“Our son’s symptoms finally went away”
Tiny Health helps your child manage early life health conditions to become happier and healthier for life. Testing takes less than 5 minutes.
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Get to the root cause & course correct gut-related conditions
80% of the immune system lives in the gut and it influences appetite, behavior, nutrition, sleep and more!
Research shows that early intervention can improve symptoms of many common conditions
We use next gen sequencing to analyze the microbiome and help your child course correct
Introducing Tiny Health’s Gut Baseline Assessment
Includes our mess-free stool sample gut health test and a dedicated 1-on-1 functional health coaching session with a microbiome expert to navigate your results, and help you take action.
“Tiny Health is THE microbiome test that all pregnant mamas and children should do. Knowledge is Power. And no matter where you are on your child’s health journey, it’s never too late to get your child’s gut microbiome in order!”
Tiny Health makes gut health
really easy
Mess-free test at home
With our lab-validated dry swab, you can sample your baby’s “number two” directly from their diaper. No gloves, no messy collection device.
Get your health report
Log into your member portal and take a close look at what microbes dominate your gut and how it relates to your child’s long-term health, plus Share your results PDF with your pediatrician.
Take action with a custom plan
Take action with an actionable plan from our team of pediatric experts and microbiologists that includes nutrition, lifestyle & supplement recommendations and more.
Review your results with a specialist
Pick our brain as we go through your child’s results and break down what is worth paying attention to, what to focus on first and what are the key areas to improve.
Get a complete look into your child’s microbiome
Functional health coaching session
Your baseline assessment includes 1 session with our microbiome specialist to review your results.
Age-specific insights
Explore how your child’s unique microbiome impacts health, complete with reference ranges and recommendations to optimize it.
Conditions & associations
Check for microbes linked to chronic health issues like eczema, asthma, and diabetes
Track progress
Retest to see how diet, supplement, and lifestyle changes are making a difference
A full list of microbes
Our tests detect 120,000+ microbes, showing you who's there and what they're doing
Take decisive action with personalized recommendations
Nutrition & Diet
Restore gut health naturally with a complete list of foods and recipes to include in your diet
Supplements
Enjoy peace of mind with unbiased supplement recommendations
Probiotics
Discover the right strains of probiotics to support your unique microbiome
Lifestyle & Tips
Add simple, science-backed practices into your everyday life to improve your microbiome
"I love how Tiny Health's gut health tests empower parents with knowledge, turning the mysteries of the microbiome into actionable health steps for their children."
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Set up your child for the healthiest life they can have
Your Baseline Assessment includes:
- Mess-free gut microbiome health test
- Gut health report (delivered 3-4 weeks after test)
- Comprehensive list of all the microbes and their relative abundance
- Personalized recommendations to improve the gut
- A 30-min functional health coaching session to guide you through your results and discuss your action plan
The first gut test designed with families in mind
Tiny Health was founded by Cheryl, a Mom looking to heal her baby’s microbiome after a C-Section birth. Unable to find clear, reliable answers anywhere she quickly realized that the only gut microbiome tests on the market were designed for grown-ups, not babies, leading to inaccurate results. She set out to create the first ever test to measure the microbiome health of babies during the critical first 1,000 days of life.
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How do we look at the microbiome?
Highest resolution analysis
We use shotgun metagenomics, the gold standard in microbiome research. Make informed decisions with a comprehensive list of microbes found in your sample.
Breakthrough insights
Through functional profiling, we tell you what microbes are present, how much of them are there, and what they’re actually doing.
Targeted suggestions
Get actionable advice tailored to your age and unique test results. Our at-home tests empower you with strain-level detail and precision science.
Your privacy comes first
We are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information at every turn and we will never sell your personal information. Your data is encrypted with the highest security standards to ensure complete confidentiality.
CLIA & CAP certified lab
Your samples are processed at a U.S. clinical-grade lab, held to the highest possible standards.
The Tiny Health team has 7 PhDs, 106 scientific publications, 5,875 citations and 5 provisional patents
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Now's the best time to ensure your child's lifelong health is on track
Tiny Health empowers 25,000+ parents everywhere to make informed, data-driven decisions about their children’s health. Sampling takes less than 5 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How does testing work? What do I have to do?
We use a stool test collected with a lab-certified sampling swab from soiled tissue paper.
The process is simple and unlike other tests on the market, Tiny Health doesn't require gloves, a spoon-like collection device, or that you handle stool at all, other than on a regular tissue paper.
The sample is then stored in the included container and zippered back and mailed back to us on the prepaid envelope included with your kit.
What is the difference between Targeted Programs, Memberships, Baseline Assessments, and Single Tests?
Targeted Program:
Our six-month targeted program is designed for people with an existing chronic condition to help you address the root cause of your microbiome imbalances, offering a comprehensive approach to microbiome health. It Includes two gut tests (or vaginal tests depending on the program) and four consult calls with a microbiome specialist, providing you with personalized support throughout your journey. Additional kits and calls can be purchased at a discounted membership rate of $169/kit and $39/call.
Tiny+ Memberships:
Our affordable annual membership is ideal for babies, children and parents who want to take a proactive approach to optimize their gut health. Includes two microbiome tests and one consult call per year. Additional kits and calls can be purchased at a discounted membership rate of $169/kit and $39/call.
Baseline Assessments:
The Gut Baseline Assessment is a great starting point if you're unsure if a program or membership is right for you. Your microbiome specialist can recommend the best next steps during your consultation call. Includes one gut microbiome test and one consult call with a microbiome specialist.
Single Gut Health Test:
A standalone gut test without a consult call. This is what we used to offer. These are available to Targeted Program and Tiny+ Members at a discounted rate of $169 per kit with their membership.
How solid is the science? I’ve heard the field is pretty new.
Microbiome health as a field is relatively new compared to medicine in general. However, human microbiome research has grown over the past 10 years and rose exponentially in the past five years as sequencing technology became more affordable.
There are now more researchers looking closely at how the microbiome is related to health and disease. When it comes to the baby microbiome and associations with health or disease, some very clear patterns have emerged. We pull data and reference high-quality research that is reproducible and gives consistent results. This way, you can be confident in the information that we share.
My pediatrician said they’d never heard of the microbiome before. Why should I take a test?
Conventional medical practitioners don’t get training for microbiome health and as such, are not always familiar with the latest research and recommendations in this field of medicine.
However, our tests are developed by a team of leading pediatric scientists and physicians who are on the cutting edge of this impactful field.
Often, it’s up to your doctor to keep up on the latest research and most don’t have the time. In addition to this, it can take 10 - 15 years for academic research to be put into medical practice. So it’s possible that your doctor hasn’t heard about the gut microbiome.
But that doesn’t mean that it’s something to wait on.
Especially during pregnancy and the first few years of life.Recent studies show just how important the microbiome is to your baby’s immune development. You can use microbiome testing to make sure your baby has bacteria that protect health.
Is this just something else to be anxious about during my kid's childhood?
Not at all. Unlike DNA testing, conditions associated with the microbiome are reversible and risks can be reduced by taking preventative measures. Instead of just being worried about it, you can take the recommended actions and get some well-deserved peace of mind.
What does a Tiny Health test look for?
A full breakdown of what we find in your baby’s gut microbiome
Your baby’s Tiny Health Gut Type
Key Insights about your baby’s microbiome and what this means for their health
Condition Biomarkers, which may give you clues about what’s happening in your baby’s body and the risk for specific conditions
Associations between any symptoms your baby might have and their microbiome
Practical tips and recommendations that are unique to your test results
A personalized note from Tiny Health’s microbiologists and immunologists