18/09/2025
🌱 What Your Child’s Gut Health Says About Their Growth
Did you know your child’s gut is like their “second brain”? A healthy microbiome doesn’t just support digestion—it plays a big role in their immunity, mood, focus, and overall development.
✨ When their gut is healthy, you’ll notice:
Smooth digestion, less tummy trouble
Stronger immune defenses
Better sleep and calmer mood
Improved focus and energy for learning and play
⚠️ When their gut is out of balance, it may show as:
Frequent colds or infections
Bloating, constipation, or diarrhea
Food sensitivities or skin issues
Irritability, low energy, or trouble concentrating
💡 How to support their growing gut:
Probiotics: Good bacteria that keep balance (found in yogurt, kefir, kimchi, or supplements).
Prebiotics: Fibers that feed those good bacteria (bananas, oats, onions, garlic).
Postbiotics: Compounds probiotics make that strengthen the gut and immune system.
👉 After antibiotics, children especially need help rebuilding their gut health with probiotics + prebiotic-rich foods.
✅ A strong gut means more than a happy tummy—it helps your child grow, learn, and thrive. Nourish their microbiome, and you’re supporting their whole development.
References:
• B**b to Food. (n.d.). 31 – Gut health and recovering from antibiotics with Dr Elisa Song. Retrieved from https://boobtofood.com/31-gut-health-and-antibiotic-recovery-2/
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• Healthy Kids Happy Kids. (n.d.). Get our free probiotic guide! Retrieved from https://healthykidshappykids.com/probiotic-guide/
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• Troscriptions LLC. (2025, September 12). Dr. Elisa Song | The role of gut health in childhood development [Podcast]. Smarter Not Harder. Retrieved from https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast/drelisasong?srsltid=AfmBOoqvMh62XJW-7EGtHLpanQ3snjxg-ILME2oP_fUFEYu4hJpPeWdz