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Judy Cannon
My niece’s 9 month old son has has been snoring since close to birth. Seems allergic to soy. They moved from Utah to Georgia a month or so ago. He has had a cough for a few weeks now. Has trouble breathing at night. His throat or tonsils are quite swollen and his nostrils are pretty closed. She took him to a doctor a week-and-a-half ago and they gave him medicine to breath in mist form. It helps a little bit. She took him to an ENT recently and the Dr. wouldn’t perform an exam, just told her, he is too young to help. Until she can get better help, she was wondering about herbs or anything else that might help him with probable allergies and inflammation (due to allergies I think and I suspect some asthma imo.p, but that needs to be confirmed.) He’s young. I know Doc Jones says not to give little ones under 2 herbs, unless a qualified practitioner gives this to them. Anyone have some advice with this scenario for a struggling little one and Momma. Thank you!
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Are there any herbs safe for a 9 month old? I have done some searching and thought of stinging nettles as a possibility. Thoughts?
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Dr. Patrick Jones
Why is he getting soy? If it’s a food sensitivity, seems like there would be other options for formula.
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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Leah Stallard
If your niece needs an alternative for baby formula, she could try this recipe that my cousin created to greatly reduce her baby’s severe colic.
<p style=”text-align: center;”><b>Homemade Formula</b></p>
<b>Ingredients</b><span class=”Apple-converted-space”> </span>(Makes 36 ounces)2 cups raw goat milk
2 cups filtered water
1/4 cup liquid whey from goat kefir or yogurt
<i> Contains nourishing probiotics similar to breast milk</i>
<i> *Must come from kefir or yogurt so formula will not curdle when warmed up</i>
To make:
Cover strainer or colander with a few layers of clean cheesecloth or a tea towel & place over large bowl
Pour 1 quart kefir into strainer/colander & cover with plate.<span class=”Apple-converted-space”> </span>Leave out overnight so the whey will drip into the bowl
Pour whey into covered container and store in refrigerator
1 quart of kefir = about 2 1/2 cups of liquid whey
1-2 tsp organic black strap molasses
<i> Provides B vitamins, iron, trace minerals, helps relieve constipation</i>
1/4 tsp powdered bifodobacterium infantis
<i> An important probiotic</i>
1/2 tsp high-vitamin cod liver oil (possibly flavored)
<i> Provides DHA</i>
2 tsp virgin coconut oil, melted
<i> Contains lauric acid (a medium-chain fatty acid) which is antiviral, antifungal & found in breast milk</i>
2 tsp nutritional yeast flakes
<i> Contains B vitamins</i>
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
<i> Adds extra fat</i>
<i> *Add if baby is small for both height and weight & needs some extra good fat</i>
1-2 tsp raw agave nectar (optional)
<i> Adds carbohydrates necessary for brain growth, makes formula sweeter</i>
<i> *Optional since baby can get carbs if also beginning to eat solid foods</i>
<b>Assembly</b>
Blend all ingredients in a blender, then store in covered container in refrigerator.
To warm, place baby bottle in pot of simmering water on the stovetop.<span class=”Apple-converted-space”> </span>(Never use a microwave.)
<p style=”text-align: center;”>Best made daily to preserve freshness and optimize nutrition.</p>2 users thanked author for this post.
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