Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is often praised for its ability to aid digestion and relieve nausea or motion sickness. Additionally, this herb can help with blood circulation and reduce congestion. Ginger has a spicy flavor that children may or may not like. Once your baby turns 9 months old and starts eating solid foods, parents can add ginger to their baby's diet.
1. Can Children Eat Ginger?
The health benefits of ginger for babies are plentiful but not widely known. Although ginger is most commonly used to relieve coughs in babies, ginger may also have other benefits.
- Relieve bloating
Bloating or problems related to the accumulation of gas in the digestive tract can be uncomfortable for both adults and babies. The use of ginger to treat stomach problems, mainly the presence of gas in the intestines, has a long history. Feeding ginger to children can significantly reduce excess gas in the digestive tract.
- Help the liver healthy
The human liver is one of the largest and most powerful organs in the body, as it is responsible for metabolizing almost every compound. However, when the child's liver is still developing, food poisoning is very likely to occur and quickly become complicated. Ginger extract helps increase the liver's tolerance and protect the body from harmful toxins and microorganisms.
- Boost immunity
When the weather changes, babies are susceptible to seasonal illnesses such as flu, colds and coughs. Ginger helps boost the immune system as the first line of defense to protect the body. Of all the respiratory problems, parents are most afraid of bronchitis. In this situation, the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract becomes inflamed, causing difficulty breathing. Give your child a mixture of dried ginger powder, pepper, clove powder and honey three times a day to boost immunity.
- Relieve whooping cough
Whooping cough is highly contagious, and prolonged coughing can damage the lung tissue. A baby's respiratory system is very delicate and needs something to boost and protect it. Adding a small amount of ginger juice and honey can help your baby recover from a cough.
- Relieve nausea and motion sickness
Motion sickness can even happen to babies when they travel in cars or planes. If your baby is experiencing nausea and motion sickness, giving them a small amount of ginger can help keep food in the stomach and reduce the risk of vomiting and acid reflux.
- Relieve stomach ache
To relieve stomach ache, give your baby some ginger juice mixed with a little lemon juice to help soothe the stomach. Repeating it a few times a day can significantly reduce these discomforts.
- Support digestive function
Ginger is effective in treating digestive problems in babies. Indigestion, bloating and constipation can all be effectively prevented by including ginger in your baby’s diet.
2. How to feed children ginger
Here are some recipes that combine ginger that parents can refer to.
- Ginger tea
Take a few pieces of ginger and put them in a pan with water. Let the water boil. Then, let the mixture boil for a few minutes over low heat. Turn off the heat and strain the ginger to get the liquid. Give your child ginger tea twice a day.
- Ginger milk
If your child has started drinking cow's milk, you can add dried ginger powder to it. This is a great remedy for colds and coughs in children.
- Ginger essential oil
Boil a few pieces of ginger in water. When the steam starts to rise, tell your child to inhale the ginger steam. This method is considered safer than other essential oil steaming methods available on the market
- Ginger candy
If your child is older than two years old, he or she can suck on ginger candy to relieve colds and motion sickness.
3. Safety measures to take when giving ginger to children
Before incorporating ginger in your child's food, keep the following in mind:
- Many parents combine honey with ginger to make it easier for their child to drink ginger juice. This should not be done, especially for children under one year of age.
- Allergies to ginger are rare, but it is better to be safe and pay attention to any signs that may indicate an allergic condition. Test for an allergic reaction to ginger for 4 days before actually giving ginger to your child as a regular ingredient.
There are many ways to ensure that your baby gets all the medical benefits of ginger. We recommend that you consult your pediatrician before giving ginger to your child.
A healthy, well-developed child needs a diet that ensures quantity and quality balance. If children are not provided with adequate and balanced nutrients, it will lead to diseases of excess or lack of nutrients that negatively affect the comprehensive development of children in terms of physical, mental and motor skills.
Children need to be provided with enough zinc/day for them to eat well, reach the standard height and weight and exceed the standard. Zinc plays a role in most biological processes taking place in the body, especially the process of decomposing and synthesizing nucleic acids, proteins... Organs in the body when lacking zinc can lead to some diseases such as neurological disorders, irritability,... Therefore, parents need to learn about the role of zinc and guide the appropriate zinc supplementation for their children.
In addition to zinc, parents also need to supplement their children with other important vitamins and minerals such as lysine, chromium, B vitamins,... to help their children eat well, have a good immune system, and increase resistance to illness.
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