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Authors: Sue Frederick

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Cornstarchabsorbs moisture between diaper changes.
Baking sodamix 1 tablespoon baking soda in 4 ounces water and sponge on diaper area; baking soda's alkalinity will balance the acidity of urine and stool.
Fretfulness
Aromatherapy
Chamomile Romansoothes nervous conditions and insomnia.
Geraniumsoothes the emotions; a nerve tonic and gentle sedative.
Lavendera relaxant, antidepressant, and gentle sedative.
Combine 1 drop of any of these oils in 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil, and massage into feet and spine. Or, make a blend of all three oils, then add 1 drop of the mixture to 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil.
Homeopathy
Chamomillaif baby is fidgety; don't give with chamomile tea or chamomile essential oil, as they will cancel each other out.
Lycopodiumif baby is tired and irritable.
Herbal Medicine
Chamomile teataken by the mother if breast-feeding; 1/2 cup daily if given by bottle.
Supplement
Calcium and magnesium combinationtaken by the mother if breastfeeding.
Teething
Aromatherapy
Chamomile Romanantiseptic, calming, soothing. Add to bath or massage oil.
Chamomile Germanhigh azulene content makes it especially soothing. Add to bath or massage oil.

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