INDIGESTION/COLIC/UPSET STOMACH/IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Herbs for Kids Potty Time
Gaia's Tummy Tonic
Gaia's Passionflower/Lemon Balm Formula
Herbs for Kids Minty Ginger
Wellements Gripe Water for Colics
Nature’s Answer Bubble-B-Gone
Bioforce Yarrow Complex (for digestive difficulties)
Bioforce Peppermint Complex (for IBS)
Nature’s Plus Nutri-Zyme or American Health Super Papaya Enzyme
Peppermint Essential Oils
Traditional Medicinals Kids’ Tummy Comfort Tea
IMMUNE BUILDING/TONICS
Sambucol Kid/Regular
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea (short-term use)
Herbs for Kids Astragalus Extract
Herbs for Kids Echinacea/Astragalus
Planetary Formulas Well Child
Planetary Formulas Kids’ Immune Protect
Nature’s Plus KidZinc Lozenges
Nature’s Plus Liquid Olive Leaf Extract A/F
Nature’s Plus Propolplus
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support/Oreganol/Oregacyn (for older children)
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Mighty Kids
Symbiotics New Life Colostrum (chewable)
INSOMNIA/ ANXIETY/STRESS
Bach Flower Remedies – Rescue Remedy (for anxiety and stressful situations)
Nature’s Answer Eleuthero Root A/F Glycerite (for stress)
Herbs for Kids Chamomile Calm
Herbs for Kids Valerian Super Calm (for sleep time)
Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Calcium/Liquid Calcium/Chewable Calcium Milk-Free + Vitamin D/Chewable Calcium Malted Milk Balls or Nature’s Answer Liquid Cal/Mag or Salus Haus Floradix Saludynam/Magnesium
Chamomile and/or Lavender Essential Oils
Traditional Medicinals Kids Nighty Night Tea
LOSS OF APPETITE (ANOREXIA)/UNDERWEIGHT
General supplements such as multivitamin/mineral and antioxidant complexes are very important for this condition.
Bioforce Centaurium or Yarrow Complex
Bio-Strath Elixir
Gaia Herbs Tummy Tonic or Herbs for Kids Minty Ginger
Nature’s Plus Spirutein Junior/Animal Parade Shake (for underweight)
Symbiotics New Life Colostrum (chewable)
Salus Haus Floradix/Floravital Herbal Iron Formula
Nature’s Plus Animal Parade KidGreenz/Fruit&Veggie (Chewable or Powder)
NAUSEA/VOMITING/MOTION SICKNESS
Gaia Tummy Tonic or Herbs for Kids Minty Ginger or Herbs for Kids Potty Time
Ginger Essential Oil
Traditional Medicinals Ginger Tea
OBESITY
Nature’s Plus Spirutein Junior/SOL Animal Parade Shake
Source Naturals Chromium Picolinate (100 mcg per day, only for children 7 and older)
If low thyroid is suspected,
Gaia Herbs Thyroid Support
Nature’s Plus Algae Max or Source Naturals Yaeyama Chlorella/Emerald Garden Chlorella
Source Naturals/Garden of Life Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
PARASITES (INTESTINAL)
Nature’s Plus Junior Dophilus/AcidophiKidz or Source Naturals Life Flora or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus or Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids or American Health Chewable Acidophilus
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support/Oreganol/Oregacyn (for older children)
Source Naturals Grapefruit Seed Extract
Nutribiotic Grapefruit Seed Extract
PNEUMONIA
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex
Sambucol Kid/Regular
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support/Oreganol/Oregacyn (for older children)
Nordic Naturals Liquid Arctic Cod Liver Oil/Children’s DHA
POISON IVY
Bioforce Chamomile Ointment
Nelsons Calendula Cream
Bioforce Urtica (Nettle)
Optional:
Bioforce Calendula Complex (apply to rash)
SINUSITIS/NASAL CONGESTION
Sambucol Regular/For Children/Sugar-Free/Immuno-Forte
Planetary Herbals Elderberry Syrup
Nature’s Answer Eyebright
Gaia Herbs Warming Vaporous Rub
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support/Rubbing Oil
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Nature’s Plus HerbalActives Grape Seed Extract A/F
Nordic Naturals Liquid Cod Liver Oil/Children’s DHA (also contains Vitamin A, which supports immune system)
Nature’s Plus HerbalKidz KidZinc lozenges (1-2 lozenges daily)
Eucalyptus and/or Peppermint Essential Oils
Optional:
Nature’s Plus Quercetin Plus w/Vit C & Bromelain (for older children, approx. 3 mg of quercetin per lb of body weight)
See also section on Allergies. Probiotics and digestive enzymes/tonics may also help.
SORE THROAT
Zand Lozenges (various flavors)
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Cough & Throat Spray or Herbs for Kids Super Kids Throat Spray (Peppermint)
Comvita FortaCold Elixir
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex
Sambucol Kid/Regular/Lozenges
Planetary Formulas Well Child
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Herbs for Kids VI Protection Blend (for viral infections)
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support/Rubbing Oil/Oreganol/Oregacyn (for older children)
Nordic Naturals Liquid Arctic Cod Liver Oil/Children’s DHA
Nature’s Plus HerbalKidz KidZinc Lozenges (1-2 lozenges daily)
Nature’s Plus Propolplus
Garden of Life/Cammel’s/Honey Valley Honey
Autumn Valley Manuka Honey Nuglets (various flavors)
For recovery phase:
Herbs for Kids Echinacea/Astragalus
For long-term immune support:
Herbs for Kids Astragalus Extract
Planetary Formulas Kids’ Immune Protect
Symbiotics New Life Colostrum (chewable)
SPRAINS/STRAINS
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Nelsons Arnica Cream/Arnica 30c
Natrol MSM (5 mg per lb of body weight)
Eucalyptus Essential Oil (for massage, 1 drop in 15 ml carrier oil)
SUNBURN
Green People Organic Children Top-To-Toe Lotion (for mild cases)
Nelsons Calendula Cream
All Terrain Aloe Skin Repair Gel
Trukid Hero Stick
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Nature’s Plus HerbalKidz KidZinc Lozenges (1-2 lozenges daily)
Source Naturals or Nature’s Plus Vitamin E Oil
TEETH GRINDING
Herbs for Kids Chamomile Calm
Herbs for Kids Valerian Super Calm
Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Calcium/Liquid Calcium/Chewable Calcium Milk-Free/Chewable Calcium Malted Milk Balls + Vitamin D or Nature’s Answer Liquid Cal/Mag + Minerals or Salus Haus Floradix Calcium/Magnesium/Saludynam
Lavender Essential Oil (for massage, in burner or mist spray)
Bach Flower Remedies – Rescue Remedy
TOOTH DECAY/TOOTHACHE/TEETHING
Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Calcium/Liquid Calcium/Chewable Calcium Milk-Free/Chewable Calcium Malted Milk Balls + Vitamin D or Nature’s Answer Liquid Cal/Mag + Minerals or Salus Haus Floradix Calcium/Magnesium/Saludynam
Tom’s of Maine Natural Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste for Children
Herbs for Kids Gum-O-Mile Oil (during teething, for easing toothache & as an antiseptic)
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Rubbing Oil/Oreganol (taken orally and/or topical application)
URINARY TRACT INFECTION
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Nature’s Plus Ultra Chewable Cranberry
Nature’s Plus Junior Dophilus/AcidophiKidz or Source Naturals Life Flora or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus or Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids or American Health Chewable Acidophilus
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support/Oreganol/Oregacyn (for older children)
Source Naturals Grapefruit Seed Extract
Nutribiotic Grapefruit Seed Extract
