Child health
Advancing children's health from birth through adolescence with clinically studied probiotic science
Shaping lifelong health from the very beginning
Healthcare professionals play a vital role in helping families understand the importance of a healthy gut. While many parents already appreciate the value of good nutrition, the role of the gut microbiota in children’s overall well‑being is often less familiar.
A balanced gut microbiota supports key aspects of early development, including:
✓ Immune function — helping children build strong natural defences
✓ Digestive health — supporting comfortable digestion and regularity
By offering evidence‑based guidance on nurturing a healthy microbiome, you empower parents to make informed choices that support their child’s long‑term health.
BioGaia® Protectis® BABY drops
The most researched probiotic for infant colic
- Clinically shown to reduce crying time by 56% at Day 14*
- Recommended by 6 international clinical guidelines
- Safe to use from birth
- Strain: L. reuteri Protectis® (L. reuteri DSM 17938)
- Product: oil suspension with neutral taste
- Daily dose: 5 drops
- Over 100 million products sold worldwide
BioGaia® Protectis® BABY drops with Vitamin D
Supports infant immune and digestive health
- Up to 67% less sick days from diarrhoea and Upper Respiratory Tract infections when taken daily^
- All the benefits of BioGaia Protectis drops with the added benefits of 10 μg Vitamin D**
- Strain: L. reuteri Protectis® (L. reuteri DSM 17938)
- Product: oil suspension with neutral taste
- Daily dose: 5 drops
BioGaia® Protectis® Kids Chewable Tablets
Two high-quality, patented bacterial strains that work synergistically to improve oral health.
- Up to 67% fewer sick days from diarrhoea and Upper Respiratory Tract infections when taken daily^
- Supports a healthy digestive system
- Assists healthy bone development in growing children
- Helps relieve mild gastrointestinal tract inflammation in children
- Supports beneficial gut and bowel flora
- Contains one of the world's most researched probiotic strain*
- Complements the natural microbiome
- Delicious Strawberry flavour and available in orange
BioGaia® Prodentis® Kids
Two high-quality, patented bacterial strains that work synergistically to improve oral health.
- For kids and teens
- Promotes healthy teeth and gums
- Helps reduce the build-up of dental plaque
- Helps reduce tooth decay when used in conjunction with good oral hygiene
- Daily usage reduces risk of developing caries (cavities) in children
- The world's most studied probiotic in dentistry
- Apple flavour
- 30-Day Supply (1 lozenge a day)
Probiotics for lifelong health
Supporting a healthy gut microbiota early in life may help lay the foundation for long-term health. Daily supplementation with clinically studied probiotic strains, such as Lactobacillus reuteri, can help promote a balanced gut environment by supporting beneficial bacteria and limiting the growth of harmful microorganisms.*
BioGaia’s probiotic strains have also been shown to help reduce the risk of gastrointestinal infections and diarrhoea in children, while supporting normal immune function.*
In addition, BioGaia’s probiotics may aid healthy digestion and nutrient absorption, helping to support children's overall health and wellbeing.
*According to Pubmed, April 2024. Recommended by ESPGHAN (Szajewska H.et al.2022) and WGO.
**Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system in children.
^Gutiérrez-Castrellón P et al. Pediatrics 2014;133:904-909. Funded by BioGaia AB Stockholm, Sweden.