Natural Remedies for Tummy Aches in Kids

Natural Remedies for Tummy Aches in Kids

Ginger
Ginger is a natural remedy that helps with nausea and upset stomach. It’s best given as a tea or liquid extract (tincture), especially when blended with other soothing herbs like fennel and peppermint.

Fennel
Fennel helps ease gas, cramping, and bloating by relaxing the digestive muscles. It can reduce colic in babies, relieve tummy aches in kids, and support smoother digestion by helping trapped gas and food move through the gut. Best offered as tea or tincture.

Peppermint
Peppermint soothes the digestive system by relaxing the intestines, easing gas and cramps, supporting fat digestion through bile flow, and gently calming nausea. Best offered as tea.

Catnip
Catnip supports digestion by relieving gas, bloating, and cramps. It relaxes the digestive tract to ease discomfort and is especially helpful for colic and mild tummy aches. As a gentle calming herb, it also helps when stomach issues are tied to stress or tension. Safe for all ages including infants. Best offered as tea.

Chamomile
Chamomile tea soothes the stomach and helps with cramps or stress-related tummy aches. You can mix it with peppermint tea or add a little honey (for kids over age 1) to improve the taste.

Probiotics
Probiotics help restore healthy bacteria in the gut. They can improve digestion and reduce gas or constipation. Choose a sugar-free children’s formula in powder, chewable, or capsule form (mixed with food or drink).

Fiber
Not enough fiber can cause constipation, while too much can upset the stomach. Add more fruits and vegetables first. If needed, start with a small amount of fiber supplement (like psyllium husk) and increase slowly.

Water
Many kids don’t drink enough water. Dehydration can lead to stomach aches. Try offering water in a fun bottle or flavor it naturally with slices of fruit.

These remedies are safe and helpful for most kids. If your child has frequent or worsening stomach aches, see their doctor to check for allergies, digestive disorders, or other health issues.