Frequently
Asked Questions

What is gripe water?

Gripe water is a liquid formula given to babies and infants to provide relief from colic and other gastrointestinal discomforts and ailments.

Our gripe water is made from sodium bicarbonate, dill oil, aniseed oil, caraway oil, menthol and sugar. Our gripe water is free from alcohol and artificial colour.

Babuline gripe water is effective when taken on its own and does not need to be mixed with formula or breast milk. The taste of the gripe water is extremely pleasant for babies and is not medicinal.

Gripe water can be given to babies as young as two weeks old. Our products undergo stringent quality assurance tests to ensure that your baby is receiving the finest quality product.

Yes, it is absolutely safe to give Babuline gripe water to babies. Our gripe water is alcohol-free and undergoes stringent quality assurance tests to ensure that it is safe for babies to consume. Our bottles are tightly packed to ensure that the final product remains safe to use after packaging.

There are no known side effects of Babuline gripe water.

No, our gripe water formula is entirely alcohol-free.

Gripe water is a time-tested solution for providing relief from colic and gastrointestinal ailments and is perfectly safe for babies to consume. It is available for purchase without requiring a prescription. However, if you are uncomfortable with giving your baby gripe water without a second opinion, or if your baby has any special medical requirements, please consult a doctor before giving your baby gripe water.

Gripe water and plain water are different. Gripe water is a liquid solution made from sodium bicarbonate and herbs, and the herbs used in Babuline gripe water are dill oil, aniseed oil, caraway oil, and menthol.

Once you have opened the bottle, store the gripe water in a cool and dark place away from sunlight. It does not need to be refrigerated.

You can use Babuline gripe water for 4 weeks after opening the bottle.

Why should I use Babuline baby care products? What makes them special?

Babuline gripe water, our signature product, was launched in 1928 and has been in the market for over 88 years. Multiple generations of mothers have relied on Babuline gripe water for their babies, and we have never let them down. As our product range grew, our commitment to our customers grew with it, and mothers know that when they use a Babuline product, they are using high quality, effective, and safe products. All our baby care products are gentle, safe, paraben-free, undergo strict quality control testing, and conform to international standards of safety and quality. Our product labels and packaging are designed to be easy to use, and our directions for use are designed to help you understand how to get the most out of the products for your baby.

Our products undergo strict quality control checks to ensure they are safe for babies when used as per the directions on the label. Our manufacturing facilities are government certified, and our products are non-toxic and non-carcinogenic. Babuline has been a trusted brand for over 88 years because of our commitment to providing effective, safe and high quality products to keep your baby happy and healthy.

Absolutely! Our baby care products are suitable for babies and older children or adults who would like to use them. If you have sensitive skin, our baby care products are gentle enough for you to use without irritating your skin, unlike products for adults that contain stronger chemicals.

The fragrances in our products are mild and safe and keep your baby smelling fresh and clean. The fragrances used in our products comply with international standards for fragrance safety and the quality control checks on the final product ensure that all the ingredients – including the fragrances – are safe to use.

You can find our products in major department stores, baby specialty stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets across Mumbai and Gujarat. We are in the process of adding more cities across the country. You can also buy our products online through FirstCryAmazon and Flipkart. Look at our complete product list with links to all our online retailers to make it easy for you to purchase our products wherever you reside.

What certificates do your manufacturing facilities have?

We are committed to providing you with the best quality products, that’s why all of our third party contract manufacturers have local FDA GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certificates.

You do not need a prescription from a doctor to purchase OTC products or use them. However, it is always advisable to consult with a medical practitioner before using any new products – even OTC products – to check for contraindications, as your doctor will know your medical history. This is especially important when you are switching to a new brand.

Please check the carton of the product for any possible side effects. Before using any product, it is advisable that you get an opinion from your doctor who is familiar with your medical history.

The dosage for each product is printed on both the label and the carton of the product. The allopathic products are best taken in consultation with your family physician. Please avoid self-medication.

MythBusters

MythBusters

Pregnant women shouldn’t exercise at all

Being pregnant doesn’t mean you need to sit with your feet up. Moderate, low impact exercise (like walking) during pregnancy can reduce stress, improve the quality of sleep, prevent excess weight gain, reduce the risk of gestational diabetes and build your stamina for labour and delivery. Some women with pre-existing medical conditions may be advised not to exercise, so get the all clear from your doctor and stay active.

You can’t drink coffee when you’re pregnant

You can’t drink multiple cups of tea and coffee every day while you’re pregnant, but you don’t have to give up caffeine altogether – so long as you limit your intake to no more than 200mg of caffeine a day. Remember, caffeine is found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and cola, and your total consumption per day shouldn’t exceed 200mg no matter what form (or combination) of caffeine you consume. stamina for labour and delivery. Some women with pre-existing medical conditions may be advised not to exercise, so get the all clear from your doctor and stay active.

Carrying the baby low means you’re having a boy

There are two main reasons why you could be carrying the baby low and neither one is because it’s a boy. Whether you carry the baby low or high depends on your body type and whether this is your first pregnancy – you may be carrying low since your abdominal muscles may be looser due to a previous pregnancy. There is simply no way to know just by looking at your belly whether you’re carrying a boy or a girl.

You have to eat for two

The average pregnant woman needs to eat only an additional 300 calories per day, so there’s no need to double the amount of food you consume at every meal. It’s more important that you eat well-balanced, nutritious meals to stay healthy.

The first milk shouldn’t be given to the baby because it’s dirty

Some people think that the first milk is dirty and bad for the baby because it’s yellow, but the opposite is true: the first milk is nutrient rich and contains vital antibodies that are essential for the baby. In fact, because of its yellow colour it’s earned the nickname “liquid gold”. It helps the baby pass the first stools and is excellent for a baby’s health.

Breastfeeding makes breasts sag

There are many reasons why breasts sag, and pregnancy, not breastfeeding, is one of them. Your breasts are composed of ligaments (not muscles), and the weight gain during pregnancy can cause the ligaments to stretch as your breasts become bigger. Women who don’t breastfeed can also get saggy breasts because of this, so it’s the pregnancy – rather than breastfeeding – that can contribute to whether or not your breasts sag.

You shouldn’t breastfeed if you have a cold

When you have a cold, your body is producing antibodies to get you well again, and it’s these antibodies that are passed on to the baby through breast milk, not the illness. That’s a good thing, because the antibodies will protect the baby so he/she doesn’t get a cold too!

You need to drink lots of fluids to make milk

Your body was designed to produce breast milk naturally, and nursing or expectant mothers do not need to drink extra fluids in order to produce breast milk. You may need to drink more water if you feel dehydrated, but it won’t affect the amount of breast milk you produce.

You only need to visit the gynaecologist if you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant

Women tend to associate gynaecologists with childbirth, but there are many reasons why you should make an appointment even if you aren’t planning to have children soon. Your gynaecologist is the person to talk to about irregular, heavy or painful periods, increased breast tenderness or lump in the breast, abdominal pain or discomfort, or unusual discharge. It’s also important to see a gynaecologist for a regular pap smear, which checks for cervical cancer.

You can’t get pregnant if you have PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome affects millions of women worldwide. Getting pregnant may be more difficult for women with PCOS than for those without, but this doesn’t mean that women with PCOS cannot have a baby. With treatment, women with PCOS can get pregnant and deliver healthy, happy babies.

Birth control is only for women who are trying to avoid pregnancy

By its very name it is obvious that birth control is used by women who don’t want to get pregnant. But you can also use birth control pills to regulate heavy, painful or irregular periods, reduce acne, manage PCOS, protect against ovarian and uterine cancers, and reduce menstrual migraines. Your gynaecologist can prescribe a birth control method that’s suitable for you to treat these other conditions.

Post partum depression isn’t real

Pregnancy and childbirth can affect your hormone levels, which can affect your mood. Lifestyle changes that accompany a newborn baby can also have an impact on your mood. While there is no single cause of post partum depression, a combination of factors can cause some new mothers to suffer from it. Post partum depression is very real, and women who feel symptoms of depression after having a baby should talk to loved ones and doctors to get help to feel well again.

Picking up newborns every time they cry will spoil them

Newborn babies cry, and they need to be picked up when they do. They aren’t equipped to soothe themselves, and they haven’t yet realised that they’ll be okay, so being held soothes them and builds trust. Once babies are six months old, you can wait a few minutes before rushing over to hold them.

Babies should sleep on their sides or stomach

A few decades ago, people believed you should make babies sleep on their sides or their stomach to prevent choking on spit-up. But babies may not be able to breathe well if they sleep on their stomach, and if they sleep on their sides they can roll over onto their stomach and have the same problem. In rare instances, this can be fatal. While sleeping on their backs, babies cough up or swallow anything they might spit-up, so it is, in fact, safer for them to sleep on their backs.

Newborns can’t see

Babies may not be able to see details for a few weeks – their eye muscles need developing – but they can see. Their vision will be blurry, for the first two weeks it’ll be black and white, and their eye movements may be jerky, but they can definitely see.

Making babies stand or bouncing them will cause them to be bowlegged

Some babies can already be slightly bowlegged from being in-utero, and bouncing babies will not make them bowlegged if they aren’t already so. In fact, the movement of bouncing can help straighten babies’ legs by causing gentle stretching.