Aceite de Manzanilla oil is always recommended by relatives when a baby or toddler suffer from stomach gas. Sometimes when babies cry without apparent reason, elders say put Manzanilla Oil on top of the baby’s stomach.
**This post is for all the moms & blog readers who asked me about using manzanilla oil, its safety, and usage on babies and children. I hope you find this experience and tips helpful.
Aceite de Manzanilla for Baby’s Gassy Stomach
When my son was born, my mother and aunt made sure we had a small aceite/acete de manzanilla inside the first aid kit. From my experience, this green oil is very mild on the baby’s tummy and gives only a short hint of warmth to help relieve and release gas. Babies like my son would be gassy every now and then, especially for kids who are bottle-fed. Gas enter their stomach when they suck on the feeding bottle or the mother’s breast.
Sometimes, when I bring my son to a cool place like Tagaytay – I will put aceite manzanilla oil on his stomach. My son also enjoys baby massages and I use the manzanilla as a gentle massage oil. Note only use a small amount and wait for any adverse reactions plus, inform or ask your doctor about using manzanilla oil. Ashton’s pedia mentioned using it so I inferred it was safe for my son.
Aceite de Manzanilla for Toddler & Kid Muscle Pain
My son is now 5 years old and he has a bad habit of W-sitting, legs folded outwards. We’re trying hard to break this habit as it can cause leg pain at night. I apply aceite de manzanilla on his legs when he complains about leg, feet, or knee pain. Sometimes, kids run wild during the day and it makes their legs feel tired.
Since aceite de manzanilla is very mild, I am now using it interchangeably with other oils like Efficascent Oil and balms like Katinko, Tiger Balm (white).
Tips on using Aceite de Manzanilla
How I use manzanilla oil: Put your palm on top of the bottle’s mouth, tip it so that oil touches your palm. This releases just the right amount of oil without spilling or ending with too much aceite on your hand. Apply on problem or massage area.
For the warmth of the oil to be felt by your baby or child, make sure that you cover the problem area with a blanket. For my son, I make him wear pajamas and socks when I apply manzanilla oil on his feet and legs. It gives him instant comfort, sometimes he asks for a massage with this oil just for his comfort even if his legs are not tired.
Where to buy Aceite de Manzanilla
Aceite de manzanilla or some write it as acete de manzanilla, are most likely available at top local drugstores & pharmacy. In the Philippines, we get ours at Mercury Drug or Watsons, over the counter. Note that there are different brands of Aceite de Manzanilla, make sure you test it on yourself first before using it on children.
