BioGaia Protectis Baby Drops

Name: BioGaia Protectis Baby Drops
Brand: Drops
SKU: 103536
Price: 16.49 GBP
Availability: InStock

Probiotics for your baby

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A high-quality food supplement and recommended by 9/10 UK mums*, BioGaia Protectis Baby Drops are liquid probiotics for newborns and infants to complement your baby's natural gut flora.

With 30+ years of probiotic research, these multi award-winning baby probiotic drops are easy to administer and suitable for your little one’s daily routine. Neutral flavour, gentle enough from birth.

*Mumsnet rated, 2023. Limosilactobacillus reuteri (formerly known as Lactobacillus reuteri)

Why choose this probiotic?

✓ One of the world’s most researched probiotic**

✓ World-renown strain L. reuteri DSM 17938, exclusive to BioGaia

✓ 100+ million products sold

✓ Suitable for breast- or bottle-fed babies

✓ Just 5 drops once daily

✓ Designed to support the natural balance of infant gut microbiota

**According to the number of articles, PubMed Apr 2025.

Size 5 ml

5 ml 10 ml

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Great for bigger kids!

BioGaia Protectis Tablets for Kids

£16.49

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Ingredients Ingredients

Sunflower oil, L. reuteri DSM 17938 and fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil. The package contains a white desiccant device for prolonged shelf-life. This should not be consumed.

Recommended dose Recommended dose

Intended for full-term infants only.

5 drops once daily. One daily dose contains a minimum of 100 million live L. reuteri Protectis®.

Recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

How to use How to use

1. Shake well for 10 seconds before each use to mix the bacteria culture with the oil.

2. To dispense the drops, tilt the bottle gently.

3. For babies, drops can be dispensed onto the breast, or added to breast milk or formula. They can also be dispensed on a sterile spoon.

4. Use 5 drops once daily.

Do not add drops to hot food, hot drinks or feed directly into the mouth from the bottle, as this may reduce the quality of the product.

Storage: Store in a dry place, not above room temperature (max 25°C). Products should be kept out of reach of children.

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How to use BioGaia Protectis Baby Drops

1. Shake well for 10 seconds before each use to mix the bacteria culture with the oil.

2. To dispense the drops, tilt the bottle gently.

3. For babies, drops can be dispensed onto the breast, or added to breast milk. They can also be dispensed on a sterile spoon.

4. Use 5 drops once daily.

Do not add drops to hot food, hot drinks or feed directly into the mouth from the bottle, as this may reduce the quality of the product.

Storage: Store in a dry place, not above room temperature (max 25°C). Products should be kept out of reach of children.

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An infant probiotic global sensation

In 2004, BioGaia introduced the world’s first probiotic oil drops, a pioneering innovation in probiotic delivery.

These drops were designed to offer a convenient way to incorporate friendly bacteria into daily routines, especially for newborns and infants.

Since then, over 100 million Baby Drops have been sold around the world. In the UK, they have become a parenting favourite, winning multiple awards.

In 2025, Baby Drops received a ‘badge of approval’ from Made for Mums! We couldn’t be prouder.

How do baby probiotics work?

BioGaia Protectis Baby Drops add a gentle dose of friendly bacteria to your little one's tummy, complementing your baby's natural gut flora.

Once swallowed, the probiotics (that having been asleep and just waiting to spring into action) begin their amazing journey reactivating as they move through your baby’s digestive system. The probiotics ‘wake up’ in the gut forming a team of millions of invisible heroes.

Daily intake of probiotics is recommended as the friendly bacteria do not stay forever and are naturally expelled after a week or two.

FAQ

Are baby probiotics safe? Are baby probiotics safe?

Yes. All BioGaia probiotic products, including our baby probiotic drops, have undergone extensive research and are shown to be safe.

How do baby probiotics work? How do baby probiotics work?

BioGaia Protectis Baby Drops are designed to support your baby’s gut health from day one. Containing the patented lactic acid bacterium L. reuteri Protectis®, our probiotic baby drops are shown to reach the gut alive.

From what age can my baby take Protectis Baby Drops? From what age can my baby take Protectis Baby Drops?

Research has shown that BioGaia Protectis drops are safe to give to babies from birth.

When should I give my baby Protectis Baby Drops? When should I give my baby Protectis Baby Drops?

We recommend giving your baby our Protectis Baby Drops daily. The recommended dose for our probiotic baby drops is 5 drops daily administered by a spoon.

Where has BioGaia Baby Drops been researched? Where has BioGaia Baby Drops been researched?

BioGaia Baby Drops, particularly the Lactobacillus reuteri strain DSM 17938 they contain, have been extensively researched in collaboration with several leading institutions worldwide. Some notable research locations include:

- Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden

- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden

- Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden

- Texas Children’s Hospital in the USA

- University Hospitals of Bari and Turin in Italy

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Probiotics powered by science

At BioGaia, our scientifically supported probiotics are backed by over 30 years of world-leading microbiome research, making them a trusted choice among consumers around the world.

Our patented strain, L. reuteri, stands out with its high bioavailability and is shown to survive harsh stomach acid and reach your gut alive.

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Ratings
Format	Liquid (5 ml or 10 ml)	Liquid (10 ml)	Liquid (5 ml)	30 chewable tablets
Recommended age	Newborns & infants	Infants	Safe for use from 6 months of age	Suitable from 3 years
Benefits - to maintain health in healthy individuals	Daily digestion	Digestive & immune support	Immune support in children	Supports gut flora & digestive health in children
Dosage	5 drops daily	5 drops daily	5 drops morning & night	1-2 tablets daily
Lasts	Approx. 3 or 6 weeks	Approx. 6 weeks	10 days	1 month
	£16.49	£25.99	£19.99	£16.49