gripe water
Infant stomach soother
Gripe water is a liquid remedy given to infants to relieve colic, gas, and digestive discomfort.
Traditional formulations contained alcohol and herbs like dill or fennel; modern versions are typically alcohol-free.
Parents administer it by dropper when babies are fussy or gassy: We tried gripe water when nothing else would settle her.
Excessive concern over trivialities
- cryingEmotional tear release
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- gasFormless, expanding substance
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
irritability · newborns · spasms · cramps · distress · wailing · screaming · restlessness
Licorice-tasting culinary herb
- dillFeathery culinary herb
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
- sodium bicarbonateAlkaline cooking compound
anise · caraway · peppermint · herbal · sugar · alcohol-free · preservative-free · natural
Very young child
- newbornInfant just delivered
- teethingFirst molars emerging
- nurseryRoom for infants
- bottleContainer for liquids
pacifier · diapers · bassinet · swaddle · burp · formula · breastfeeding · feeding
Easing of distress
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- medicineCurative substance or practice
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
- alleviationReduction of intensity
cure · elixir · tonic · antidote · digestive · antacid · over-the-counter · dosing
fussiness
Excessive concern over trivialities
- cryingEmotional tear release
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- gasFormless, expanding substance
bloating · irritability · newborns · spasms · cramps · distress · wailing · screaming · restlessness · sleeplessness
fennel
Licorice-tasting culinary herb
sodium bicarbonate · anise · caraway · peppermint · herbal · sugar · alcohol-free · preservative-free · natural · botanical
baby
Very young child
bottle · pacifier · diapers · bassinet · swaddle · burp · formula · breastfeeding · feeding · dropper
relief
Easing of distress
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- medicineCurative substance or practice
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
alleviation · cure · elixir · tonic · antidote · digestive · antacid · over-the-counter · dosing · administering
- baby drinksmilk, formula, breast milk, infant formula, soy formula
- liquid medicinescough syrup, elixir, syrup, tincture, expectorant
- carminativesfennel, peppermint, caraway, anise, dill
gripe watercolic
Spasmodic abdominal distress
gas · laxative · stomach upset · indigestion
gripe waterprescription medication
Medicine requiring medical authorization
evidence-based medicine · pharmaceutical · clinical treatment