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gripe water
noun
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▪ Runs on milk, Baby oil and gripe water.
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gripe water

n. A home remedy to treat babies suffering from colic or teething problems.

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Gripe water

Gripe water is a product sold to relieve colic and other gastrointestinal ailments and discomforts of infants. Little evidence supports the efficacy of gripe water. Its use usually does not pose risk to the infant, unless the formulation includes alcohol or sugar.

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Fennel water has properties similar to those of anise and dill water: mixed with sodium bicarbonate and syrup, these waters constitute the domestic 'Gripe Water,' used to correct the flatulence of infants.