Great product! Have been giving it to my two toddlers in their yogurt every day. Really easy to add to anything really! So great to know they are getting loads of the good stuff 🙌
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Babies & Children Probiotics
90 sachets |3 months' supply
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Dr Sasivimol Ahmed
PhD, PG Dip (Personalised Nutrition), BSc (Food Science)
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is the world's most researched friendly bacteria strain, clinically trialled in infants and school children.
Who is it for?
Developed especially for babies and children, this probiotic supplement contains a unique blend of 3 of the most scientifically researched strains for children from birth to 12 years, as well as prebiotic FOS and added Vitamin D3. These strains have been shown to support digestive and immune health and wellbeing.
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Key benefits
Probiotics for children
Created especially for babies, toddlers, and children up to 12 years old.
- Highly researched Contains three high-quality probiotic strains, including L. rhamnosus GG, the most scientifically studied strain in the world
- Expertly formulated children’s probiotic Suitable for use from birth to 12 years, with strains of probiotic bacteria natural to the infant gut
- Gut and immune support Clinically trialled in thousands of infants and toddlers, and shown to support children’s digestive and immune health*
- Scientifically proven Shown to survive stomach acidity and reach the gut alive
- With prebiotics and Vitamin D3 Contains added prebiotic FOS to increase natural gut bacteria and Vitamin D3 to maintain immune health*
- A more natural option Vegetarian and gluten free, and no added sugars, artificial flavors or colors
- Easy to use Comes in a flavorless powder format that can be taken alone or mixed into cool, non-acidic food or drinks. No refrigeration necessary
- Most trusted by UK parents Optibac is the brand of friendly bacteria supplements most trusted by parents in the UK†
Probiotic strains
- Bifidobacterium breve M-16V®
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001
Added nutrients
- Vitamin D3
- Prebiotics FOS
General digestive
Complements gut bacteria
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Been using this product for just over a month with my 2.5 year old. The product is really easy to use, my only criticism would be that it makes water a little cloudy but no flavour so my little one doesn’t mention anything. I would suggest some squash if you know your child can be a bit fussy. Overall this has helped tremendously, my son’s eczema has cleared up quite a lot considering this time of year. He also had a cold which subsided much quicker than normal. Very impressed, I would highly recommend and continue to use them.
I have used this since my son was 8-9 months old and my goodness it works wonders with his eczema .. it’s the only reason I started using it as I’m well aware gut health is so important to help keep such conditions under control , every time I’ve stopped his eczema has come back but as soon as he takes this there is an instant difference and significant reduction in the itching and the over all inflammation this product is literally a life saver
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Preparation
- Best taken with a meal, preferably with breakfast.
- Simply mix with your child's favorite foods or drinks - sprinkle the powder over cereal, mix in with yogurt or dissolve in 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.
Recommended amount
Babies & Childres can be given to children, from birth to 12 year old with the following recommendations:
- Give one sachet daily.
- If desired or professionally directed, can be increased to 2 sachets a day.
Looking for a delicious alternative for children aged 3 years+? Try our new friendly bacteria fruit gummies for kids.
Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C (77°F) and out of direct sunlight.
If your children prefer drops or gummies, then check out our other highly researched, specifically formulated kids’ probiotic products in our Shop.
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. Keep out of reach of children.
Gut health supplements are not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If taking probiotic supplements for gut health, note that these should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy 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.
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Ingredients
Maltodextrin, prebiotic (FOS, 500mg), Probiotic blend: Bifidobacterium breve M-16V®, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001, Vitamin D3 (2.5mcg/100IU)
Suitability
- Vegetarian
- Dairy free
- Gluten free
- Yeast free
- Soy free
- GMO free
- No added sugars
- Free from artificial flavorings, colorings and preservatives
- No chemicals or parabens
Format Powder CFU 3 billion Added Ingredients Vitamin D3
FOS FibresRecommended Use 1 sachet daily Age Range Newborn to 12 years -
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Please note: Due to changes introduced by the US government, which affect duties and how goods are imported into the country, we are temporarily pausing shipments from the UK to the US. We apologise for any inconvenience.
A limited range of products is available direct in the US and some can also be purchased via the retailer Vitacost.
Customer Questions
All questions answered by probiotic experts Dr Kate Steed PhD (Food and Microbial Sciences) BSc(Hons) Medical Biology and Helen Morton BSc (Hons) DipION Nutritional Therapist
Probiotics are very safe1,2 and you can’t ‘overdose’ on them. But in general, it's best to stick to our recommended daily amount of 1-2 sachets - especially if your child takes other vitamin supplements containing Vitamin D – keep an eye on their daily Vitamin D intake. If you have any concerns, please contact our nutrition team.
Reference
1. Athalye-Jape G et al. (2017). Bifidobacterium breve M-16V as a probiotic for pretern infants: A strain specific review. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 42 (4): 677-688.
2. Manzoni, P. et al (2011) Routine Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG administration in VLBW infants: A retrospective, 6-year cohort study. Early Human Development (87) 35–38.
Yes, Optibac Probiotics Babies & Children is vegetarian, and it’s also gluten and dairy-free. There is no dairy present at any stage of the manufacturing, and the live cultures strains are vegan, but the added Vitamin D3 is vegetarian.
Optibac Probiotics Babies & Children is an ideal alternative to BioKult Infantis. Like BioKult Infantis, Optibac Probiotics Babies & Children probiotic sachets contain added Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) fibres to maintain natural gut bacteria, and Vitamin D to support immune health. But unlike BioKult Infantis, Optibac Probiotics Babies & Children is dairy-free, vegetarian, and contains the world's most researched live cultures strain1, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, extensively studied in infants and children.
Reference
1. Dronkers, T. M. G., Ouwehand, A. C. and Rijkers, G. T. (2020) ‘Global analysis of clinical trials with probiotics’, Heliyon, 6(7). doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04467.
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