At What Age Can Newborns Consume Probiotics?
Newborns can consume probiotics according to their needs regardless of their age. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that exist in the human body. Babies will establish their own probiotic system shortly after birth, which can promote digestion and absorption and increase resistance. The probiotic system established after birth is relatively fragile. When it is necessary to supplement probiotics due to certain reasons, it can be done regardless of the baby's age. For example, when a baby has jaundice that does not resolve, probiotics can also be used to regulate the intestinal flora and promote bilirubin metabolism.
As infants enter their developmental stage, their immune system is not yet mature and they are vulnerable to external pathogens, which can promote the proliferation of harmful bacteria and lead to a decrease in beneficial bacteria in the baby's body. This can result in symptoms such as decreased appetite, anorexia, decreased digestion and absorption function, weak constitution, and repeated illnesses. Consequently, many mothers frequently change their baby's milk powder and administer antibiotics during illnesses, which can lead to intestinal dysfunction, diarrhea, and other symptoms.
Infants under one year old have poor intestinal immune regulation, and long-term frequent changes in milk powder can make it difficult for their intestines to adapt, resulting in symptoms such as diarrhea and anorexia. Over time, this can weaken the baby's constitution and make them prone to illnesses. After a baby falls ill, antibiotics are often prescribed, which can kill both harmful and beneficial bacteria in the baby's body, leaving the intestines unprotected and susceptible to bacterial invasion, further compromising the baby's health. The correct approach in such cases is to promptly supplement the baby with probiotics to help restore intestinal immunity, promote digestion and absorption, and ultimately address symptoms such as anorexia and poor health.
