Apr 26 2009
Florastor Kids review & giveaway
Alternate post title: You had me at “restores normal bowel function.”
It is no secret that my daughter, affectionately known as Hurricane Eva, struggles with constipation, especially when we travel. And we travel A LOT.
This last time, it was so bad that I was planning to get off the plane and consult with her doctor prior to unpacking. Luckily, I checked the mail first. Waiting for me was a 10-day supply of Florastor Kids, a probiotic supplement designed for babies and kids.
While I have no qualms about using “alternative” remedies on myself (and probiotics are found naturally anyway), I checked with Eva’s pediatrician before giving her any. I’ve used probiotics to combat nasty side effects from taking antibiotics, so I wasn’t surprised to get the green light from the pediatrician.
To use Florastor Kids, you just mix a packet into a noncarbonated beverage. You’re supposed to use two a day, but I started with one and haven’t needed to increase the dose. I added it to Eva’s milk and she drank it every time without any problems. You can give it to babies in formula or in soft baby food.
Here’s what Florastor Kids is supposed to do:
- Maintains the balance of intestinal flora (essentially, the good bacteria in your intestines)
- Keeps intestines functioning wel
l- Promotes intestinal health
- Strengthens the intestinal immune system
- Restores normal bowel function (my personal favorite, in my daughter’s case)
How did it work? Well, whether it’s being home, her reconnection with her princess potty seat or the Florastor, Eva’s been pooping every day without needing a laxative. Success! (and more poop talk than I ever intended for this blog!)
The good people at Florastor Kids have provided me with a 10-day sample to share with you, along with a goofy book to help kids learn more about probiotics and a plush Florastor doll. Ha!
To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment (make sure to include your email address) by midnight on Sunday, May 3. If you want to include a story about your child’s intestinal health, just make it funny. 
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Good luck!
sounds interesting and useful!
My youngest son has always had problems with regularity (he’s 2!), I won’t give you any more info on that!
Working hard to incorporate lots of fiber in his diet is something that I have been doing since he started solid foods, and it does okay. I wouldn’t have thought of using a probiotic to help, but it is a great idea! I’d love to win the contest!