FAQs
Since the powder is flavorless, you’ve got options! Mix it into any cool liquid or soft food that your child enjoys.
No, but it’s preferable.
If your baby is 0 to 4 months, we recommend one half packet per day. For children older than 4 months, use one full packet daily.
For ongoing immune and digestive support, give your baby one dose per day.
We went with the science. (Hey, it’s what we do.) Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are two of the most-researched genera (that’s the plural of genus, in case you skipped Latin class in high school) of bacteria. There are well over a hundred recognized species and subspecies. The strains included in Probiotic + Colostrum are carefully chosen for their clinically shown benefits for digestive support and immune health.
CFU stands for Colony Forming Unit; it’s a measure of potency and refers to the number of live cultures per serving. (If they’re dead, they can’t help you.) With 6 probiotic strains (plus prebiotics) and 5 billion CFUs per serving, UpSpring Probiotic + Colostrum is a complete probiotic for babies and kids. (5 billion strong is almost as good as “I love you times infinity.”)
Probiotics, or friendly bacteria, are living, one-celled life forms. Like all life forms, they need a source of nourishment. Prebiotics, typically found in non-digestible food fiber, feed the probiotics so they can thrive in the intestines. Many people don’t get enough prebiotics (through fiber) in their diet. A supplement that includes prebiotics helps ensure the probiotics will be more effective.
Probiotics thrive under very specific conditions in the intestines. If they are exposed to moisture apart from that environment, they begin to die quickly. Once mixed into food or liquid, they have a limited amount of time to reach their destination before die off becomes a problem. To ensure you get the highest potency, mix into food or liquid just before serving.
Bovine colostrum is very similar to human colostrum, and confers the same type of immune and growth supporting benefits. In many cultures, bovine colostrum is used to support health at all stages of life. Colostrum is a great way to ensure your baby is well equipped to build their immune system and well nourished with growth factors during these months of rapid development.
Colostrum is a type of dairy, so anyone with milk allergies should avoid it.
We source our colostrum from cows that have no antibiotics or supplemental hormones in their system at the time of calving. In addition, their feed is free from pesticides. The food chain is carefully documented and certified so that you can have peace of mind you’re getting only the cleanest, purest colostrum.