SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Wellements, a maker of safe baby health remedies, has launched organic Probiotic Gripe Water, which it calls the only gripe water on shelves that contains probiotics.

Launching in August at Walgreens stores nationwide, and available online at Amazon, Wellements Probiotic Gripe Water helps to ease stomach discomfort from gas, colic, fussiness and hiccups while providing “friendly” bacteria to promote healthier digestive and immune systems, the company said.

Wellements noted that parental demand to give their infants and toddlers the advantages of probiotics spurred the company to integrate them with its gripe water remedy. The company cited research finding that babies given probiotics have less stomach discomfort and shorter crying spells and that long-term probiotic use may alleviate asthma, allergy and eczema.

For the Probiotic Gripe Water, Wellements said it selected the probiotic strain LactoSpore because of its history of safety, stability and effectiveness with babies. The product is designed for everyday use.

“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,” stated Keyvan Taheri, president and founder of Wellements. “With Probiotic Gripe Water, parents get double the benefit.”

Pediatrician-recommended and USDA-certified organic, Wellements Probiotic Gripe Water is free from preservatives, alcohol, parabens, gluten, dairy, soy and artificial ingredients, according to the company.

Probiotic Gripe Water carries a suggested retail price of $18.99. Wellements said the product is a more cost-effective and efficient option compared with other probiotic and gripe water supplements on the market, which are sold separately.

Other offerings in Wellements’ safe and natural baby care lineup include Organic Gripe Water, Baby Tooth Oil, Organic Baby Move, Wellements Shampoo & Wash and Wellements Conditioner & Detangler.