The Best Fall Care for Babies and Young Children
Autumn is a magical season for children. They discover the fall colors, play in the leaves and observe the changes in nature.
But autumn is also the season when they catch colds and other little ailments.
To make the most of the fall season with your little one, we suggest that you stock up on some essentials that will promote their overall health.
Fall skin care for your baby
With eczema and dry skin issues skyrocketing during the cold season, have a gentle, moisturizing ointment on hand to nourish your child's skin.
This cocoa butter balm calms inflammation, pain and itching of the skin. Nourishing and moisturizing, cocoa butter provides a protective barrier against the cold. The sensitive skin of babies and skin prone to eczema particularly appreciate the nourishing and soothing properties of cocoa butter.
The Becquer bobo balm includes calendula flowers (calendula officinalis) and cardiosperm (cardiospermum halicacabum) which give the mixture antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. These plants successfully relieve chronic skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis as well as temporary irritations.
The balm becquer bobo can be used for diaper rash, surface wounds, itching, scabs and cap (seborrheic dermatitis). It provides a protective barrier for the 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 great for babies' skin and the whole family.
Digestive and immune care for your baby in the fall
This thyme glycerin is made with a minimum of ingredients necessary to ensure the safety of the remedy without compromising its effectiveness.
Carminative, the thyme found in Glycerin Colic 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 by clearing the airways in cases of cough, bronchitis or inflammation of the airways.
Colic is an essential to have on hand this fall to remedy stomach aches, but also to relieve discomfort caused by colds, flu and other respiratory tract ailments.
Marshmallow Syrup
For children 3 years and older who have a dry cough, this marshmallow root syrup is just what you need.
With its emollient and soothing properties, marshmallow root relieves throat irritation and soothes coughs. Its rapid action reduces the pain caused by dry and persistent coughs while calming the irritation of the mucous membranes and reducing congestion. This syrup emollient syrup relieves irritated throat and promotes tissue repair.
With its antibacterial properties, marshmallow helps the body to fight and prevent infections. It is a good complement to Colic Thyme Glycerate.
Teething gel to soothe your baby
Help your baby relieve teething pain with this teething gel with chamomile that calms and soothes baby's entire system.
With its calming, anti-inflammatory and sedative properties, chamomile relieves the discomfort of the mouth related to teething while relaxing the child. Recognized by the German Commission E and the World Health Organization, chamomile is indicated for mucosal inflammation, and this, in complete safety. This teething gel relaxes the nervous system, calms inflammation, improves sleep quality and soothes the digestive system, which is often irritated during teething periods.
Thus, the teething gel relieves the overall symptoms of teething including gum inflammation, irritability, restlessness and diarrhea.
To address the pain of teething, massage baby's gums with 5 ml of teething gel several times a day. Let your baby swallow the gel for a calming and relaxing effect.
The Leo and Lili range
Made in Quebec and overseen by certified herbalists, the Léo et Lili line of products is GMO-free, pesticide-free and completely vegan. Specially designed for the sensitive bodies of young children, Léo et Lili products are made with care to support the health of the little ones. Particular attention is paid to the quality and purity of the ingredients so that children benefit from gentle yet effective support.
For more information on the children's line of Léo et Lili's children's line or to discover their Otic ear cleanerear cleaner, visit our website or come and see us in store.
Good health to you and your children,
The team of La Boite à Grains
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Research and writing:
Véronique Cousineau, ND
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