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Why no for gripe water?
Why no for gripe water as from my childhood we have taken the same.. just out of curiosity plz suggest..
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Gripe water has lot of side effects like worsening the colicky pain, itching , swollen lips, watering of eyes, breathing problems. Hence not generally recommended.
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Gripe water (Sodium bicarbonate) can interfere with the natural pH level in your baby's stomach. This can cause too much alkalinity and worsen colic symptoms. Watch out for gripe water containing peppermint. ... Although gripe water is generally safe, it's not recommended for babiesyounger than 1 month.
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