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Let’s be honest, life with a newborn is anything but easy. As a mom, I’ve learned two important lessons: first, you need a parent tribe (you know, the people you can go to for anything and everything) and second, you need a short list of brands you trust. These two things will make your life so much easier.
There are a few brands that top my short list, including Swedish healthcare company BioGaia. I was first introduced to this brand at our pediatrician’s office, when my infant had to go on antibiotics. I immediately started researching the probiotic and after hearing that it was safe and effective, the rest was history!* Both my daughters took the Protectis Baby Drops with Vitamin D ($32.99), which helped to ease common digestive discomfort, reduce crying and fussing and reinforce the gut bacteria we know is so important for a calm and comfortable baby.*
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- Safe and effective from infancy*
- Free from dairy, gluten, soy & artificial flavors or colors
- Can ease colic, constipation, fussiness and more*
- Contains probiotics naturally found in breastmilk
- Option with Vitamin D
- Over 30 years of research and clinical studies
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- On the expensive side
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A safe and gentle solution to ease digestive discomfort*
First things first, what are probiotics? Rather than bore you with a lot of science-y language, we’ll keep it nice and simple. Probiotics are live bacteria that help keep our digestive system healthy. They promote the growth of good bacteria and help get rid of bad bacteria, which has a host of benefits like enhancing nutrient absorption, improving digestion, supporting a strong immune system, and yes…helping you poop.* I’ve been taking a high-quality probiotic for years and let me tell you, it’s worked wonders (my skin has never looked better, truly)!
So we know probiotics are great. And my fellow parents, you know from anecdotal experience that little babies are prone to digestive discomfort which often leads to colic, excessive spit-up, constipation, diarrhea, and overall fussiness. Really, a short list of stuff you do not want to deal with. This is where BioGaia comes in. Their scientifically-backed Baby Probiotic Drops ($24.99) are formulated specifically to help ease all the dreaded discomfort that comes with infancy.* They’re effective, gentle, and safe from the first day of birth for a full-term infant.*
Baby sleeps better + you sleep better = everyone is happy
Aside from helping baby feel more comfortable overall, do you know what calm and comfortable babies like to do? Sleep! I’m not saying there’s a silver bullet that improves baby sleep, but this one is definitely worth a try. It just makes sense: when baby’s tummy is comfortable, they sleep better. And then, you sleep better! And then, everyone is happier. Sounds like a win all parents want.
BioGaia’s Baby Probiotic Drops ($24.99) are also a bit of a silver bullet for colicky babies and can reduce crying, fussing, and general colic symptoms in as little as a week.* And as the most clinically studied probiotic for colic, I’m all in. Just 5 drops a day (given to baby on a teeny spoon) is all you need and it’s easy to make it part of the morning or bedtime routine.
But don’t just take our word for it. BioGaia is a true industry leader, backed by science with over 30 years of research and 260+ clinical studies. According to the brand, “We love science. It’s what we do. Behind our products, you will find over 200,000 hours of probiotic research.”
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Infant digestive discomfort can lead to everything from colic to excessive spit-up, constipation, and fussiness – concerns BioGaia's Probiotic Drops are specifically formulated to address.* The drops are gentle, effective, and safe for full-term infants from the first day of birth. They're the most clinically studied probiotic for colic, and they're proven to reduce crying, fussing, and colic symptoms in as little as a week.
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Only the best research-backed ingredients, and none of the ones you don’t want
When it comes to food, medicine, supplements, or really anything I’m putting in my children’s bodies, I want to know that I can trust it 100%. When I first discovered BioGaia at our pediatrician’s office, we were off to a great start, and my own research just solidified just how trustworthy and high-quality this brand is. Their products are made with the best ingredients, including probiotics naturally found in breastmilk (how cool is that?!). And I really geeked when I found out that their patented probiotic L. reuteri is clinically proven to reach the gut alive, meaning you know it’s really going to work.* What really sealed the deal for me though is the version of the drops that includes 400 IU vitamin D3. Most pediatricians will recommend giving your baby a vitamin D supplement from birth, and I love that this one already has it. Kind of like getting a two for one, and who doesn’t like a deal?
But we all know what’s not in the bottle is just as important as what is. BioGaia’s products are made with non-gmo ingredients, and don’t contain any allergens, artificial colors, flavors, dairy, gluten, or soy.
If you’re a parent looking for digestive comfort or colic relief, are hoping for a better night sleep, or just passionate about your baby’s health, check out BioGaia’s full line of probiotics for babies and probiotics for children.* Use code QUALITY10 for 10% off.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
