Of late, I’ve written a lot about how we stay healthy during cold and flu season. Many of the moms in my social network agree that illness has hit hard this winter and ironically, this week we’re all sick! Probiotics are a staple in our household, and everyone except my husband gets a daily dose of the immune supporting substance.
Probiotic means “for life” and the benefits for children, in particular, include the following:
- Supports their still-developing immune system
- May help reduce upset stomach
- Helps to reduce occasional diarrhea
- Helps reduce the length and severity of antibiotic-associated diarrhea
We originally started our son on probiotics for his food allergies, which manifest with skin and intestinal reactions. When my daughter was experiencing reflux and slow weight gain, we started her on probiotics as well. My son’s intestinal upset subsided tremendously after months on probiotics and my daugther’s reflux improved (but didn’t completely resolve until she was close to 1 year old). Probiotics are now a regular part of our routine.
Photo Credit: Culturelle
Culturelle recently introduced a kid’s probiotic containing Lactobacillus CG. This specific “good bacteria” can effectively survive stomach acid and forms a strong barrier against bad bacteria. Culturelle for Kids is offered in a dairy-free, gluten-free powder that dissolves in cold foods or drinks. There is no odor or taste and my son, who’s been taking Culturelle, doesn’t seem to notice it when we mix it in his applesauce. We actually still use an infant probiotic with my daughter, although Culturelle is safe for infants.
Because we’ve been using probiotics for some time now, I can tell you that the biggest difference I’ve noticed in all of us is improved digestive health. It’s hard to know if they’ve been effective at warding off illness because we truly have had our share, given that my son is in preschool. Fortunately, we’ve never had the flu or something more serious than colds, viruses, and ear infections.
A 30-count box of Culturelle for Kids retails for $24.99 and products are available at pharmacies and online retailers nationwide.
I wrote this review while participating in a Mom Central Consulting blog tour on behalf of Culturelle. I received a Culturelle for Kids product sample and a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.
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