Smidge Infant Probiotic

Smidge® Infant Probiotic (formerly GutPro® Infant)

Introducing this gentle, yet potent Infant Probiotic powder, with the same GutPro® Infant formula you know and love. Created in small batches, especially for your baby's developing digestive system.

One of the best selling infant probiotics with seven clinically-proven probiotic strains naturally found in healthy infants — to help colonize little intestines with beneficial bacteria from the start.

It may help with common baby digestive issues like colic, reflux (GERD), occasional mild diarrhea, constipation, and skin issues like mild rashes and eczema.* It also may ease irritability, providing satiation, lightness, and better rest for all of you.*

Bifidobacterium infantis, a strain that dominates in breastfed babies' intestines, comprises 50% of our formula, as studies show it supports a robust immune system, growth and healthy digestion.*

Just as important, Smidge® Infant Probiotic does not contain certain strains (or prebiotics) found in many commercial brands that can cause histamine intolerance, d-lactic acidosis or other adverse reactions.

You also won’t find common allergens, additives or fillers.

To give you even more peace of mind, we developed this clean Infant Probiotic blend following extensive research and feedback from doctors, certified health practitioners — and parents like you. Our strains are non-GMO, tested for purity and banked in recognized microbial culture collections — so you only get safe, natural baby probiotics for your snuggly bundle of joy.

Comes with a handy dosage spoon so you can measure the perfect amount for your little nugget. ;)

15 grams (750 servings), 1.45 billion CFUs per serving

FAQ

What strains were omitted from your Infant Probiotic, to avoid negative reactions?

We want nothing but gentleness for your baby. Smidge® Infant Probiotic does not contain certain strains found in other probiotics that can cause histamine intolerance, d-lactic acidosis or other adverse reactions.* This means no strains that produce d-lactate, no streptococcus thermophilus, no spore-forming strains; and only histamine-neutral and histamine-degrading strains. It also does not contain prebiotics.

Does Smidge® Infant Probiotic contain prebiotics?

There are no prebiotics in Smidge® Infant Probiotic. This is because prebiotics like inulin and maltodextrin are often included in other commercial brands as fillers, yet can feed pathogens and cause negative reactions in people with sensitive digestive systems.

Breast milk already has its own unique prebiotics. And prebiotics have been added to infant formulas with beneficial effects. But bottom line, we want parents to be able to carefully develop their children's diets according to their unique situations.

Is the Infant Probiotic freeze-dried or live?

Smidge® Infant Probiotic is comprised of freeze-dried bacteria. Old school probiotics contained live cultures that died in transit due to warm temperatures. Freeze-dried bacteria can withstand warmer temperatures during transit.

If a baby is breastfed, do they not need this product?

We know fed is best. 😊 Regardless of whether your baby is breastfeeding or takes her nourishment from the bottle, a premium infant probiotic can help colonize little intestines with beneficial bacteria from the start, and offer digestive comfort, regularity and immunity.*

Smidge® Infant Probiotic consists of 50% Bifidobacterium infantis, which dominates in breastfed babies' intestines. This is also beneficial for nursing mom to baby, because the amount of healthy bacteria baby receives is dependent on mom's diet and microbiome. And let's face it, new moms do all the things, so sometimes getting all four food groups in can be a feat, and therefore, we need probiotic supplementation (Plus, balanced gut bacteria make it possible for babies to digest breast milk effectively, and to gain the milk's full nutritional benefits.*)

See, newborns are exposed to their mother's bacteria when making their way down the birth canal. This kicks off the production of good and sometimes pathogenic bacteria in the baby's GI tract.

All of this means the right blend of beneficial bacteria — in the form of probiotic-rich foods and clean supplements — is the life force inside you and your little one. And gut flora is responsible for how your kiddies respond to almost everything, from their pitter-patter of little feet to their grown-up steps on their health journeys.

Can you ship Smidge® Infant Probiotic powder in hot temperatures?

Yes! Smidge® Infant Probiotic (and all of our probiotics!) can be shipped when it's hot outside. Smidge® probiotics are freeze-dried, so they hold up well to warm temperatures.

Alternately, please pick up this probiotic at our pharmacy at 1265 West Broadway Vancouver BC. Please give us a call prior to your visit and we will set it aside for you.