GUT HEALTH FOR
BABIES AND TODDLERS
Science-informed Support for Your Child’s Gut Microbiome
About
Hi there! I’m Marilyn, a Mom of 5 and a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist dedicated to supporting the gut health of children from birth through age five, especially after antibiotics!
My own journey into the gut microbiome began when my baby developed eczema, a common sign of Gut Dysbiosis caused by antibiotic exposure during infancy. I restored her skin and gut health using a personalized approach based on her gut health test results.
I believe in using a science-informed and gentle approach rooted in the power of whole foods, targeted prebiotics and probiotics, and practical, personalized care. My goal is to empower you with knowledge and tools to nurture your little one’s microbiome for a happy and healthy today and tomorrow!.
“I cannot recommend Marilyn highly enough! After chronic antibiotic use, I was overwhelmed. Marilyn effortlessly translated the high-level data into clear, actionable insights. Her recommendations felt personalized, evidence-based, and achievable.”
— Mom of Mason
Consultation Packages
Restore Your Child’s Gut Health with Personalized Support
the SMALL intestine
$279
✓ Comprehensive Gut Health Test
✓ Complete Analysis
✓ Personalized Action Plan (pdf included)
✓ 20 Minute Consultation
✓ 15 Minute Introduction Call
✓ Discounted Follow-up Testing
✓ Unlimited Access to Office Hours
Ideal for Babies who:
✓ Are younger than 6 months old
✓ Haven’t started solids yet
✓ Have an uncomplicated medical history
the LARGE intestine
$379
✓ Comprehensive Gut Health Test
✓ Complete Analysis
✓ Personalized Action Plan (pdf included)
✓ 15 Minute Introduction Call
✓ 50 Minute Consultation
✓ Discounted Follow-up Testing Available
✓ Unlimited Access to Office Hours
Ideal for Babies and Children who:
✓ Have started eating solids
✓ Have a complicated medical history
✓ Have been on multiple rounds of antibiotics
✓ How signs of gut dysbiosis (eczema, reactive airway or asthma, food intolerance or allergies
Discover My Unique Approach
My unique approach to supporting your child’s gut health is deeply rooted in understanding the extraordinary changes their microbiome undergoes during the first 1000 days of life.
The microbiome of young infants should be dominated by high levels of Bifidobacteria and low diversity. But as baby grows, Bifidobacteria levels naturally fall and the gut microbiome diversifies. This process should happen at just the right pace until they reach an adult-like microbiome around the age of 2-3 years. Unfortunately, antibiotic exposure during and after birth, as well as infant antacid use can disrupt this normal process.
Recognizing these crucial developmental stages and effects of medical interventions, my approach differs for younger and older children. For infants younger than 6 months, restoring gut health with targeted probiotics is key to boosting levels of appropriate Bifidobacteria strains. However, for older infants and toddlers, supporting the diversifying microbiome often requires a broader strategy.
That’s why, for older infants and toddlers, I focus on the appropriate and strategic use of both probiotics and prebiotics. Prebiotics are naturally found in foods and feed an array of health-promoting bacteria. Feeding these “good guys” helps them to grow and thrive. When good bacteria are strong and healthy, they reduce gut inflammation and build a strong gut barrier, which helps to reduce symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis, like eczema, food intolerances and frequent infections.
This age-specific and science-backed approach is at the heart of the personalized support I offer my clients. Ready to use this unique approach to support your child’s long-term health and well-being? Explore my consultation packages here.