{"id":54993,"date":"2020-09-17T10:00:35","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T14:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/?p=54993"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:04:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:04:18","slug":"how-to-keep-your-childs-microbiome-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-childs-microbiome-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Gut Health 101 \u2013 How to Keep your Child\u2019s Microbiome Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our guts are made of trillions of microorganisms. This is called \u201cthe microbiome\u201d. Our microbiome is like a fingerprint because each person\u2019s is unique.\u00a0 It starts to develop in early pregnancy and continues to be shaped throughout childhood. It\u2019s still affected by external forces into adulthood but to a lesser degree. Because of this, it\u2019s important to focus on protecting and nurturing infants, toddlers, and children\u2019s microbiomes.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why Does the \u201cmicrobiome\u201d Matter?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A healthy microbiome supports our physical and mental health in many ways including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prevention of heart disease and diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Increased ability to fight off illnesses and infections<\/li>\n<li>Improved mood, behaviour, and ability to focus and learn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><u>How Does the Microbiome Develop?<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Your microbiome can be influenced by many factors, including your mother\u2019s microbiome during pregnancy, mode of delivery, early feeding practices, geographical location, antibiotic exposure, diet quality, medication use, genetics, and social stressors. For the first few years of life, a child\u2019s microbiome is highly susceptible to various environmental factors. Even chronic stress and anxiety have been linked to a compromised gut flora!<\/p>\n<h4><strong><u>How Can I Support My Child\u2019s Microbiome?<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A well-balanced and diverse gut microbiome is a healthy gut microbiome. Here are some tips to support the health of your child\u2019s microbiome:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>When possible, breastfeed your child for at least 6 months, and ideally up to 2 years.<\/strong> Breast Milk contains prebiotics, antibodies, oligosaccharides, and beneficial bacteria that support an ideal microbiome and add to the diversity of your child\u2019s gut flora.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on complex carbohydrate food sources, such as whole grain toast and colourful fruits and veggies<\/strong>. Diet quality, especially in the first few years of life when the microbiome changes rapidly, can affect the microbiome significantly. A higher fibre and complex carbohydrate diet with plant-based foods has been shown to improve gut health as it provides the microbiome with essential nutrients to thrive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Include probiotic foods<\/strong> <strong>daily.<\/strong> Probiotics are live, beneficial microorganisms available in a variety of fermented foods and Welo Probiotic Bars. Try adding yogurt, kefir, and Welo bars to your child\u2019s meals or snacks to keep their bodies and gut flora nourished well!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorporate prebiotic-rich food sources into your child\u2019s meals<\/strong>. Prebiotics are components of food, such as fructo-oligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, and inulin, that pass through our digestive tract undigested and provide nourishment to the good gut bacteria. Bananas, berries, oatmeal, and ground flax seed are great sources of prebiotics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Blog-1-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55061 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Blog-1-1-951x1024.png\" alt=\"Healthy Snacks infographic\" width=\"951\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Blog-1-1-951x1024.png 951w, https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Blog-1-1-279x300.png 279w, https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Blog-1-1-768x827.png 768w, https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Blog-1-1-1426x1536.png 1426w, https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Blog-1-1-1902x2048.png 1902w, https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Blog-1-1-700x754.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>5 Examples of Plant-Based Snacks to Help you Reach These Goals:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0Yogurt parfait \u2013 coconut milk yogurt layered with berries and a crumbled mixed berry Welo bar (Bonus &#8211; top with flax or chia for some added fiber + omega 3\u2019s!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/motherhoodandmeals.com\/2020\/06\/10\/carrot-cake-energy-balls\/\">Carrot cake energy balls<\/a> &#8211; an easy, healthy and kid-approved take on carrot cake (Bonus &#8211; with only two simple steps, these are the perfect treat to make with your littles!)<\/li>\n<li>Give their lunches a boost &#8211; try adding berries, wholegrain crackers with seeds, or a Welo probiotic bar (Bonus &#8211; Welo\u2019s double chocolate bar tastes like dessert and has only 3 grams of sugar!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/motherhoodandmeals.com\/2020\/05\/08\/out-of-this-world-oatmeal-pancakes\/\">\u201cOut of this world\u201d Oatmeal pancakes<\/a> &#8211; packed with fiber and no artificial sweeteners, these will give their microbiomes\u2019 a boost without the sugar high (Bonus &#8211; get creative with your toppings for some added fun! )<\/li>\n<li>Apple slice \u2018cookies\u2019 &#8211; Apples topped with natural peanut butter and a crumbled apple cinnamon Welo bar (Bonus &#8211; use a mini cookie cutter for fun, kid-friendly shapes!)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>About the author, Noelle Martin RD (@motherhoodandmeals)<u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong>Noelle is not only Welo\u2019s Registered Dietitian, but is also a kids cookbook author, mom of three, and an expert at taking the guesswork out of feeding kids and meal planning (she has over 15 years\u2019 experience!).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our guts are made of trillions of microorganisms. 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