Effect of Probiotics in Reducing Infections and Allergies in Young Children Starting Daycare

Effect of Probiotics in Reducing Infections and Allergies in Young Children Starting Daycare

The aim of the intervention is to examine the effect of a combination of the two bacterial strains BB-12 and LGG, provided for 6 month, on the prevalence of infections and allergic manifestations in small children, and how a combination of BB-12 and LGG affects the immune system, gastrointestinal tract and the microbiota. Children are enrolled during 2 winter seasons.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Expected to start daycare between the age of 8-14 month
• Intervention start 0 days to 12 weeks before starting daycare
• Expected to start daycare from september to february (both month included)
• Single born

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exclusion Criteria:
• Children born before 37th gestational week
• Children with a birth weight < 2500 g
• Children suffering from severe chronic illness
• Children receiving regular medication
• Children who have received antibiotics within a month before intervention start
• Children whose parents do not speak Danish