We are accustomed to drinking tea always: in the winter - to keep warm, in the summer - to quench your thirst. Coming to visit friends, or hosting guests, we like to arrange tea parties. This is the tradition of our people.
But whether it is possible for a child to give tea, and if it is possible, then when it should be done, not all parents know. Modern pediatricians came to the conclusion that on breast-feeding the baby does not need any other liquid, be it water or tea. Even in extreme heat, the baby is enough to quench his thirst with mother's milk, which is 70% water. But the children on artificial and mixed feeding need additional fluid. And any child after a year, getting used to a common table, of course, will require his cup of tea, imitating adults.
What teas are possible for children?
- For very young children from two months, baby food manufacturers offer several types of herbal teas, adapted for the child's body. This calming tea for children, which includes natural extracts of chamomile, linden, and as a flavor is used extract of lemon balm and lemon grass. It does not contain preservatives or sugar, because their use is unacceptable for the baby. This seagull acts soothingly on the nervous system, promotes relaxation and a sound sleep.
- As another soothing tea for children, tea with chamomile is suitable. It can be used from four months. In addition to calming effects, it is also used for intestinal colic and during colds. Independently tea from a camomile needs to be made not strong, not to cause allergic reaction.
- No less popular is lime tea for children. It can also be given from four months. It has an easy febrifuge effect, and so calms. Lime tea can be brewed and independently, if in the summer you bother to collect a lime blossom, away from industrial zones and roads. This tea has a wonderful taste and smell and is very popular with children.
- Tea with mint for use in children is also allowed, it is used during colds, as is ginger tea. That's just very young children, these teas are not suitable, because they contain a lot of essential oils.
- As laxative teas for children, teas with chamomile, fennel, mint, cumin are used. They are called gastric teas, because they solve several problems: reduce bloating, flatulence, constipation.
- The question is whether it is possible to give green tea to children, is very relevant. Pediatricians do not recommend it for up to three years, since it greatly stimulates the nervous system like coffee.
- If your family is an admirer of black tea, then it can be introduced gradually after a year, slightly brewed, and without the use of flavorings.
Enjoy your tea party!