Premature babies often face issues of immature intestinal function and lower immunity due to their early birth, which may manifest as constipation, bloating, etc. Their bodies are more sensitive within the first six years. Fortunately, supplementing probiotics appropriately can bring significant benefits to premature babies.
Firstly, probiotics can help compensate for the nutrients that premature babies did not fully receive in the mother’s womb, supporting their healthy growth. Not only do they help build the baby’s immune system, but they also promote nutrient absorption, processes that should have been completed inside the mother’s womb.
Secondly, newborns’ intestines are quickly colonized by bacteria, and probiotics can compete with potential pathogenic bacteria to adhere to the intestinal wall, forming a protective layer that blocks the invasion of harmful microorganisms, thus helping establish the baby’s own microbial balance.
In addition, supplementing probiotics is especially important for improving the intestinal health and enhancing the immune system of premature babies. Especially for babies born through cesarean section, as they did not acquire the initial beneficial bacterial flora through the birth canal, they need external supplementation of probiotics to enhance resistance and reduce intestinal discomfort caused by external factors.
When choosing probiotic products suitable for premature babies, extra caution is necessary. There are high-quality probiotic products designed specifically for infants on the market, such as Life-Space Baby Probiotics from Australia, which use imported high-quality probiotic powder, contain multiple active strains and prebiotics, have no additives, high safety, meet infant consumption standards, and are suitable as a supplement choice for premature babies.
Given the special needs of premature babies, parents should provide more careful care, including maintaining the appropriate temperature, limiting contact with outsiders to reduce infection risks, and insisting on daily probiotic supplementation to create a clean, peaceful environment for growth and help babies grow up healthy.
