When a young child displays symptoms such as eczema with a likely trigger of dairy, the use of a probiotic is certainly indicated.
Younger children have developing immune systems and the beneficial bacteria contained within probiotic supplements are an important part of the immune system response.
There are many causes of childhood eczema with the two most common being a family tendency to atopy (allergy) or caesarean births (birth through the vaginal canal supplies much of the digestive system’s bacteria).
There are two products which I would recommend for your son. Babybiotic by Bioceuticals - a probiotic suitable for babies from birth; and the other is Ethical Nutrients Eczema Shield. The latter of the two is a more specific product with a lot of positive and anecdotal evidence to support that it may:
- Reduce the incidence of children developing eczema.
- Reduce the symptoms of eczema such as itching and sleeplessness.
- Reduce the incidence of children with atopic conditions including allergic rhinitis and food allergy.
Speak to our instore staff who will advise on a suitable dosage for your child.