Culturelle Kids Probiotic + Fiber Packets (Ages 3+) - 24 Count - Digestive Health & Immune Support - Helps Restore Regularity (Packaging may vary)

Together with Mommys Bliss Constipation Ease, this was a LIFESAVER! Here is some rather long background, in the hopes that it will help another parent going through a similar situation. My 5 and 1/2 year old has suffered from constipation for over a year. Its been a long, complicated battle with a huge psychological component (the longer he goes between going, the more scared he gets and the longer he holds it and the more difficult it gets... and so on in a spiral). We put him on Miralax, on his pediatricians advice, a year ago. First we gave him a 1/3 of what we saw on the internet as a kid-appropriate dose, every 2 to 3 days. It sort of worked for a few months, but it was never easy. Then we had to start giving it more often, like daily and finally, a month ago we went to a full dose (triple of what we started with, and then some) every day, some times twice a day. Then he went a week without going, and when he finally went, well, I dont wish this on anyone. So we had to do something different (despite our doctor telling us to just stay on Miralax and keep increasing the dose; side note, as other reviewers comment, Miralax is not studied or recommended for children or for a prolonged use, despite what pediatricians say). So I came to this and Mommys Bliss. We now give him one Culturelle Regularity packet in the morning, mixed in some prune juice, and then one dose of Mommys Bliss Constipation Ease after he gets home from school (2 teaspoons, on its own, followed by a glass of water because the taste is a bit yuk). On the second day of this regimen (with no Miralax - we stopped cold turkey because it stopped doing anything for us), he did #2. It was not a pleasant experience but better than the time before that. Then he went the next day. And the next. He has been going every day since we started this, and it is much easier for him to go. Hes not scared anymore either. I dont know if it is Culturelle or Mommys Bliss, or the combo of both, but we are so relieved (pun intended). I set up an Amazon subscription for both; fingers crossed they keep working.

Bought this for my 20 month old who goes between regular and constipated. The doctors answer was prescription meds but I’m not a fan of that as the answer at such a young age. I did a little research after keeping a food and fluid intake journal of my sons diet. This product was recommend to me by a few moms and I’m very glad we tried it. Increased his fluid intake and give him this once a day(sometimes 2 times a Day if he eats goldfish that day) and he’s pretty regular. No more crying and straining. And MOST importantly, no prescription meds!!! I can’t comment on the taste, but I mix it with half water half milk and he takes it no problem. I do wish it was a little cheaper. I did find the larger pack on wal-mart for $35 vs I think on Amazon it was $40 or somewhere in that ballpark. If you have a pretax health spending program through your employer you can turn the receipt in for this product. At least that helps to offset the cost.

My 3 year old has struggled with constipation for about 2 years. It’s been really bad for the last year. My pediatrician wanted to put her on Miralax last year but I declined and tried everything to modify her diet with no luck. My toddler became very picky and diet was not going to be enough sadly. At her last visit we decided it was best since we had to use a pedi enema the week before and I was never going to put her through that again! After a week of Miralax I found this product and made the switch!!!! Amazing!!!! She gets it 3 times a day in her morning, lunch and dinner beverages! She is going more regularly and softer movements!! I don’t know if it’s a coincidence but her eating has been phenomenal as well! We were even able to potty train without issue which my pedi didn’t want us to try yet due to her bowel troubles!! I have this product on auto delivery and I’m so happy to have found this!

My daughter’s pediatrician recommended this when she was having trouble with painful pooping while potty training. Worked great!!

I have used these for myself during pregnancy and most importantly, for my 3 yr old LO. He has struggled with painful stools and began holding in his stools due to the fear of the pain he was feeling during a BM. I poured one packet in his drink this AM (we used a nutritional chocolate milk- shook very well and it dissolved nicely!!!) and within 2ish hours he had 2 soft BM’s in a row!!! It sounds funny, but it is a dream come true for a momma that worries about her LO and wants to help, but in this situation I was feeling helpless until we tried these fiber packets!!!

Use this if your kid is on antibiotics frequently!! I’m writing for parents of kids with a similar issue to mine: my 5 yo had perianal discomfort / itchiness daily, for months. It was internally (the canal) not externally so with testing we were able to rule out perianal strep, yeast, pinworms, and hygiene. She was checked for fissures (none) and she wasn’t constipated. We started cutting out foods that we thought she might have developed an allergy to (it wasn’t that). At my wits end, I ordered this product, although she had no issues passing BM regularly, I figured it couldn’t hurt. Within 36 hours, the itchiness disappeared. We saw a GI specialist. It turns out she had a bacterial overgrowth due to having been on antibiotics 5-6 times in 12 months (for repeated ear infections and strep). This probiotic replenished the good bacteria in her gut and resolved the issue. We have her on it daily, and the issue hasn’t returned.

My grandson has Aspergers (high functioning autism) which are known to have gastrial issues. He is not 8 yrs old... he had AR as a baby... has fought constipation from the get go. He would hold it for 4-6 days.. lose his appetite and often vomit. Kids in general can be picky eaters, but autistic take it to a new level on picky with all the sensitivities they have. sight , smell. texture..etc. So diet change alone would be difficult. He was on miralax for a year or two, but I dont like the long term effects and wanted to try to fix naturally if possible. We tried a good probiotic and this did help some. Then doctor recommended this. Since on this, he has more consistant bowel movements than ever. He went through spell that we believe was mental and would hold it because it would be painful for him... but over time, using this. He now goes without us telling or making him go try.. he goes on his own. THIS IS MORE THAN WONDERFUL..... but his stuff does work....we are now experimenting with natural essential oils to better assist his digestive track

Ive tried a lot of things and I really wanted to find a natural way to help my 22 month struggle less with pooping but it wasnt happening. I finally agreed to try the Culturelle for kids - weve been giving it to her with her nightly bottle for several weeks and it seems to be helping. She definitely still struggles a bit with pooping but shes holding it less meaning its less painful for her to go and shes going more regularly so we just bought another - box. Were pleased with the results. Will continue to buy it for our little one as long as we keep seeing results. Id definitely recommend it.

My toddler has been struggling going number 2 for almost a year now and i have tried everything! I mean everything. When i tell you now he goes number 2 with such ease no screaming or crying.im so happy that this product has helped my baby. Run dont walk!!!

Was looking for something to make it easier for my newly potty trained 2.5yo to go so she wasnt needing to sit too long on the toilet waiting for things to happen. This makes it a little too easy, gives her diarrhea. Ill be trying something different after we use these up. She also suddenly started waking up at night crying as if in pain. As soon as I stopped using this product, the pains at night stopped. I believe this was actually causing pain in her digestive tract. Another reviewer mentioned his son experienced the same thing. Beware when using for younger children.