Is it safe to give Actimel to a baby?

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My DD2 is 7 months old. She got a chest infection and is on antibiotics at present. I know taking Actimel during a course of antibiotics helps to replace the good bacteria, but I'm wondering if it's safe to give to DD2?

BTW, I'm breastfeeding.

Don't know the answer, but suspect you might be best to find a probiotic that's intended for children - googling found this:
"Since a healthy intestinal ecosystem is made up of a diverse variety of organisms, it may be preferable to take a probiotic that contains several different strains as opposed to a product that contains only one or two types of bacteria. Some products specifically state on the label that they are intended to be given to infants or children. That is because the types of bacteria that should live in the tummies of very young children are different from those that should be found in the tummy of an older child or adult. Bifidobacteria are the predominant bacteria in the belly of a breastfed infant." from here. Found this - but I'm sure if you talk to a pharmacist or doctor, they might be able to suggest one.

I am pretty sure that because you are BF she will get the good bacteria through your milk. Am pretty sure on this, but maybe if you are talking to the pharmacist or doctor as JackieNo suggested you can double check with them.