Give your child’s gut the best start, for life-long benefits

A healthy, balanced gut isn’t just important when problems appear – it’s something every child can benefit from, every day. And you can help support it from the very start.

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Why gut health matters for every child

Your child’s gut is home to trillions of bacteria that help shape their immune system, digestion, and overall health. A strong, balanced gut microbiome helps them thrive – not just now, but for years to come.

From birth, everyday factors like diet, birth method, medications, and exposure to the world shape this balance. Early life is a crucial window – what happens now can help protect your child from allergies, tummy troubles, and even chronic conditions later in life.

Small steps, big impact

Your child’s gut health and nutrition go hand in hand. Simple choices, like offering a variety of foods or knowing when extra support is needed, can make a big difference for their long-term wellbeing.

With the right knowledge, you can feel confident that you’re giving their gut the best start. And we’re here to help you do just that.

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Developed by scientists from Karolinska, KTH and Uppsala University

Take the guesswork out of gut health

Our easy, at-home kit is more than a test – it’s a starting point for understanding and supporting your child’s gut health. Backed by science, it gives you clear insights into their gut bacteria and nutrition needs, along with simple steps you can take to help them thrive.

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“So reassuring”

Clear and helpful report, and it was so reassuring to have a session to go through everything! Johanna, who we spoke with, was incredibly knowledgeable, explained things in a really clear way, and answered all of our questions. It felt so good to know we’re doing the right things for our kids and that their gut health is in great shape – it really explains why we almost never have to keep them home sick from preschool! Super interesting, and we definitely recommend it!

– Elin, verified Alba-customer

FAQ

In children, it depends on the age. The baby's microbiome is constantly evolving from birth to adulthood, so monitoring its trajectory and development over time is even more informative than looking at only one snapshot.

From one microbiome test, you will discover:

Levels of friendly bacteria, promoting healthy development
Levels of unfriendly bacteria, as some types of bacteria are known to be unfriendly when in large share, being able to cause infections and inhibit friendly bacteria
Gut microbiome diversity, which is associated to health and wellbeing
Associations with constipation, from our clinical study in Sweden
Levels of bacteria promoting immune system development and associated to lower risk of allergy and eczema
Levels of bacteria promoting metabolic health and associated to healthy weight
Levels of bacteria promoting brain health and cognition
Most importantly, you will receive a set of personalized recommendations covering diet, environmental exposure, behavior and probiotic supplements (if needed) reviewed by our medical experts and discussed with you in a 1:1 consultation with a certified Nutrition & Health Coach. You will also receive 3 simple example recipes that promote optimal gut health.

References: Stewart CJ, Ajami NJ, O'Brien JL, Hutchinson DS, Smith DP, Wong MC, Ross MC, Lloyd RE, Doddapaneni H, Metcalf GA, Muzny D, Gibbs RA, Vatanen T, Huttenhower C, Xavier RJ, Rewers M, Hagopian W, Toppari J, Ziegler AG, She JX, Akolkar B, Lernmark A, Hyoty H, Vehik K, Krischer JP, Petrosino JF. Temporal development of the gut microbiome in early childhood from the TEDDY study. Nature (2018);

Yes! We understand that many children are selective with food. That’s why our recommendations are tailored to your family’s needs – with practical tips that fit your child’s preferences. Our Nutrition & Health coaches are also here to help you navigate picky eating and find small, realistic changes that can still make a big difference for their gut health.

Even if your child seems perfectly healthy now, supporting their gut early on can help strengthen their immune system, improve digestion, and lower the risk of issues like allergies or tummy troubles later. It’s about giving them the best foundation for long-term health – before problems appear.

Our test is currently designed for children ages 0–13. We’re working on expanding to more age groups and hope to offer that soon!

From a stool sample, we are able to collect the DNA of all gut microbes. From their DNA we can tell exactly which bacteria are present and what they are doing in your gut. We analyze bacterial DNA only, and we do not analyze your own DNA.