The intestines are the largest detoxifying organ and the largest immune organ in the human body. Therefore, in order for babies to grow healthy, the intestines must be listed as a key-protected object. And to promote the health of the baby's intestines, probiotics are an indispensable "good helper". Within 2-4 hours after birth, various bacterial communities begin to enter the baby's body. If beneficial normal bacterial communities can continue to develop, it plays a very important role in the healthy and rapid growth of the baby in the future. Therefore, newborns can take probiotics.
Therefore, many hospitals now prescribe infant probiotics products for newborns when their mothers are discharged. However, there are also many mothers who dare not give their children food because they are afraid of spoiling their babies. In fact, eating probiotics for newborns is very beneficial, and the most important thing is that it has the functions of strengthening intestinal immune defense, anti-infection, and helping to eliminate jaundice.
Let's talk about intestinal immunity first! The intestinal immune system is the largest immune organ in the human body to prevent diseases. Babies are born with a sterile gastrointestinal tract, but with the influence of feeding methods and the external environment, they begin to have bad bacteria in their intestines. Especially for infants who undergo cesarean section and are unable to breastfeed, their intestinal immune function becomes even more fragile.
At this point, if they are supplemented with probiotics to allow good bacteria to quickly occupy the intestinal tract, then even if viruses, pathogenic bacteria, and other bad bacteria enter, they cannot be retained, which can ensure that the baby has a strong intestinal immune system.
In addition, after the gut microbiota stabilizes, the probability of diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and other conditions occurring is also lower than that of babies who do not consume probiotics.
Eating infant probiotics can also improve the permeability of the intestinal mucosa, strengthen the intestinal barrier, and inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria in newborn babies. Studies have shown that children born without oral probiotics are nearly three times more likely to develop infections in the hospital than those who take probiotics.
The last benefit is to help alleviate neonatal jaundice!
Statistics show that 80% of premature infants and 60% of full-term infants experience jaundice. Normally, full-term infants will subside on their own within one to ten days after birth, and premature infants should last for more than three weeks. At this point, feeding the baby probiotics can help with intestinal peristalsis, increase bilirubin excretion, and effectively alleviate jaundice in the baby.
Eight types of babies need to be supplemented with probiotics
1. A baby with diarrhea;
2. A baby with constipation;
3. Babies with lactose intolerance;
4. Babies born by cesarean section, premature birth, low birth weight, artificial feeding, and low immunity;
5. Babies with gastrointestinal distension and intestinal spasms;
6. Babies with accumulated food and indigestion;
7. Babies who require antibiotics for treatment;
8. A crying baby.