For A Happy Gut

Your little one’s gut health is incredibly important as it sets the stage for their growth, immunity, and digestion. A happy tummy helps them absorb nutrients, stay protected from infections, and establish a balanced and thriving inner ecosystem for a healthy start in life.

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Good health starts in the gut

With 80% of the immune system located in the gut, balanced gut flora is crucial to stimulate a child’s immune system, providing essential support as they grow.

Gut health affects babies in multiple ways:

1. Digestion and Nutrient Absorption: A healthy gut helps babies properly digest breast milk, formula, and solid foods, ensuring efficient absorption of nutrients crucial for growth.

2. Immune System Development: The gut houses immune cells and beneficial bacteria that educate the immune system. A balanced microbiota supports immunity, helping infants fight infections and reducing risks of allergies.

3. Prevention of Digestive Issues: A well-functioning gut can prevent common issues like colic, reflux, diarrhea, and constipation, improving a baby’s comfort and well-being.

4. Brain Development and Behavior: The gut-brain link influences brain development, mood, and behavior.

Long-Term Health: Establishing a healthy microbiota in infancy impacts future metabolic health.

The First 1000 Days… and Beyond

The period from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday offer a unique window of opportunity to build long-term health. The first three months of life are particularly important: a time when disturbances to the developing gut microbiota have the greatest impact on immune system development, and therefore future health.

What happens in the baby gut (0-12 months)?

From 0 to 12 months:

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Your baby’s gut flora is still developing and building its natural balance.

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Beneficial bacteria are an important part of a healthy baby gut.

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Your baby’s immune system is still maturing and learning how to respond to the world around them.

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Everyday factors such as birth, feeding, and antibiotic use can influence how your baby’s gut microbiome develops.

What happens in the toddler gut (1-3 years)?

As children move into toddlerhood:

The gut microbiota becomes more complex but is still maturing

Diet expands rapidly, introducing new foods and fibres

Exposure to new environments (nursery, playgroups, social interaction) increases

The immune system continues to learn how to respond appropriately

During this phase, the gut remains sensitive to disruption, which may affect digestion and immune balance. Supporting friendly bacteria during these years helps maintain a healthy gut environment as your child grows.

Everyday Tips for a Happy Gut

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Gentle Feeding Techniques

Practicing gentle feeding techniques like burping your baby after meals and avoiding overfeeding can help minimize digestive discomfort.

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Introduce Solid Foods Gradually:

When the time is right, introduce solid foods slowly and one at a time. This helps the baby’s gut adjust to new foods and reduces the risk of allergies.

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Be Patient with Digestive Issues:

Babies’ digestive systems are still developing. Be patient and observe any signs of discomfort and consult your health visitor, pharmacist or GP if you have any concerns.

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Careful with Antibiotics

Antibiotics can sometimes disrupt the natural balance of gut bacteria so use them only when prescribed by your GP

Friendly Bacteria Support for Every Stage

Colief MultiBio Drops

Simple daily friendly bacteria with Vitamin D to support baby’s developing gut
Colief MultiBio Drops are easy-to-use drops food supplement, specially developed for babies from birth, from full-term date, to complement their natural gut flora. Each serving provides 1.5 billion live cultures from two carefully selected friendly bacteria strains, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium longum, chosen to support digestive and immune health during early life.
With added Vitamin D, Colief MultiBio Drops provide extra daily support as your baby grows. Vitamin D helps maintain normal bones, teeth and muscle function, and contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Colief MultiBio Drops are easy to use and only need to be taken once per day. They can be given directly to your baby or added to breast milk, infant formula, milk or yoghurt, making them simple to include as part of your baby’s daily routine.
Easy-to-use once per day, Colief MultiBio Drops can be given directly to your baby or added to breast milk, infant formula, milk or yoghurt, making them simple to include as part of your baby’s daily routine.

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Colief MultiBio Sachets

Gentle, effective multi-strain friendly bacteria to support growing tummies
A carefully developed sachet food supplement specially designed for toddlers and young children from 12 months to complement their developing gut flora. Each serving of Colief MultiBio Sachets provides 3 billion live cultures from three carefully selected friendly bacterial strains — Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis— chosen to support digestive and immune health during early childhood.

Fortified with Zinc, which contributes to the normal function of the immune system, and Inulin, a natural fibre that nourishes beneficial gut bacteria.
Suitable for vegans, Colief MultiBio Sachets are easy to use and only need to be taken once per day, simply mixed into food or drink such as yoghurt, milk or water.

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