Autumn is a magical season for children. They discover the autumn colors, play in the leaves and observe the changes taking place in nature.
But autumn is also the season when they catch colds and other ailments.
To make the most of the autumn season with your little one, we suggest you stock up on certain essentials that will promote his overall health.
Skin care for your baby in autumn
As eczema and dry skin problems soar during the cold season, keep a gentle, moisturizing ointment on hand to nourish your child's skin.
This cocoa butter balm calms inflammation, pain and itching. Nourishing and moisturizing, cocoa butter provides a protective barrier against the cold. Babies' sensitive skin and skin prone to eczema particularly appreciate cocoa butter's nourishing and soothing properties.
Visit Becquer bobo balm includes calendula flowers (calendula officinalis) and cardiosperm (cardiospermum halicacabum), which give the blend antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. These plants successfully relieve chronic skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis, as well as temporary irritations.
Balm becquer bobo can be used for diaper rash, surface wounds, itching, scabs and bonnets (seborrheic dermatitis). It provides a protective barrier for skin to nourish and heal without the use of creams containing irritants and allergens such as petroleum, parabens and fragrances.
The gentle, soothing ingredients are ideal for babies' skin and the whole family.
Digestive and immune care for your baby in autumn
This thyme glycerate is made with a minimum of ingredients to ensure the safety of the remedy without compromising its efficacy.
Carminative, the thyme found in Colic Glycerate relieves abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal discomforts such as flatulence and bloating. This use is approved and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Thyme also has antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial and antitussive properties. Colic strengthens the immune system and soothes irritated mucous membranes. It acts as an expectorant, clearing the airways in cases of cough, bronchitis or inflammation of the respiratory tract.
Colic is an essential to have on hand this autumn to remedy stomach aches, but also to relieve discomfort caused by colds, flu and other respiratory tract ailments.
Marshmallow syrup
For children aged 3 and over with dry coughs, this marshmallow root syrup is just the thing.
With its emollient and soothing properties, marshmallow root relieves throat irritation and soothes coughs. Its rapid action reduces the pain of dry, persistent coughs, while soothing mucous membrane irritation and reducing congestion. This syrup emollient syrup soothes irritated throats and promotes tissue repair.
Marshmallow's antibacterial properties help the body fight and prevent infections. It is a good complement to Thyme Glycerate Colic.
Teething gel to soothe your baby
Help your baby relieve teething-related pain with this teething gel that calms and soothes baby's entire system.
With its calming, anti-inflammatory and sedative properties, chamomile relieves the discomfort in the mouth associated with teething, while relaxing the child. Recognized by the German Commission E and the World Health Organization, chamomile is a safe remedy for mucous membrane inflammation. This teething gel relaxes the nervous system, calms inflammation, improves sleep quality and soothes the digestive system, which is often irritated during teething periods.
In this way teething gel relieves the overall symptoms of teething, including gum inflammation, irritability, restlessness and diarrhea.
To address the pain of teething, massage 5 ml of teething gel into baby's gums several times a day. Let your baby swallow the gel for a calming, relaxing effect.
The Léo et Lili range
Made in Quebec and overseen by certified herbalists, the Léo et Lili product range is GMO-free, pesticide-free and completely vegan. Specially designed for the sensitive bodies of young children, Léo et Lili products are carefully manufactured to support the health of the little ones. Particular attention is paid to the quality and purity of ingredients, so that children benefit from gentle yet effective support.
For further information on the children's range from Léo et Lili children's range or to discover their Otic ear cleanervisit our website or visit us in store.
Good health to you and your children,
About the author
Naturopaths of La Boite à Grains
Team of licensed and certified naturopaths (ND) in Gatineau, Outaouais.
Original article written by Véronique Cousineau, Naturopath
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