If youâve ever watched your toddler lick a playground pole - and letâs be honest, you have, we all have - youâve probably had a brief, internal panic attack (unless itâs your second, third or fourth kid). You see the germs, the dirt, the questionable sticky stuff, and you brace for impact.
But hereâs the wild part: that moment of chaos is actually a sign of something working exactly as it should. Your child's immune system isn't just surviving that playground pole; it's learning from it.
It's in training.
The Immune System, Simplified
Think of your child's immune system as a brand-new defense department. It has two main teams on staff:
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The First Responders (Innate Immunity): This is your child's primary defense force. They are fast, always on patrol, and react to any potential threat. They're essential, but they're rookiesâthey don't have a lot of experience yet.
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The Specialists (Adaptive Immunity): This is the elite, strategic team. They are slower to respond, but they learn from every encounter. After being exposed to a germ, or, crucially, through the education provided by vaccines, they build a permanent "case file," allowing them to defeat that specific threat much faster in the future.
For kids, especially between the ages of 2 and 4, the First Responders are doing most of the heavy lifting because the Specialists are still building their library of knowledge. Thatâs why supporting and training those First Responders is so critical during these early years.
Why "The Training Years" Can Feel So Tough
It's a fact that preschool-aged children can get sick as many as 8-10 times a year. While it's tough, this constant exposure to the world is how their adaptive immune system learns and builds its long-term memory.
To be clear: this is not about "immunity debt" or seeking out illness. It's about understanding that a child's natural interaction with the world is a learning process for their body. Our goal as parents isn't to avoid this process, but to make our children's systems more resilient through it.
A Smarter Way to Support Their System
This is where immunity training comes in. Instead of just a temporary "boost," it's about making those hard-working First Responders smarter and more efficient.
Our byMae multi+ for littles is the first multivitamin to do just that. It combines:
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18 essential vitamins and minerals for daily foundational support.
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Our signature postbiotic, ABB C1Âź, which is clinically-proven to help train the innate immune system.
Based on the groundbreaking science of trained immunity, ABB C1Âź helps your child's First Responders learn to react with precision, not panic. It helps them build a more balanced and effective response over time.
Why a Monday-to-Friday Routine?
Our weekday-only routine is a deliberate part of the training process. Scientific research suggests that intermittent exposure can make the body's immune receptors more responsive over time. Giving the system a rest on the weekends helps it reset, ensuring the training remains effective and helps to avoid immune fatigue.
The Bottom Line for Busy Parents
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Your child getting sick often is not a sign of failure - it's a sign their immune system is in active training.
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Their innate immune system - the body's fast-acting first line of defense - is doing most of the work at this age.
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Immunity training is a science-backed way to help the innate immune system become smarter and more efficient.
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byMae multi+ for littles is the first formula to combine essential daily nutrients with this innovative training approach.
Because when their system is trained and ready, your whole family can feel more resilient.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
About byMae:
byMaeÂź was started by three moms who were tired of the domino effectâthat moment one person gets sick and the whole family goes down. Inspired by the science of "trained immunity," we partnered with leading experts to create a smarter, proactive approach to building lasting family resilience - one that is simple enough to fit effortlessly into any daily routine.
For us, quality and safety are non-negotiable. Thatâs why our formulas are crafted in a cGMP-certified US facility trusted by some of the world's most renowned health brands. We use only traceable, 3rd-party tested ingredients to provide foundational health support your family can trust.
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