How should BioGaia drops be given to an infant — before feeding, after feeding, or mixed with breast milk/formula?

How to properly give BioGaia drops to an infant.
Here are useful and up-to-date recommendations:

When to give the drops

Pediatricians usually recommend giving BioGaia during feeding or immediately after, as this helps probiotic bacteria work more effectively and reduces the chance of the baby spitting up the drops.

There is no need to give them strictly before feeding, since the drops do not irritate the stomach and do not require an empty stomach.

For easier intake, you can mix the dose with a small amount of expressed breast milk or formula, but never add the drops to hot liquid—heat destroys live cultures.

How to give the drops

• You can place the drops directly on a spoon or onto the nipple before feeding.
• Shake the bottle before each use.
• Avoid touching the baby’s mouth with the dropper to keep the bottle sterile.

If the baby refuses the drops

Mix them with 1–2 teaspoons of milk or formula, then continue feeding normally.

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