OptiBac For Your Baby is a high quality live culture probiotic liquid drops designed especially for babies and young children. These friendly bacteria probiotic supplements are scientifically researched and suitable from birth.
For Your Baby contains 1 billion probiotics per daily dose of Bifidobacterium breve M-16V®. For Your Baby has been shown to support gut health, immunity and inhibit pathogens associated with colic.
These easy to administer, flavourless drops can be added to room temperature formula or expressed breast milk, administered directly from the dropper into babies mouth or conveniently added to your little one's favourite foods.
How does it work:
- M-16V® adheres to and colonises the gut lining, which in turn promotes a healthy Bifidobacterium dominant microbiome and inhibits pathogens, including those associated with colic. With 70% of the immune system lying in the gut, For Your Baby also communicates with the immune system to boost natural immunity and modulate inflammatory responses helping to keep your baby healthier and happier.
- Research has shown that OptiBac Probiotics For Your Baby helps to promote a healthy microbiome, reduce levels of pathogens associated with colic, improve symptoms in allergy and eczema-prone babies and could even help significantly reduce asthma-like symptoms such as wheezing and noisy breathing.
- This safe, natural, flavourless product is suitable for vegans and free from sugar, artificial colours, preservatives, dairy and gluten.
- Unlike many other live culture supplements, For Your Baby does not require refrigeration and the liquid is shelf stable if stored in a dry place below 25°c.** There are 30 servings in each bottle. Once opened, use within 30 days.
- All OptiBac Probiotics strains are thoroughly researched and documented, so you can be confident you're giving your baby a safe, high-quality supplement.
Directions: As a food supplement, baby Drops can be given to infants from birth to 3 years old, with the following recommendations. For best results give 0.3ml (8 drops) daily. 8 drops contain a minimum of 1 billion live Bifidobacterium breve M-16V®. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Shake the bottle well before each use - separation is natural. Discard the original lid. Administer 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. Can be given at the same time as medications for colic relief. Do not wash the dropper.
+Refrigerate if using dropper directly into the mouth – otherwise, no refrigeration is necessary when stored in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Once the bottle has been opened, use within 30 days.
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. Keep out of reach of children.
This is a food supplement and is not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose any medical conditions. Probiotics for colic 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.
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.
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
Contains 1 billion live cultures per serving.
Suitability
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- No Dairy
- Soy free
- Gluten free
- No added sugars
- Free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives
- Yeast free
- GMO free
- No chemicals or parabens
What are live cultures for babies?
Live cultures for babies are food supplements containing friendly bacteria naturally found in a baby’s gut, such as Bifidobacteria. They can help to maintain balance in the developing infant gut flora.
Can you give a baby too many friendly bacteria?
Live cultures are very safe for babies (1,2). You don’t need to worry about ‘overdosing’, but there’s no reason to use more than they need. Optibac Baby Drops gives the recommended dose of 1 billion live cultures in just 8, easy-to-administer drops.
Reference
(1). Abe F, Muto M, Yaeshima T, et al. Safety evaluation of probiotic bifidobacteria by analysis of mucin degradation activity and translocation ability. Anaerobe. 2010;16(2):131-136. doi:10.1016/j.anaerobe.2009.07.006 (2). Athalye-Jape G, Rao S, Simmer K, Patole S. Bifidobacterium breve M-16V as a Probiotic for Preterm Infants: A Strain-Specific Systematic Review. J Parenter Enter Nutr. 2018;42(4):677-688. doi:10.1177/0148607117722749
Do babies need friendly bacteria?
Parents may wonder if live cultures are good for babies. We know that the best friendly bacteria supplements for babies incorporate highly researched strains such as Bifidobacterium breve M-16V® which can help to increase levels of other good Bifidobacteria in the developing infant gut (1,2). They're a highly recommended natural supplement for babies (3). Another time when live cultures for babies are highly recommended is after a course antibiotics.
References
(1). Li, Y et al. (2004). Effects of Bifidobacterium breve supplementation on intestinal flora of low birth weight infants. Pediatr. Int, 46: 509-515 (2). Chua, MC et al. (2017). Effect of synbiotic on the gut microbiota of Cesarean delivered infants. A randomised, double blind, multicenter study. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 65 (1): 102-106. (3). NHS: Colic. (2022). Retrieved 6 October 2022, from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/colic/
How do I choose the best friendly bacteria for my baby?
Choose live cultures supplements for your baby which are designed for the infant microbiome(1). Optibac Baby Drops supplement contains an award-winning friendly bacteria strain tested in over 4000 formula and breastfed newborns(2), babies, and young children(3).
References
(1). Abe F, Muto M, Yaeshima T, et al. Safety evaluation of probiotic bifidobacteria by analysis of mucin degradation activity and translocation ability. Anaerobe. 2010;16(2):131-136. doi:10.1016/j.anaerobe.2009.07.006 (2). Athalye-Jape G, Rao S, Simmer K, Patole S. Bifidobacterium breve M-16V as a Probiotic for Preterm Infants: A Strain-Specific Systematic Review. J Parenter Enter Nutr. 2018;42(4):677-688. doi:10.1177/0148607117722749 (3). Van Der Aa LB, Van Aalderen WMC, Heymans HSA, et al. Synbiotics prevent asthma-like symptoms in infants with atopic dermatitis. Allergy Eur J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2011;66(2):170-177. doi:10.1111/j.1398-9995.2010.02416.x
For how long should my baby take live cultures?
Ideally, friendly bacteria supplements like Optibac Baby Drops are best given to new-borns, babies, and young children, on a daily, ongoing basis, to help complement their developing gut flora. But like other colic relief drops, they can be given as and when required.
How do I give friendly bacteria to a breastfed baby?
It can be tricky giving supplements to a breastfed baby, but Baby Drops easy-to-use dropper makes this simple. You can drop the liquid onto on a nipple, clean finger, or spoon; add to cool, non-acidic drinks, or directly into baby’s mouth.
When is the best time of day to give baby live cultures?
We recommend giving live cultures with the first feed or meal of the day. This helps the delicate friendly bacteria pass safely through your baby’s tummy and into the gut.
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