Doctor-Approved Colic Alternative (5 mins)
- Place baby tummy-down across parent forearm (colic carry)
- Gently massage tummy in clockwise circles
- Consult your pediatrician if crying is inconsolable rather than giving ghutti
Can my baby eat janam ghutti?
Reviewed by Dr Abhas Gupta, MBBS, MD, DNB (Paediatrics), PDCC (Paediatric Rheumatology) • About Dr Abhas Gupta (Bio) • Last reviewed: 16 October 2026
The short answer
Paediatricians advise against Janam Ghutti for infants due to safety risks from unlisted ingredients, heavy metal contaminants, and honey.
How to serve at each age
- 6 Months: STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. High risk of infection, heavy metals, and honey botulism.
- 7 to 8 Months: STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
- 9 to 11 Months: STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
- 12+ Months: NOT RECOMMENDED. Unregulated formulations offer no verified medical benefit.
Safety & choking prevention
- PEDIATRIC WARNING: Paediatricians advise against Janam Ghutti for infants. Commercial formulations may contain unpasteurized honey (causing fatal infant botulism), heavy metal contaminants (lead, mercury), or narcotics that cause lethargy and mask serious infections.
Allergy notes
Frequently contains unlisted herbal concentrates, honey (botulism risk), or high sugar.
Nutritional benefits
- No verified scientific or pediatric health benefits in clinical trials