Home Remedies for Simple Baby AilmentsBy Adriana Anon What do you do when your baby has a fever or tummy ache, or she can't breathe because of a stuffy nose? With so many over-the-counter medications available for relieving infant ailments, it's easy to reach for one. After all, they do the trick. But there is a downside. The fever reducer or decongestant that's in the drugstore today might be tomorrow's recall. Already, the FDA has withdrawn several baby cold and cough remedies, issued warnings on others and is being advised to regulate Tylenol, the number one cause of liver failure in the U.S. Home remedies are a worthy option – especially for your baby’s developing immune systems. They’re natural and safe for your child, and may well alleviate his symptoms as well as medications. After all, they've been put to the test by generations of moms who, just like you, were trying to do the best thing for their babies. Still skeptical? Consider this: If someone once took the trouble of mashing garlic cloves and applying them on the soles of their baby’s feet to lower their high fever, and it worked for them, why shouldn’t it work for you?Here are some tried-and-true methods for treating common baby ailments with home remedies. Next: The home remedies