I have a packet of Weleda Baby Tea and it contains fennel (40%) aniseed (30%) caraway (20%) and chamomile (10%) and says that it is suitable for babies from 2 weeks. It is very mild and I give it to my DD and drink it myself as it is really yummy.
Weleda baby do a range of teas that are safe for babies from a few weeks old. DD enjoyed chamomile or fennel when she was fretful or bellyachey (i used to make a mug up and let her suck it off my dipped finger to avoid nipple confusion when she was teeny, gave it in a cup later on). Ultimately it's up to the parent whether they feel it's safe. To me giving babies chamomile tea is way safer than giving them paracetamol, and FAR gentler on the liver, which, if they are ill, will already be busy enough, but then i grew up in a family that didn't use "big guns" medicine except in a real need (i.e. true fever, not slightly raised temp or snuffles). Once in my first5 years did i get paracetamol! Got chamomile plenty though.
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