Any parents here give their infant probiotics? When did you start giving them and what effect did you see? I gave my Gal (6 weeks) pro biotics and that day she didn't pass motion. Thank you!

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For infants, it is best to check with the doctor before giving any supplements. This is because breast milk usually contain sufficient nutrients for the baby. I have also read that probiotics could pass through breast milk. Therefore, if the nursing mother consume food high in probiotics, it is likely that baby could benefit from it through his/her mummy's milk. One of my friend's son was prescribed probiotics by her pediatrician for her son's diarrhea. But her son was 7 months old when this happened. So not too sure about infants.

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