For your baby

Recommended dose

For best results give 8 drops daily. One dose consists of a minimum of 1 billion live Bifidobacterium breve M-16V^®. Do not exceed recommended daily dosage.

Instructions for use

Shake bottle well before each use - separation is natural.

Discard original lid.

Give 0.3ml as indicated on dropper (8 drops) in any of the following ways:

• Directly into the mouth*
• On a spoon
• In a bottle of formula milk or expressed breast milk
• On a clean finger (one drop at a time)
• On the nipple (a drop or two at a time)
• For older children, mix the drops into cool food or drinks

Do not wash the dropper.

Storage instructions

*Refrigerate if using dropper directly into the mouth – otherwise no refrigeration necessary when stored in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Once the bottle has been opened, use within 30 days.

Customer questions

All questions answered by friendly bacteria experts Dr Aisling Dwyer MB BCh BAO (Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics), MSc (Personalised Nutrition) and Dr Kate Stephens PhD (Food and Microbial Sciences) BSc(Hons) Medical Microbiology.

How do I give live cultures to a breastfed baby?

It can be tricky giving supplements to a breastfed baby, but ‘For your baby’ makes this simple. The easy-to-use dropper allows you to either gently drop the liquid into baby’s mouth, on a nipple or clean finger, give it on a spoon, or add it to a cool, non-acidic drink.

When is the best time of day to give baby live cultures?

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

For how long should my baby take live cultures?

Whether your baby is newborn, one month old, or one year old, ‘For your baby’ is designed for daily, ongoing use.

Can you give a baby too many live cultures?

Live cultures are very safe for babies and you cannot ‘overdose’, so don’t worry about giving them too much. However, there’s no reason to use more than they need. ‘For your baby’ gives the recommended dose of 1 billion live cultures in just 8, easy-to-administer drops.

Safety

Live cultures are not recommended for those with serious medical conditions, e.g. those who are severely immunosuppressed, have pancreatitis, are in the ICU (very premature babies), 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 and sight of children.

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 babies and children 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

• Medium chain triglyceride oil (plant source)
• Live cultures: Bifidobacterium breve M-16V^®
• Emulsifier: mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (plant source).

Net volume: 10 ml

Check bottom of pack for Best Before Date.

Sugar free. Suitable for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free or soy-free diets. GMO free.
Free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives typically found in other food & drinks containing probiotics. No chemicals or parabens.

This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.

Customer questions

All questions answered by friendly bacteria experts Dr Aisling Dwyer MB BCh BAO (Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics), MSc (Personalised Nutrition) and Dr Kate Stephens PhD (Food and Microbial Sciences) BSc(Hons) Medical Microbiology.

Is ‘For your baby’ a dairy-free and vegan supplement?

Yes, ‘For your baby’ is dairy-free and vegan. This means it is one of the best good bacteria supplements for babies with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

Customer reviews

• We love this probiotic, and so does baby Jack! We give it daily and I'm really reassured that we're doing all we can to support his microbiome from the start.

  Sali - 10th November 2020

• After having my baby I discussed with my friend Sarah, a nutritionist and she recommended these. I would really recommend these baby drops, really easy and convenient to give to babies, unlike the sachets, they have been amazing for my daughter in maintaining her bowels movements and improving her skin. Highly recommended!!

  Ami - 19th October 2020

• After reading up about the importance of the microbiome and on discussing it with my friend, who is a nutritionist and recommended this product, I felt it was important to give my toddler an additional probiotic supplement to support this, particularly as he was born via C- section. My toddler has also had intermittent issues with his bowels, most notably a lactose intolerance in the first year of life as he was unfortunately formula fed due to issues with breastfeeding. I was happy with this product, it was relatively easy to administer although my toddler is a massive wrigglebum so it took a few goes sometimes! It was reassuring to know that if the dropper touched his mouth (which inevitably it did!) I could store the product in the fridge without the contents being compromised. My toddlers digestive system appears to be in good order since taking this product, he has less wind and less loose, offensive poos. I would certainly recommend this product for anyone who is looking for a good quality probiotic for their baby or child.

  Aly Wyld - 23rd July 2020

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