A good probiotic supplement for toddlers?

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8/28/11 at 4:07pm

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Anyone have any suggestions of good probiotic supplements for kids (DS is 3 1/2), besides the gummy-type kind?

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8/28/11 at 4:17pm

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Lifeway kefir might be a good option.They have a varietyof products,flavors,and some soy alternatives for those allergic to dairy.

http://www.lifeway.net

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8/28/11 at 4:20pm

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I do give him the Lifeay Kefir yogurt, but do they actually sell supplements too? I checked out their site and didn't see that they sold them.

Also, when giving probiotics, is that something you need to consult the doctor for? I didn't think you need to but I was just on Mercola's site and he said to check with your doctor or ped first

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8/29/11 at 12:44am

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Garden of Life Probiotics Kids http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Probiotics-Kids-3-4-Ounce/dp/B004H9O4VG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314603820&sr=8-2

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8/29/11 at 4:59am

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I think the *check with your doctor* is something that helps them avoid any legal issues with things they write.Unless there is an allergy to milk I can not imagine the kefir causing a problem.

No,they do not seem to sell anything in pill or powder form,but I have read the *activity* of such probiotics is far lower than that of the live cultured milk and soy products.

You are lucky your child takes the lifeway.My son will only drink it as a medicine in one of those medicine measuring cups,lol.

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8/29/11 at 5:16am

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