Catnip isn't just for cats, it has quite an amazing impact on us two legged creatures as well! While giving a handful of this herb to our furry friends makes them go a bit crazy, it has the opposite affect on us. When I drink a cup of catnip tea I find myself winding down and getting sleepy. It helps calm the nervous system and is an analgesic, pain reliever.
Catnip has been given to children as a teething remedy for ages. It is a very gentle herb. I figured, since ice also helps numb the gums, I thought I could give Silas a double wammy and hit him with two teething tricks at once. Henceforth we began making catnip teething pops!
They are simple to make, just brew some catnip tea, using a ration of 1 Tsp to 1 cup of water. Once the brew has cooled, freeze the tea in ice-cube trays. When you child is driving you batty and needs something to gnash on, you can either put one in one in a mesh feeder, or, my more preferred method, put it in a cloth napkin, secure it with a knot or piece of string and let your child go to town. If anything, it will give your kiddo something to do for a little while! Poor little ones, teething is no fun!
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