Gripe Water for Babies Gripe water is a commonly marketed herbal liquid that many parents consider when their baby has gas, colic, fussiness, or digestive discomfort. But is gripe water actually necessary, and what do pediatricians recommend? For young babies, pediatricians generally advise parents to be cautious with gripe water because its ingredients and safety can vary between products, and there is limited evidence that it effectively treats colic or gas. Newborns and in