Infants and children never feel good or look bright when they are too toxic. Stools tend to smell bad, and there is often constipation or diarrhea. Eyes have dark circles and/or the sparkle in the eyes is missing or dulled. Too much colic or other digestive irritation results in crying or discomfort. The biggest health issues for any infant or young child is evolving a healthy digestive terrain and properly functioning immune system. Gentle detoxification strategies are always best.

As children get older they can do more and more of the tips in the other detox sections, as needed. The following are basics for children who don't swallow vitamins yet.

Consult our Children's Health section to learn more.