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Gluten free
During pregnancy
Vegetarian
During breastfeeding
OptiBac 'For babies & children' is a high quality children's live cultures and fibre supplement, containing three well-researched friendly bacteria strains, Bifidobacterium infantis Rosell-33, Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52, and Bifidobacterium bifidum Rosell-71, along with natural FOS fibres.
Created especially for babies, toddlers, and children up to 12 years old.
Available to buy in three pack sizes of 10, 30 or 90 sachets.
All questions answered by gut experts Dr Aisling Dwyer MB BCh BAO (Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics), MSc (Personalised Nutrition) and Kerry Beeson BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist.
Live cultures are very safe for children1 and it's not thought to be possible to ‘overdose’ on them, so don’t worry about giving your child too many. However, there’s no reason to use more than they need and in general, it is best to give them the recommended dosage. OptiBac ‘For babies & children’ provides the recommended daily dose of 3-6 billion of friendly bacteria (depending on age) in just 1-2 sachets.
Yes, OptiBac ‘For babies & children’ is vegetarian. It does not contain any dairy as an ingredient but does contain traces of lactose (see information on lactose intolerance in the Ingredients section). It is also gluten-free, making it suitable for those with coeliac disease.
1. Manzano S, De Andrés J, Castro I, Rodríguez JM, Jiménez E, Espinosa-Martos I. Safety and tolerance of three probiotic strains in healthy infants: A multi-centre randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Benef Microbes. 2017;8(4):569-578. doi:10.3920/BM2017.0009
+As determined in an independent survey of 1000 British women.
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5 Easy Ways To Take For Babies & Children:
OptiBac 'For babies & children' does not require refrigeration and sachets can be used on the go. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C and out of direct sunlight.
All questions answered by gut experts Dr Aisling Dwyer MB BCh BAO (Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics), MSc (Personalised Nutrition) and Kerry Beeson BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist.
Kids’ live cultures are dietary supplements specially designed for use by infants and children. Certain species and strains of bacteria are more commonly found 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. OptiBac ‘For babies & children’ contains strains of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli which have been researched in children.
When choosing a friendly bacteria supplement for your child, you need to feel confident that it’s safe, well-researched, and contains bacteria which are suitable for your child's needs. It's best to choose a supplement which has been specifically researched and designed for kids. OptiBac ‘For babies & children’ is a high-quality, award-winning live culture supplement, clinically tested in hundreds of babies1 and young children2,3,4.
It is best to give OptiBac ‘For babies & children’ in the morning with the first meal of the day. This is when stomach acidity is at its most neutral, ensuring that the live cultures all pass safely through the harsh stomach environment. Giving the supplement with food also helps to buffer stomach acid and helps to assist the transit of the bacteria through the stomach and into the gut.
1. Manzano S, De Andrés J, Castro I, Rodríguez JM, Jiménez E, Espinosa-Martos I. Safety and tolerance of three probiotic strains in healthy infants: A multi-centre randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Benef Microbes. 2017;8(4):569-578. doi:10.3920/BM2017.0009
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. Stojković A, Simović A, Bogdanović Z, Banković D, Poskurica M. Clinical trial / experimental study (consort compliant): Optimal time period to achieve the effects on synbiotic-controlled wheezing and respiratory infections in young children. Srp Arh Celok Lek. 2016;144(1-2):38-45. doi:10.2298/SARH1602038S
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
Live cultures 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.
Each sachet guarantees 3 billion live cultures and 0.75g FOS fibres.
Suitable for vegetarian, gluten free, yeast-free diets. GMO free. Sugar free. Free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives typically found in other food & drinks containing probiotics. No chemicals or parabens.
Please note this product may contain tiny traces of dairy and/or soy* and is therefore not recommended for those with a strict allergy to dairy. However, those with lactose intolerance should be able to take this supplement with no issues.
* dairy/soy are present in the culture medium only then removed, however tiny residual traces may remain
If you have a specific question or need some advice on which product to choose please contact our Nutrition Team on +44 (0) 1264 318 881 or click on the link below for our contact form.
Need help choosing a product?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.
Since giving my daughter OptiBac 5 months ago, I highly recommend and can’t praise these enough.
My eldest has been taking these for a couple of years. It has definitely helped his immune system. The condition of his skin is improved (he has eczema). I started taking these after my youngest son was born. He's breastfeeding. What a difference they've made! We now have a happy baby and enjoyable evenings again! I seriously can't recommend these highly enough. Thank you OptiBac!