Wellements™ Introduces First-to-Market Probiotic Gripe Water

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

For the many newborns who lack healthy gut bacteria, Wellements™ Probiotic Gripe Water may be the answer. Wellements, a leader in producing safe and preservative-free baby products made with simple, natural ingredients, today announced the introduction of Probiotic Gripe Water, the only gripe water on shelves that contains probiotics.

Parents today are very familiar with the long-term health advantages of starting probiotics early in life, and are searching for safe products for their infants and toddlers. This parental demand prompted Wellements' latest innovation that integrates probiotics with its time-tested gripe water remedy. Available nationwide, the new USDA-certified organic Wellements Probiotic Gripe Water formula helps to ease stomach discomfort often associated with gas, colic, fussiness and hiccups while supplying an abundance of friendly bacteria critical for healthy digestive and immune systems. In fact, recent studies show that babies given probiotics have less stomach discomfort and shorter crying spells.¹ Experts also suggest long-term probiotic use can provide asthma, allergy² and eczema relief.³

"We wanted to create a product that would not only bring the benefits of probiotics to our tiniest customers but still serve the needs of parents during those early months when babies can be extremely fussy. With Probiotic Gripe Water, parents get double the benefit," said Keyvan Taheri, Wellements president and founder.

Pediatrician-recommended, Wellements Probiotic Gripe Water only contains ingredients of the highest safety standards which are rigorously tested and USDA-certified organic. It is also free from preservatives, alcohol, parabens, gluten, dairy, soy and artificial ingredients. Wellements chose the probiotic strain LactoSpore™ for use in its gripe water based on the strain's history of safety, stability and effectiveness with infants.

"Wellements Probiotic Gripe Water is organic and easy and safe to administer to newborns starting as early as two weeks," says Katie Ferraro, registered dietitian nutritionist, and owner of Ingrain Health. "As a mom of a 2-year-old and 6-month-old quadruplets, I'm always on the hunt for safe, effective products to get me through the day – and night."

Wellements Probiotic Gripe Water joins a portfolio of safe and natural baby remedies including Organic Gripe Water, Baby Tooth Oil and Organic Baby Move. Wellements remedy line is designed to make parents' lives less stressful and infants and toddlers healthier and happier.

Available nationally at Walgreens, Wellements Probiotic Gripe Water is also available online at Amazon.com with a suggested retail price of $18.99. Designed for everyday use, Probiotic Gripe Water is a more cost-effective and efficient solution compared to other probiotic and gripe water supplements on the market, which are sold separately.

About Wellements:
Wellements products are developed by parents for the babies they love. Founded in 1984 and based in Scottsdale, Ariz., Wellements is dedicated to making all-natural, safe and effective baby products. For more information, visit Wellements.com, or visit the brand on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

¹ Indrio, F., Di Mauro, A., Riezzo, G., Civardi, E., Intini, C., Corvagilia, L., . . . Francavilla, R. (2014). Prophylactic Use of a Probiotic in the Prevention of Colic, Regurgitation, and Functional Constipation. JAMA Pediatrics 168(8), 778. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2014.368

² Michail, S. (2009). The role of probiotics in allergic diseases. Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 5(5), 1-7. doi:10.1186/1710-1492-5-5

³ Niers, L., Martin, R., Rijkers, G., Sengers, F., Timmerman, H., van Uden, N., . . . Hoekstra, M. (2009). The effects of selected probiotic strains on the development of eczema (the PandA study). Allergy 64(9), 1349-1358. doi: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2009.02021

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