Use recommendation of pediatric infusions by health professionals

Despite its wide use by health professionals in our country, the information available on the recommendation of herbal instant teas for infants is limited. The aim of the present study was to analyze this situation. Results showed that these preparations are recommended from early ages (2.9 ± 3.0 weeks), in 60% of cases for mild digestive discomforts. Differences were observed in the starting age of consumption of infant teas, those indicated for digestive discomfort being introduced the first. Both, evolution of symptoms improvement and satisfaction degree with this type of products, were considered satisfactory. General conclusion of the present study is that instant pediatric teas are a useful option for infants mild discomforts improvement (AU)