For babies & children

Preparation

• Simply mix with your child's favorite foods or drinks - sprinkle the powder over cereal, mix in with yoghurt or dissolve in a glass of water or cold milk.
• Can be taken with formula milk - simply add to the bottle once it has cooled down to room temperature (as heat reduces the viability of natural bacteria).
• For breastfed babies, powder can be applied to nipple or clean finger for baby to suckle.
• Adults & children should ideally drink plenty of water during a course of live cultures.
• Best taken with a meal, preferably with breakfast.

Recommended amount

• Infants from birth to 3 years: 1 sachet per day.
• Kids 4 - 12 years: 1 to 2 sachets per day as desired.
• Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers: 1 sachet per day.

5 Easy Ways To Take For babies & children:

Storage instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C and out of direct sunlight.

Customer Questions

All questions answered by probiotic expert Kerry Beeson BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist.

What are kid’s probiotics?

Probiotics for children are dietary supplements specifically designed for infants and children. Certain species and strains of beneficial bacteria are found naturally in a child’s gut, such as strains of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli. High-quality kids’ supplements will contain live cultures which have been clinically researched in children and are particularly suitable for a child’s developing digestive system These supplements can replenish the gut with friendly bacteria, contributing to a balanced gut microbiome. The gut microbiome plays an important role in your child’s health and wellbeing³.  

Can I, or should I, give my child probiotics?

Research has shown that giving certain friendly bacteria strains, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52, Bifidobacterium infantis Rosell-33 & Bifidobacterium bifidum Rosell-71, can help support your child’s health². These strains can be found in Optibac ‘For babies & children’, a natural, gentle probiotic supplement, suitable for early life and throughout childhood.

How do I choose the best probiotic for my child?

When choosing a probiotic supplement for your child, choose one which has been researched in children, and which is suitable for your child’s health requirements. Optibac ‘For babies & children’ is an award-winning probiotic supplement which has been clinically tested in hundreds of babies, and young children^2,4. It is suitable for use in both formula-fed and breastfed babies. Different probiotics strains do different things, and the strains in Optibac ‘For babies & children’ are a great choice to support your child’s digestion, immune health, and overall wellbeing. 

When is the best time of day to give children probiotics?

It is best to give friendly bacteria in the morning with the first meal of the day. This helps to ensure that the bacteria pass safely through your child’s tummy and into the gut.

For how long should my child take their probiotics?

Some parents choose to give their children a probiotic when they feel they need extra support, such as during the winter months for immune health^2,4, but others prefer to include probiotics as part of their child’s daily health routine. Whether your child is 3 months old, 3 years old, or 12 years old, ‘For babies & children’ is designed for daily, ongoing use, or whenever you feel your child’s gut needs support.

References

1. Veereman G. Pediatric applications of inulin and oligofructose. J Nutr. 2007;137(11):2585-2589. doi:10.1093/jn/137.11.2585s

2. Cazzola M, Pham-Thi N, Kerihuel J-C, Durand H, Bohbot S. Efficacy of a synbiotic supplementation in the prevention of common winter diseases in children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study. Ther Adv Respir Dis. 2010;4(5):271-278. doi:10.1177/1753465810379010

3. Ihekweazu FD, Versalovic J. Development of the Pediatric Gut Microbiome: Impact on Health and Disease. Am J Med Sci. 2018;356(5):413-423. doi:10.1016/j.amjms.2018.08.005

4. Wang Y, Li X, Ge T, et al. Probiotics for prevention and treatment of respiratory tract infections in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Med (United States). 2016;95(31). doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000004509

Safety

Probiotics are not recommended for those with serious medical conditions e.g. those who are severely immunosuppressed, have pancreatitis, are in the ICU, have melaena, have a central venous catheter, infants with short bowel syndrome, or patients with open wounds following major surgery; unless under a doctor's care.

This is a food supplement and is not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose any medical conditions. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. If you are taking any medications or have a serious medical condition, consult a doctor before use. Optibac supplements will not cause dependency and may be used on an ongoing basis.

Ingredients 

• Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
• Stabilizer: potato starch
• Live cultures: Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52, Bifidobacterium infantis Rosell-33 and Bifidobacterium bifidum Rosell-71

Each sachet guarantees 3 billion live cultures and 0.75g FOS fibers.

Suitable for vegetarian, gluten free, yeast-free diets. GMO free. Sugar free. Free from artificial flavorings, colorings and preservatives typically found in other food & drinks containing probiotics. No chemicals or parabens. Suitable during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. 

Lactose intolerance

Please note this product may contain traces of dairy and/or soy*** and is therefore not recommended for those with a strict allergy to dairy. However, those with mild lactose intolerance should be able to take this supplement with no issues.

*** dairy/soy are present in the culture medium, most of which is removed during processing, however tiny residual traces may remain.

Customer reviews

• Excellent product!

  stela - 22nd July 2021

• This is such a fabulous product. Having tried various other probiotics this is by far the best we have used. Our 5 year old daughter didn't notice it in her cereal at all and once she did spot me adding it to her cereal, she now refers to it as 'the magic powder' and asks for it to be added! I would highly recommend to anyone considering purchasing!

  Rosie Sprake - 9th March 2021

• Both our children (1 and 3yrs) love having these in a bit of milk after their porridge in the morning. We think these are a really important part of growing and staying healthy.

  Charles - 18th September 2020

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We ship all USA orders from our warehouse in Hampshire in the UK. Due to the ongoing global pandemic many US, European and Worldwide postal routes are seeing increased transit times. Delivery times provided on this site are therefore a guide and not a guarantee. Express Services largely remain unaffected however these routes are typically subject to local tax and duties at customs.

USA standard shipping: $4.99

International postal order - typically delivered within 4-10 working days.
Free standard shipping on orders over $100.

USA express shipping: $6.99

We use DHL and orders are typically delivered within 1-3 working days.

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• We are unable to ship orders to PO boxes.
• Product prices on this website are always shown in US dollars (USD $) and exclude tax - tax is not applicable as orders are fulfilled from the UK.

Worldwide Delivery

• We deliver to more than 50 countries.
• Shipping is charged at cost - please note that duties may apply.
• Please allow 3-7 working days for delivery within Europe and 5-12 days to all other destinations. Includes order tracking.  
• If you are located within the United Kingdom or Europe, we recommended switching to our UK website.
• International deliveries might currently take a little longer due to the global coronavirus situation. Please refer to the webpage of our international delivery provider DHL to confirm the number of days it takes to receive your order and whether they currently ship to your country.
• Most international delivery prices are dependent on the size and weight of your order and where it is being sent. You'll be shown the final price of shipping in the checkout, before payment, once we have your address and order details.
• Long distance shipping and short-term exposure to high temperatures will not compromise the viability of our products. Customers living in very hot countries should store the products out of direct sunlight and refrigerate if the option is available.

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