Tip # 1: How to Treat a Cold/Cough Naturally

This tip comes from my friend Barkha and so far it has worked wonders on my baby.

Here is what you need:

1. Whole Nutmeg (Hindi Name: Jaiphal)
2. 0.5 ml Gripe Water/Warm Water (I personally prefer Gripe Water as I don't feel comfortable giving water to an infant)
3. Marble Slab or Stone (Same Stone as the one we use to rub sandalwood)

Instructions

1. Clean the Marble slab or Stone very well with water
2. Wash the nutmeg well
3. Add Gripe Water to the Stone and rub the nutmeg on it. You will need to rub the nutmeg about 5 to 6 times till you see the water turn into a brownish color.
4. Take the mixture (colored water) in a small dropper or spoon and give it to your baby

I have tried this tip a couple of times when I feel there is an onset of a cold and within a couple of hours of giving this to her she no longer has it.

Hope you all find this tip as useful as I did

What Inspired Me to Blog?

Daughter, Sister, Wife, Friend...I have played several roles in my lifetime so far, but in 2009 I added in my opinion one of the most important roles of my life...BEING A MOM

I am a mom to a beautiful baby girl. Although I knew essaying a role of a mother is not easy I was unprepared of how time consuming this wonderful and fulfilling job is.Along the way, I learnt several tricks and tips to make my life slightly easier. I gained alot of my knowledge from my parents, friends, websites and some by just experiencing them. It is my hope that via this blog I not only share some of my knowledge but also gain alot of knowledge from others as I am quite certain what I know is just the tip of the iceberg.

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