Is it okay to give anise seed for help infants go to sleep?

Answer by  AJ93 (182)

You should not give any herbal supplement to your baby without checking with your primary care provider first. Even small amounts can be very harmful.

Answer by  Shiji (128)

it is not recommended to give any type of medicines or any drugs to a baby for sleeping. those can damage their brain developing. feed them enough food. if their hunger is soothed they will sleep them self. it is dangerous to give them anise seed to make them sleep because anise seed is act as a drug.

Answer by  Brittney (1095)

This is a question that you really should talk to your family doctor about. It is not a good idea to give a baby anything without speaking with the doctor first. Any type of medicine or home remedy is going to affect a baby differently then an adult because of the difference in weight.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

You should never give any medication to your child to help them sleep. It is too easy to overdose them.

Answer by  suesea (27)

Read "On Becoming Babywise" to help teach your baby how to soothe himself/herself to sleep. You should NEVER give your baby anything to make him/her sleep.

Answer by  SowmyaHP (28)

Anise seed water can be given to infants. It would relieve the pain caused due to baby gas and also help babies to have a good sleep.

Answer by  jane51 (287)

no you should not give anything except forula and water that has been boiled to a baby that age, anything else should be approved by your doctor. Try different things like rocking