Since using these drops my 10 month old has not had any infections or cold, and he seem to have had none since starting these! Easy to use, now part of our daily routine and would not be with out them!!! Highly recommended to all parents
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Baby Drops Probiotics
30 servings |1 month's supply
Bestseller
Dr Sasivimol Ahmed
PhD, PG Dip (Personalised Nutrition), BSc (Food Science)
A favourite with mums; easy-to-administer drops containing a friendly bacteria strain that is incredibly well researched for babies.
Who is it for?
Especially formulated for newborns and babies, Optibac Probiotics Baby Drops is a completely natural and vegan liquid probiotic supplement. Clinically trialled in thousands of infants and shown to support digestion and immune health.
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Key benefits
Probiotics for babies
Dietary supplement for newborns from birth onwards; infants, babies and young children. Suitable for both breastfed and bottle-fed babies.
- Probiotics for babies Suitable for use from birth and designed especially for use in newborns, infants and young children
- Highly researched Contains the world-renowned probiotic strain, B. breve M-16V®, researched in thousands of babies and children in gold standard clinical trials
- Scientifically proven Shown to survive stomach acidity and reach the gut alive, where it helps maintain balance in the baby’s gut flora by increasing levels of Bifidobacteria
- Gut and immune support B. breve M-16V® has been shown to support digestion and immune health, and to complement the infant gut flora*
- A more natural option Vegan and gluten free, and absolutely no added sugars, artificial flavors or colors
- Flavourless liquid drops formula Easy-to-use baby probiotic drops; can be administered directly into baby’s mouth*, on a spoon or mixed into cool milk or food
- Complementary product Safe alongside medication for colic and reflux
- Award-winning probiotic supplement for babies Winner of 2020 National Parenting Product Awards and Nutra Ingredients Asia Award 2019 for Ingredient of the Year: Infant Nutrition
- Most trusted by UK parents Optibac is the brand of friendly bacteria supplements most trusted by parents in the UK†
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Recommended use
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 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
- Can be given at the same time as medications for colic relief
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 (77 °F). Once the bottle has been opened, use within 30 days.
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.
This is a dietary 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.
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Ingredients
Probiotic cultures: Bifidobacterium breve M-16V®; Medium Chain Triglyceride oil (plant source); Emulsifier: mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (plant source)
Net volume: 10 ml
Each serving guarantees 1 billion CFU.
Suitability
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Dairy free
- Soy free
- Gluten free
- No added sugars
- Free from artificial flavorings, colorings and preservatives
- Yeast free
- GMO free
- No chemicals or parabens
Format Liquid drop CFU 1 billion Recommended Use 8 drops daily Age Range Newborn to 3 years -
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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
Baby probiotics are food supplements containing friendly bacteria naturally found in a baby’s gut, such as Bifidobacteria. An imbalance in a baby's gut microbiome may cause occasional digestive upsets or gas. Supplementing with good bacteria can help maintain balance in the developing infant gut flora1,2.
Reference
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.
Probiotics are very safe for babies1,2. You don’t need to worry about ‘overdosing’, but there’s no reason to use more than they need. Optibac Probiotics Baby Drops gives the recommended dose of 1 billion live probiotic 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
Research has shown that giving infants certain probiotic strains, such as Bifidobacterium breve M-16V®, can help to increase levels of other good Bifidobacteria in the developing infant gut1,2. Bifidobacterium breve M-16V® has also been shown to soothe colic3 and improve allergies4. They're a highly recommended natural supplement for colic relief in babies3.
Reference
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/
4. Enomoto T et al. (2014). Effects of bifidobacterial supplementation to pregnant women and infants in the prevention of allergy development in infants and on faecal microbiota. Allergol Int, 63: 575-85.
Choose baby probiotic supplements which are designed especially for the infant microbiome1. Optibac Probiotics Baby Drops contains an award-winning probiotic strain tested in over 4000 formula and breastfed newborns2, babies, and young children3.
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
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
It can be tricky giving probiotics to a baby, but Optibac Probiotics 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.
Supporting the microbiome in early years can be very worthwhile. Optibac Probiotics Baby Drops is designed for daily, ongoing use in new-borns, babies, and young children, to support their developing gut flora. But like other colic relief drops, they can also be given as and when required.
We recommend giving baby probiotics 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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| Age/Life Stage | 0-3 years | 0-12 years |
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| Dosage | 8 drops daily | 1-2 daily |
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| With FOS/Prebiotic | ||
| Added Nutrients | Vitamin D | |
| RRP | $24.99 | $22.99 |