The stomach bug has hit us....time to break out the Culturelle Kids Probiotic

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Well it started over the weekend.  Zach woke up throwing up and diarrhea.  Later that day I started giving him some of the Culturelle Kids Chewable Probiotics.  I personally try not to over-do it with using antibacterial everything because I feel our kids need to be around some germs to help their body's learn to fight off illnesses.  However at the same time being a caregiver, and having a medically fragile child, I do try to avoid illnesses....in hopes to not spread them to the others.

After doing a little research on the web, I have read that probiotics can be beneficial for typical children during an illness.  So I decided to give Zach the probiotic to "help alleviate digestive distress". 

Culturelle Kids Probiotics support a child's health by fostering he proper balance between good bacteria and the non-beneficial bacteria that resides in the gastrointestinal tract  They contain Lactobacillus GG, on of the most widely studied probiotic strains.  It is demonstrated to survive harsh stomach acids to get where it's needed most in the intestines and is recognized as safe for regular use.* 

(*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  this product is not inteded to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)
 

I haven't given the probiotics to my other children because of their medical conditions.  After what I have read on the web I wasnt sure if I should give to my other children seeing they are on other medications.  Personally I like to ask thier doctors before I give any type of medication or suppliment.  I felt giving it to Zach was ok, and if it could help get him over his illness quicker then we were hopefully able to get this bug out of our home quick! 

What's your thoughts on using probiotics?  Do you use them regularly, or just during times of illnesses? 

 You can find more information on these probiotics at www.culturelle.com

Disclosure:  I received these to try for free.  The information in gray was taken from the product's box.  Please consult your doctor if you or your child is ill. 

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