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Re: gripe water
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Roni Chas <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 18 Mar 1998 06:42:03 EST
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<< One of my breastfeeding support group moms brought some "gripe water" to
 the group and wondered about its safety and efficacy. It contains NA
 Bicarb 1.0%, dill oil BP, Caraway Oil BP, Sucrose, and Paraben,(what is
 paraban?) >>

I am a visiting nurse working with mothers and babies in their homes in
Queens, NYC. Many of the mothers I see want to use gripe water. Until
recently, the main ingredient was 95% alcohol. It is now made with/without the
alcohol. This seems to be used often in the West Indies/Jamaica countries. I
strongly advise against the use of the gripe water with alcohol. They might as
well use bourbon!!!!

Roni Chastain

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