03/01/2026
➡️ I changed my mind ⬅️
That’s not something I say often when it comes to children’s health.
As a pediatric naturopathic doctor specializing in homeopathy and natural remedies, I used to believe that babies should wait until they are 6 months old to start taking probiotics.
My thinking was that it would give the gut more time to mature and rely on the mother’s breastmilk or formula to deliver the baby’s needs.
💗But, I have changed my mind.
Thanks to new technology, we can now test even the youngest babies for their gut microbiome.
And, even with a healthy diet, lifestyle, and unmedicated birth, my own baby still tested low in certain species, making her susceptible to eczema and allergies.
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This realization (along with all the other test results I saw from hundreds of babies) made me understand that every baby can benefit from probiotics, regardless of the mother’s diet or lifestyle.
➡️I now recommend that every infant start taking an infant-specific probiotic, even if it’s not every single day.
Starting with once a week can give your baby a better chance at optimal health as she grows.
**BUT EVEN BETTER! If you can afford it…. I recommend testing their stool to find out your child’s exact needs! Check out .health and use code ELANA20 for $20 off a kit.
As a mom, I understand the importance of giving your child the best chance at optimal health. For infant probiotics, always look for specific species for the infant microbiome like Bifidobacterium infantis.
I love sharing my favorite products with you so you can feel confident as a Doctor Mom! I’m now a believer that probiotics, starting in infants, can play an important role in that journey.
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