{"id":163773,"date":"2024-02-20T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/do-toddlers-need-live-cultures\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T14:52:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T13:52:33","slug":"do-toddlers-need-live-cultures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/do-toddlers-need-live-cultures\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Toddlers Need Live Cultures? 5 Reasons To Consider Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Breastfed babies get a nice dose of live cultures from mom&#8217;s milk.<sup data-fn=\"b18d0a99-388e-41c2-8d80-5f5e6c1b1f6e\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#b18d0a99-388e-41c2-8d80-5f5e6c1b1f6e\" id=\"b18d0a99-388e-41c2-8d80-5f5e6c1b1f6e-link\">1<\/a><\/sup> But once they stop breastfeeding, keeping those good bacteria coming can be a bit of a puzzle, especially with toddlers who turn their noses up at anything that&#8217;s not chicken nuggets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re wondering if giving them our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/product\/kids-live-cultures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kids Live Cultures<\/a><\/strong> is a good idea, stick around! We&#8217;re about to dive into why these friendly bacteria are important for your little one&#8217;s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-giving-your-toddler-live-cultures-nbsp\">What are the benefits of giving your toddler live cultures?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It might sound counterintuitive to feed live bacteria to your child. Live cultures are bacteria, yes, but they&#8217;re not the bad kind. In fact, they help control the bad bacteria, yeast, and fungi, and maintain balance in the gut microbiome. As you will see below,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/live-cultures-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>live cultures for kids offer several health benefits<\/strong><\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-live-cultures-support-good-gut-health-in-children\">1) Live cultures support good gut health in children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the live cultures are ingested, they make their way to your child&#8217;s digestive tract, where they help <strong>break down food and extract the nutrients<\/strong>. They also <strong>help produce nutrients<\/strong> (like vitamin K and folic acid) and amino acids (like arginine and glutamine). <sup data-fn=\"b1a6580d-bf58-45a4-8701-25a6b98361a5\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#b1a6580d-bf58-45a4-8701-25a6b98361a5\" id=\"b1a6580d-bf58-45a4-8701-25a6b98361a5-link\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, <strong>live cultures help prevent infections<\/strong> like viral gastroenteritis, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and hospital-acquired diarrhea.<sup data-fn=\"a888ef9c-b219-40a5-a067-be3bdd8caaf9\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#a888ef9c-b219-40a5-a067-be3bdd8caaf9\" id=\"a888ef9c-b219-40a5-a067-be3bdd8caaf9-link\">3<\/a><\/sup> <sup data-fn=\"bc8278ee-dbba-45f7-9d29-e96d2e1136ca\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#bc8278ee-dbba-45f7-9d29-e96d2e1136ca\" id=\"bc8278ee-dbba-45f7-9d29-e96d2e1136ca-link\">4<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For constipated children, live cultures may also help <strong>increase stool frequency.<\/strong><sup data-fn=\"7daf6b27-a12f-48f0-a96d-8762c9c9f8e0\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#7daf6b27-a12f-48f0-a96d-8762c9c9f8e0\" id=\"7daf6b27-a12f-48f0-a96d-8762c9c9f8e0-link\">5<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-live-cultures-may-promote-healthy-skin-in-toddlers-and-young-kids\">2) Live cultures may promote healthy skin in toddlers and young kids<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/best-6-billion-cfu-kids-children-s-live-cultures-with-fibre-01.jpg\" alt=\"Intelligent Labs Kids Live Cultures and Fibre\" class=\"wp-image-241637\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/best-6-billion-cfu-kids-children-s-live-cultures-with-fibre-01.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/best-6-billion-cfu-kids-children-s-live-cultures-with-fibre-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/best-6-billion-cfu-kids-children-s-live-cultures-with-fibre-01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/best-6-billion-cfu-kids-children-s-live-cultures-with-fibre-01-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/best-6-billion-cfu-kids-children-s-live-cultures-with-fibre-01-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/best-6-billion-cfu-kids-children-s-live-cultures-with-fibre-01-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Over 10% of children below 10 years have eczema (aka atopic dermatitis). It&#8217;s an itchy skin condition that irritants like soap, pollen, or food allergies may trigger. Some infants get it at just a few months old, though most kids typically start presenting symptoms at around 2 years old.<sup data-fn=\"b07b60f8-0a6e-4123-9771-6c2e325d787a\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#b07b60f8-0a6e-4123-9771-6c2e325d787a\" id=\"b07b60f8-0a6e-4123-9771-6c2e325d787a-link\">6<\/a><\/sup>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that specific strains of&nbsp;<em>Lactobacillus<\/em>&nbsp;bacteria may <strong>significantly improve symptoms of eczema in children<\/strong>, with benefits persisting even after discontinuation of the supplement.<sup data-fn=\"8d5115f4-14b6-4281-877d-33426548ed3f\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#8d5115f4-14b6-4281-877d-33426548ed3f\" id=\"8d5115f4-14b6-4281-877d-33426548ed3f-link\">7<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-live-cultures-may-boost-your-child-s-immune-health\">3) Live cultures may boost your child&#8217;s immune health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving your child the&nbsp;<strong>best live cultures &amp; fibre supplement<\/strong>&nbsp;may protect them against a wide range of harmful organisms. There is, after all, a strong connection between our digestive and immune systems, primarily because <strong>most immune cells are found in the gut<\/strong>.<sup data-fn=\"bbce2c64-b2bf-4974-96fa-fe456425ca52\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#bbce2c64-b2bf-4974-96fa-fe456425ca52\" id=\"bbce2c64-b2bf-4974-96fa-fe456425ca52-link\">8<\/a><\/sup>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Live cultures <strong>activate certain immune cells<\/strong> in the gut, leading to the production of protective substances like antibodies and cytokines, which help protect your child against infection and disease.<sup data-fn=\"1810b944-b257-4d87-a876-fca2273d5bb3\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#1810b944-b257-4d87-a876-fca2273d5bb3\" id=\"1810b944-b257-4d87-a876-fca2273d5bb3-link\">9<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-live-cultures-may-help-fight-inflammation-and-support-weight-management\">4) Live cultures may help fight inflammation and support weight management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chronic inflammation is associated with many pediatric health issues<\/strong>, including childhood obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. The statistics on childhood obesity alone are shocking \u2013 nearly 41 million children under the age of 5 and over 340 million between 5 and 19 years old are either overweight or obese!<sup data-fn=\"85dfafd7-ecff-460a-bd4a-1da6a09b20c6\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#85dfafd7-ecff-460a-bd4a-1da6a09b20c6\" id=\"85dfafd7-ecff-460a-bd4a-1da6a09b20c6-link\">10<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, taking high-quality live cultures may help lower inflammation. In a study of 206 children who were either overweight or obese, <strong>live cultures significantly reduced their inflammation, decreased bad cholesterol levels, <\/strong>and<strong> increased adiponectin levels<\/strong>. Low adiponectin levels are associated with obesity-linked illnesses.<sup data-fn=\"9d93e3dd-738a-4149-9c5d-d32129cea87e\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#9d93e3dd-738a-4149-9c5d-d32129cea87e\" id=\"9d93e3dd-738a-4149-9c5d-d32129cea87e-link\">11<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, starting early with the right food choices for your child is challenging but necessary. It helps ensure they grow healthy and reduces the risk of serious health issues as adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Related article:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/food-intolerance-in-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>7 Signs of Food Intolerance in Children<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-live-cultures-may-offer-respiratory-health-benefits-to-children\">5) Live cultures may offer respiratory health benefits to children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Respiratory infections in young children shouldn&#8217;t be taken lightly. According to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/data\/gho\/indicator-metadata-registry\/imr-details\/3147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHO<\/a>, acute respiratory infections are responsible for almost 20% of all deaths of children under 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there is evidence that <strong>live cultures may help prevent colds and other respiratory tract infections (RTI) in kids<\/strong>. One study, with over 5000 subjects between the ages of 3 months and 7 years, reported that&nbsp;<strong><em>Lactobacillus<\/em>&nbsp;live cultures significantly reduced the duration of RTIs<\/strong>.<sup data-fn=\"420391d6-2abf-496c-ba4c-de006f7223f3\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#420391d6-2abf-496c-ba4c-de006f7223f3\" id=\"420391d6-2abf-496c-ba4c-de006f7223f3-link\">12<\/a><\/sup>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, Zhao et al. reviewed 23 studies involving 6,950 participants, ranging from infants to seniors. They found that live cultures helped <strong>decrease the chances of catching an RTI<\/strong>. For those who did get sick, live cultures helped <strong>reduce the frequency and duration of the infection<\/strong>. Moreover, they also <strong>lessened the need for antibiotics<\/strong> to treat RTIs.<sup data-fn=\"680398df-f75a-42ee-81e6-af8f68a203b5\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#680398df-f75a-42ee-81e6-af8f68a203b5\" id=\"680398df-f75a-42ee-81e6-af8f68a203b5-link\">13<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-choose-our-intelligent-labs-kids-live-culures-amp-fibre\">Why choose our Intelligent Labs Kids Live Culures &amp; Fibre?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<strong>Kids Live Cultures &amp; Fibre<\/strong>&nbsp;is the best toddler supplement designed to meet children&#8217;s needs. It features the patented strains&nbsp;<em>Lactobacillus acidophilus&nbsp;<\/em>and<em>&nbsp;Bifidobacterium lactis<\/em>. Both strains are backed by extensive research and offer various health benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kids-live-cultures-and-fibre-01.png\" alt=\"The best 6 billion CFU kids children's live cultures with fibre\" class=\"wp-image-162632\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kids-live-cultures-and-fibre-01.png 390w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kids-live-cultures-and-fibre-01-300x272.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Each chewable tablet is packed with a <strong>guaranteed minimum of 6 Billion CFU<\/strong>, ensuring a potent dose that supports your child&#8217;s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve also added <strong>2 types of non-digestible fibres<\/strong> called &#8216;prebiotics&#8217; to nourish the live cultures in case they wake up before use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, <strong>no refrigeration is needed<\/strong>. Our innovative Active Packaging Technology helps optimize the live cultures&#8217; survival from the warehouse to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, to ensure your child will enjoy our supplement, we chose a <strong>sugar-free wildberry-licious flavor<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a hit among kids, and there&#8217;s basically no risk of them getting tooth decay from this product!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-live-cultures-should-you-give-your-toddler\">How much live cultures should you give your toddler?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<strong>Kids Live Cultures<\/strong>&nbsp;contain 6 Billion CFU per tablet. We suggest giving <strong>1 tablet for daily maintenance<\/strong>. If your child needs to take more, please consult your pediatrician.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, we recommend giving our product to toddlers around 2-3 years old who already know how to chew. If they struggle chewing, crush the tablet and mix it into milk, water, or juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-your-toddler-take-live-cultures-with-antibiotics\">Can your toddler take live cultures with antibiotics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it&#8217;s beneficial for your child to take live cultures alongside antibiotics, as research indicates this can speed up their recovery after completing the antibiotic treatment. However, it&#8217;s advised to space out the intake of live cultures and antibiotics&nbsp;<strong>by at least 2 hours<\/strong>&nbsp;to minimize the chance of the antibiotics killing the beneficial bacteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-possible-side-effects-of-giving-toddlers-live-cultures\">What are the possible side effects of giving toddlers live cultures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The studies we referenced above have reported that <strong>live cultures have an excellent safety profile<\/strong>.<sup data-fn=\"d5259005-1bc3-43bf-ae8a-edd87d7744ec\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#d5259005-1bc3-43bf-ae8a-edd87d7744ec\" id=\"d5259005-1bc3-43bf-ae8a-edd87d7744ec-link\">14<\/a><\/sup> But a little gas, bloating, or even diarrhea are common side effects, especially during the first few days. It is the body&#8217;s natural response while the gut microbiome is rebalancing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, giving your toddler our&nbsp;<strong>Kids Live Cultures &amp; Fibre<\/strong>&nbsp;can be a healthy addition to their daily routine. It&#8217;s one of the best pediatric supplements you can give to your toddler (and even older children, too), supporting not only their digestive health but their overall well-being, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a comprehensive overview of our live cultures, refer to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/live-cultures-the-ultimate-supplement-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ultimate guide on live cultures supplements.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes has-small-font-size\"><li id=\"b18d0a99-388e-41c2-8d80-5f5e6c1b1f6e\">\u0141ubiech, Katarzyna, and Magdalena Twaru\u017cek. \u201c<em>Lactobacillus<\/em>\u00a0Bacteria in Breast Milk.\u201d\u00a0<em>Nutrients<\/em>\u00a0vol. 12,12 3783. 10 Dec. 2020, doi:10.3390\/nu12123783 <a href=\"#b18d0a99-388e-41c2-8d80-5f5e6c1b1f6e-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"b1a6580d-bf58-45a4-8701-25a6b98361a5\">Quigley, Eamonn M M. \u201cGut Bacteria in Health and Disease.\u201d\u00a0<em>Gastroenterology &amp; Hepatology<\/em>, vol. 9, no. 9, 2013, pp. 560\u20139, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3983973\/. <a href=\"#b1a6580d-bf58-45a4-8701-25a6b98361a5-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 2\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"a888ef9c-b219-40a5-a067-be3bdd8caaf9\">Thomas, D. 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Hand. \u201cRole of the Microbiota in Immunity and Inflammation.\u201d\u00a0<em>Cell<\/em>, vol. 157, no. 1, Mar. 2014, pp. 121\u2013141, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4056765\/ <a href=\"#bbce2c64-b2bf-4974-96fa-fe456425ca52-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 8\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"1810b944-b257-4d87-a876-fca2273d5bb3\">Mazziotta, Chiara, et al. \u201cProbiotics Mechanism of Action on Immune Cells and Beneficial Effects on Human Health.\u201d\u00a0<em>Cells<\/em>, vol. 12, no. 1, 2 Jan. 2023, p. 184, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/cells12010184 <a href=\"#1810b944-b257-4d87-a876-fca2273d5bb3-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 9\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"85dfafd7-ecff-460a-bd4a-1da6a09b20c6\">Calcaterra, Valeria, et al. \u201cInflammation in Obesity-Related Complications in Children: The Protective Effect of Diet and Its Potential Role as a Therapeutic Agent.\u201d\u00a0<em>Biomolecules<\/em>, vol. 10, no. 9, 16 Sept. 2020, p. 1324, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/biom10091324. <a href=\"#85dfafd7-ecff-460a-bd4a-1da6a09b20c6-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 10\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"9d93e3dd-738a-4149-9c5d-d32129cea87e\">Li, Ya, et al. \u201cEffects of Probiotic Administration on Overweight or Obese Children: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.\u201d\u00a0<em>Journal of Translational Medicine<\/em>, vol. 21, no. 1, 4 Aug. 2023, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12967-023-04319-9.\u00a0 <a href=\"#9d93e3dd-738a-4149-9c5d-d32129cea87e-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 11\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"420391d6-2abf-496c-ba4c-de006f7223f3\">Laursen, Rikke Pilmann, and Iva Hojsak. \u201cProbiotics for Respiratory Tract Infections in Children Attending Day Care Centers\u2014a Systematic Review.\u201d\u00a0<em>European Journal of Pediatrics<\/em>, vol. 177, no. 7, 12 May 2018, pp. 979\u2013994, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00431-018-3167-1 <a href=\"#420391d6-2abf-496c-ba4c-de006f7223f3-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 12\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"680398df-f75a-42ee-81e6-af8f68a203b5\">Zhao, Yunli, et al. \u201cProbiotics for Preventing Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.\u201d\u00a0<em>Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews<\/em>, vol. 2022, no. 8, 24 Aug. 2022, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/14651858.cd006895.pub4. <a href=\"#680398df-f75a-42ee-81e6-af8f68a203b5-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 13\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"d5259005-1bc3-43bf-ae8a-edd87d7744ec\">Depoorter, Leontien, and Yvan Vandenplas. \u201cProbiotics in Pediatrics. A Review and Practical Guide.\u201d\u00a0<em>Nutrients<\/em>, vol. 13, no. 7, 24 June 2021, p. 2176, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/nu13072176\u200c <a href=\"#d5259005-1bc3-43bf-ae8a-edd87d7744ec-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 14\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breastfed babies get a nice dose of live cultures from mom&#8217;s milk. But once they stop breastfeeding, keeping those good bacteria coming can be a bit of a puzzle, especially with toddlers who turn their noses up at anything that&#8217;s not chicken nuggets. 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