A member asked:

My infant can only sleep if i give her gripe water is that okay? can she get addicteed?

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Dr. Cornelia Franz answered

It is ok: Gripe water has different herbs in it. It is not addictive. Sounds like she is a little colicky and the gripe water helps reduce her belly discomfort. Hopefully you will only need the gripe water for a few weeks to a couple months as her digestive system matures and she can digest foods better.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/6/2012

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Dr. Prakash Bhoopalam answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

It is a habit: Make sure you are giving the right product and check the ingredients.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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A member asked:

My infant can only sleep if i give her gripe water is that okay? can she get addicteed?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Cornelia Franz answered

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Dr. Prakash Bhoopalam answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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