Baby's Jarro Dophilus VS. Kefir

Do some research on the yeast in Kefir. A nicely balance kefir will produce a beneficial yeast that will help cure common yeast problems. However, a kefir that is not balanced with agrivate yeast. My first kefir grains produced a kefir that was not balanced and I had yeast issues because of it. I stopped drinking kefir. Then I got a new batch of grains that are amazing and I have had no issues with yeast at all. If the batch smells overpowering with yeast then you know it's not balanced. However, you can correct the problem by fermenting the live grains with the powder kefir starter and that should balance the yeast out. There is more probiotic in 1tbsp of kefir then there is in a whole cup of yoghurt. I imagine there is a ton more than in the probiotic suppliment as well.

That said I have to start giving ds a probiotic suppliment as he has dairy causing eczema. I would love to find some water grains so he can start drinking kefir again.

Keliholly,
I thought I would quickly share my tried and true solution for yeast diaper rash, since you mentioned your ds is prone to it.
Use the following as a diaper wipe solution during each diaper change. Pat dry

1 1/2 cups distilled water made into calendula tea
Steep this with dried calendula flowers (health food store) for an hour or so to make a nice strong "tea".

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 drop tea tree essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil

take care

Baby Jarrow is bifidus dominent.

There is research showing the only time we are bifidus dominent is when we are exclusively nursing so it is an inappropriate supplement when babies have graduated to solid foods.

For yeast problems, the Specific Carbohydrate Diet is the best:

www.pecanbread.com
www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info

For ASD kids (or anyone with leaky gut or digestive issues), Karen DeFelice's book is a must read:
www.enzymestuff.com