Chamomile Tea
1 year and up
⚡ Quick answer
Chamomile tea has no nutritional value for a baby and, because it can reduce milk intake, is not recommended before age 1; if given, it should be after 6 months, in very small amounts and unsweetened.
How to serve it by age?
In this period the only food is breast milk or formula; no additional fluids, including water and herbal teas, are recommended.
Not routinely needed; if your doctor deems it appropriate, it can be given in a very small amount, unsweetened and without honey, but it should not replace a meal or milk.
A few sips can be given occasionally, lukewarm and unsweetened; still, water and milk should be the main drinks.
⚠️ Allergen information
In babies sensitive to the daisy family (sunflower, chrysanthemum, mugwort), an allergic reaction can rarely occur.
📌 Watch out for these
- Do not add honey, sugar, or molasses to the tea before age 1; honey poses a risk of botulism in babies.
- Tea can reduce milk and formula intake by creating a feeling of fullness, and it provides no nutritional value.
- Consult your doctor before establishing a regular tea habit for gas or fussiness.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.