead to allergic reactions, so you should consult a specialist. Which will indicate the correct dosage and time of administration.
Is black tea with milk good or bad?
It is tea with milk that is considered one of the healthy drinks in the baby's diet. The combination of milk and leaf tea does not irritate the walls of the gastrointestinal tract and retain all the beneficial substances. Such a drink can be given after the 1st year.
However, this drink has its drawbacks:
- Contraindicated in children with lactase intolerance;
- With allergic reactions to any dairy products.
This tea should be brewed as follows:
- We take 1-2 grams of leaf tea and brew it in 200 ml. water. After that, milk should be boiled in a clean container. We dilute tea with milk in a ratio of 1: 1, for older babies, the ratio can be changed.
Features of mint tea
Mint is natural depressant. Of course what could be healthier than a drink with the addition of this unique plant. However, everyone should be warned. Modern medicine has not yet fully figured out all the features of mint and its effect on a small organism. It can cause severe allergic reactions.
In addition, the use of mint is contraindicated:
- Children with chronic diseases urinary system.
- Diseases of the kidneys and nervous system.
- prone to allergic reactions.
Before entering mint drink you should contact your local doctor who knows the history of the development of the child and will be able to prescribe the correct dosage or stop using this plant.
Tea with fruits
Fruit tea is a fortified drink that can be introduced into the diet of babies from 7 months.
Along with the usual compotes, fruit tea is not brewed, but steamed with boiling water. Thanks to this, the drink remains maximum content nutrients and vitamins.
For fruit tea, you can use the following fruits:
- Green apples;
- Prunes or plums;
- Apricot or dried apricot.
For older children, peach, pear, or berries can be added.
It is worth remembering that new fruits or berries should be introduced gradually and one product at a time in order to correctly assess the reaction of the baby's body to an unfamiliar product. Otherwise, if any reaction occurs, tea from several products should be discontinued.
Ginger tea for children
Ginger is considered very useful root on the ground. It contains more than 400 useful substances, vitamin and fatty acids. Therefore, it is considered a unique remedy for the body:
- Boosts and strengthens the immune system.
- Tones and invigorates the body after diseases.
- Supports normal cholesterol levels.
- Thins the blood.
- Relieves inflammation and fights colds.
This root is truly universal. However, due to the high concentration of various substances, it is not recommended to give it to children under 2 years old.
At an early age, only as prescribed by the attending physician ginger tea can be used as remedy. No more than 1 time per day.
Is it possible to give Kalmyk tea to a child and from what age?
Kalmyk tea is a very fortified and fatty drink. It's true useful product in the diet of every person. It perfectly copes with many problems and diseases in the body:
- Prevents colds and viral diseases;
- Favorably affects the gastrointestinal tract;
- Strengthens the immune system and fights beriberi;
- Normalizes the content of sugar in the body.
However, with all its advantages, a child can drink it only after the age of five. Due to the high fat content, this is a big burden for the child's body. Therefore, such tea should be consumed at an older age, when the body is already adapted to the environment.
In general, tea can be spoken of as an adult drink. It is rich in caffeine, tones and invigorates the body. For young children, it is recommended to protect the nervous system for full development and growth.
Therefore, on the shelves of stores a large assortment of children's teas is offered, which are adapted to a certain age. If the parents decide to introduce tea to the baby, then it is better to use purchased drinks.
They should be selected in accordance with the age of the child and be sure to observe the proportions. In addition, be sure to read the composition of the product to avoid unpleasant consequences. For example, if the tea contains at least one component to which the baby is allergic, then such a drink should not be purchased.
In the early days, it is better to give tea no more than 2-3 tablespoons in the morning. In the future, the baby may be offered 1-2 small cups a day.
