Herbs and herbal preparations are a possible alternative for various medical disturbances and conditions during childhood. The aim of this study was to determine the preferences and habits of parents that use herbal preparations in children aged one month to six years, their attitudes about the safety, effectiveness and availability of herbal preparations, and the frequency of their usage. For this purpose, a questionnaire was distributed and filled out by a total of 106 respondents in the Pediatric Specialty Clinic Metka Regan, MD. in Zagreb at the time of children’s regular physical exams. As many as 51.96% of parents confirmed that they use herbal preparations in children, and 81.13% of them answered that they prefer using herbal preparations rather than conventional medicines in children. The frequency of usage of herbal preparations in children increased with their age, which may be associated with increased sensitivity of infants. Almost half of the respondents fully agreed with the statement that herbal preparations were safe for children. Parents stated that they most often use herbal preparations in children as recommended by doctors and pharmacists, and the vast majority of parents who use herbal preparations in their children claimed that the child's doctor was aware that they were giving herbal preparations to the child. Parents most often used herbal preparations for dry and irritating or productive cough, minor wounds, scratches, and insect bites. The most common plant species was chamomile, which was used by 16.98% of parents.