In many instances it is not known what is the cause of colic or excessive gas in babies. Many European countries use gripewater, which has been known to ease a baby's discomfort due to colic, gas, hiccups or teething by acting as a digestive aid. Doctors and pharmacists in other parts of the world routinely recommend gripewater for babies with these symptoms. As the population of the country has become increasingly more diverse, this time-tested "old fashion treatment" has become more popular.Baby Bliss Gripe Water is a blend of healthy ingredients known to be beneficial for digestion, including fennel and ginger. Handed down from generation to generation, it has been used in many families for more than one hundred years. Now there is Baby's Bliss Gripewater, a dietary supplement to aid American families in soothing their babies discomfort.