Navigating the probiotic aisle can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to select the right product for your precious little ones. Read on for our guide to kids probiotics and how they may support their tiny tummies, immunity and more.
Guide to Probiotics for Children: What to Look For
Babies (from birth):
Inner Health Plus Baby and Kids Probiotic is a powder designed for babies and children from birth to 12 years. It contains specially selected probiotic strains to support gut health and digestive wellbeing, immunity and ear health and helps to maintain good gut bacteria during antibiotic use. Plus Baby and Kids is non-flavoured and has a naturally sweet taste. For older babies and kids, it can be mixed into water, juice, milk or formula or sprinkled on cereal or food. For younger babies it can be added to formula or expressed breast milk or as advised by your healthcare professional.
Babies 6 Months +:
Inner Health Plus Baby Probiotic Drops is a convenient liquid probiotic specifically developed for babies and toddlers from 6 months old. It contains 200 million live bacteria to contribute to a healthy digestive tract, immunity and the development of good bacteria. Plus Baby Probiotic Drops can be directly placed into your baby’s inner cheek, liquid or food or alternatively added to water, juice or milk (warm or cold).
Children Taking Antibiotics:
For gut health and restoration during and following a course of antibiotics, consider Inner Health Kids Probiotic. This powder formulation contains three key probiotic strains to help restore the balance of good gut bacteria and support a normal, healthy gastrointestinal system. Inner Health Kids is non-flavoured and can be mixed with water, juice, formula or milk (warm or cold) or sprinkled on cereal or food. It can even be taken directly off the spoon, if this is the most convenient way for your child to take it.
Kids 2+ Who Prefer Flavoured Milks:
Inner Health Plus Kids Daily Defence Probiotic is a natural strawberry flavoured powder that supports gut health and general wellbeing, aids immunity, maintains ear health and supports good gut bacteria during antibiotic use. It can be mixed into milk for a delicious strawberry milkshake-style drink that little fusspots will love.
Fussy or Older Children Where Taste is King:
If you want your child to take probiotics without the fuss, consider Inner Health Kids 3-in-1 Probiotic Gummies. These delicious gummies are taste-tested and approved by real kids. They contain two probiotic strains plus a prebiotic to nourish their gut health with no hidden nasties including added sugar, artificial sweeteners, colours, flavours or preservatives.
Children 2+ Who Often Have Coughs or Runny Noses:
Inner Health Immune Booster Kids Probiotic is a specialised probiotic powder designed to boost immune function in kids. It reduces the frequency and duration of common cold symptoms including runny noses and coughs and even reduces the number of days absent from childcare or school due to common colds. Immune Booster Kids is non-flavoured, with a naturally sweet taste and can be mixed into water, juice or milk or sprinkled on cereal or food to bolster your little one’s immune health.
Kids with Hayfever or Seasonal Allergies:
Made with clinically researched ingredients, Hayfever Relief Kids Probiotic help reduce and relieve symptoms associated with hayfever, allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergies including a runny or dripping nose and post-nasal drip for enhanced nasal breathing. Hayfever Relief Kids has been shown to reduce symptoms of seasonal allergies by 50%*. These unflavoured powder sachets can be mixed into water, juice, formula or milk or sprinkled on cereal or food.
Children with Eczema or Dermatitis:
Inner Health Eczema Shield Kids Probiotic is a specialised probiotic powder with two key probiotic strains plus vitamin D, since eczema can be linked to low vitamin D levels in children. When sun exposure is limited, Eczema Shield Kids helps reduce the occurrence of eczema and allergy symptoms, relieves symptoms of mild eczema such as itching and supports skin health, healing and repair. Like the other powder formulas, it can be mixed into water, juice, formula or milk or sprinkled on food.
BONUS: Support for Mums in Need of a Calm Mind & Comfortable Gut:
Mothers are notorious for putting everyone else’s needs before their own. But probiotics are just as important for mums as they are for her children. Inner Health Women’s 5-in-1 Probiotic is a multi-benefit formula, specifically designed for women with 4 heavily researched probiotic strains beneficial to the female body, plus activated folate and vitamin B12. Women’s 5-in-1 probiotic is an easy addition to the routine of even the busiest of mums as you only need one capsule a day to get these 5 incredible benefits.
- Helps to calm the mind and support a healthy stress response
- Promotes healthy digestion and relieves bloating
- Enhances immunity
- Maintains urinary tract health
- Supports healthy vaginal flora and hormone levels
*Average symptom score reduction based on 8 weeks of continuous use.
