Babies

Supporting your baby's gut health from day one

From the moment of birth, your baby's gut starts to build a huge community of microbes, known as the microbiome. Our microbiome is established at birth when we are first exposed to bacteria via our mother and the environment we are born into. It then develops very quickly through the first six months of life and is fully established by around three years of age. 

The development and structure of the microbiome is influenced by many factors, including mode of birth (vaginal or caesarean section), feeding method (breast or formula milk), weaning choices, and medications (particularly antibiotics).

Our infant supplements contain our research-backed Lab4B blend of live bacteria and are designed to support microbiome development and balance through your baby's early years. 

Whether your baby is breast fed or formula fed, or transitioning to solid foods, our ProVen Biotics range is designed to support them at every stage. We have a product for your baby, suitable from birth, through their first years and into their toddler stage of life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When can I start giving my baby friendly bacteria?

ProVen Biotics baby products are suitable and safe from birth. Always check individual product guidance and speak to one of our product experts or a healthcare professional if you are unsure.

Are ProVen Biotics safe for daily use with infants?

Our baby products are designed for daily use and have been shown in clinical trials and ongoing product usage to be safe during pregnancy (for mother and baby) and for use from birth and long-term.

Do babies need additional friendly bacteria?

Establishment of a robust population of friendly bacteria in the gut (the microbiome) as soon after birth as possible, is critical in supporting the development of healthy immune and digestive systems.

Modern living conditions may inhibit or slow down the natural development of a normal microbiome, particularly for newborn babies, and ProVen Biotics baby products have been developed specifically for babies from birth up to three years of age.

What makes the ProVen Biotics baby products different to other brands?

Our baby products contain our own research-backed live bacteria blend known as Lab4B, which contains four strains of live bacteria - two Lactobacillus and two Bifidobacteria strains. These two species of bacteria are the most studied in the world and our four strains have been isolated from humans and researched together as a group in babies.

Can a baby have too many friendly bacteria?

Whilst there are no upper limits set for amounts of friendly bacteria, we recommend that you stick to the dose recommended on our packs for each individual product, particularly as some of our products also include other nutrients, which do have recommended upper limits.

If you would like to vary the amount of our live bacteria that you give to your baby, we recommend that you speak with one of our product experts before doing so.