When it comes to healthcare options, many parents turn to homeopathy as a safe, gentle and effective choice for their families. As well as being free from the side effects associated with conventional drugs, homeopathic medicines have a good track record in supporting the health and wellbeing of children. It can help relieve the symptoms of ear infections, one of the most common complaints for young children, and one that is associated with high levels of GP visits and antibiotic prescriptions. Individualised homeopathic treatment has also been shown to reduce the duration of acute childhood diarrhoea, another frequent flyer for young families. Homeopathy is used to manage many other common complaints such as vomiting, headaches, tonsillitis and teething. Remedies can be used safely in people of all ages, even babies and pregnant women The top 10 homeopathic medicines for children include: Aconitum Napellus 30C - Fevers and inflammations of acute onset, usually due to exposure to dry cold, with anxiety, restlessness and thirst. Discontinue when perspiration sets in. Apis Mellifica 30C – Hives and swelling; insect bites that are pinkish with stinging pain and swelling . Arnica Montana 30C - The number one homeopathic medicine for injuries, bruising. Muscular soreness due to overexertion. You can also apply Arnica cream on the affected skin areas but avoid using it on open wounds. Belladonna 30C - High fever of sudden onset with hot, red, flushed face red and sweating. Bright red sore throat with sensation of dryness. Early stage of abscess with redness and throbbing pain. Calendula 30C and Calendula ointment prevent inflammation and alleviate pain in bruises and sunburns. The ointment does not cause burning. Chamomilla 30C - Peevish, irritable baby or child with hypersensitivity to pain. Relieves colic and teething pain Ferrum Phos 30C - Helpful for first stage of inflammation with mild fever and fatigue. For colds in children prone to otitis and bronchitis (prevents these complications). Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum 30C - Heals acute suppurations such as boils and abscesses - brings a boil to a head. Colds, sore throat or hoarseness with a sensation of a splinter in the throat. Teen acne. Ipeca 30C - Constant nausea with vomiting that does not bring any relief. Mouth full of saliva, clean tongue and lack of thirst in spite of frequent vomiting. Spongia 30C – croup with barking cough sounds like “sawing through a board of wood”