{"product_id":"baby-biome","title":"Gut Microbiome Test (Baby)","description":"\u003cp\u003e## Gut Microbiome Test (Baby) – At-Home Infant Stool Analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first 1,000 days of life shape your child's gut microbiome for decades to come. Birth mode (vaginal vs c-section), feeding method (breast vs formula), and early antibiotic exposure all leave a measurable signature in the developing infant gut — and that signature drives everything from skin and immune behaviour through to digestion, sleep, and weight gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis at-home stool test gives parents and practitioners a clear, lab-grade snapshot of what's happening in your baby's gut, with age-banded reference ranges designed specifically for children aged 0–3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## What You'll Discover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baby Biome panel measures around 25 markers across 6 clinical categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- **Phyla composition** — the four dominant bacterial families (Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, Proteobacteria) and how they balance against age-appropriate norms\u003cbr\u003e- **Beneficial flora** — Bifidobacterium spp., Lactobacillus spp., Akkermansia muciniphila, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii (the keystone species of infant gut health)\u003cbr\u003e- **Viral gastro pathogens** — direct screening for Adenovirus 40\/41, Norovirus GI\/II, and Rotavirus A\u003cbr\u003e- **Mycology** — Candida spp. (a common driver of nappy rash, oral thrush, and post-antibiotic flare-ups)\u003cbr\u003e- **Digestive function** — Pancreatic Elastase 1 (PE-1), beta glucuronidase, zonulin, secretory IgA, and calprotectin\u003cbr\u003e- **Short-chain fatty acids** — butyrate, acetate, propionate, and valerate (the energy currency of the colon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## How It Works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. **Order online** — no GP referral required; your test kit ships to your door\u003cbr\u003e2. **Collect from your baby's nappy** — a small stool sample using the infant scoop and stabiliser tube provided. Under five minutes, parent-friendly instructions\u003cbr\u003e3. **Post it back** — pre-paid Australia Post return satchel\u003cbr\u003e4. **Get your report** — a comprehensive PDF report in 7–10 business days, with age-banded reference ranges and clinical commentary on every finding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalysed by NutriPATH Integrative Pathology (NATA accreditation #20770) using the same lab methodology trusted by Microbiome Doctors™ Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriPath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47323531444373,"sku":"2217","price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/2439\/5669\/files\/Gut_-_Baby.png?v=1778198053","url":"https:\/\/themicrobiomeclinic.com.au\/products\/baby-biome","provider":"The Microbiome Clinic™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}