Daily vitamins for children, led by ChildLife Essentials Multi Vitamin & Mineral, a 237 ml orange mango liquid dosed by age. A liquid multivitamin suits children who cannot swallow tablets or refuse chewables. Need a single nutrient instead? Vitamin D3, vitamin C and B-complex drops are linked below.
A children's multivitamin is there to top up a varied diet, especially through fussy phases. When comparing products, check:
ChildLife Essentials Multi Vitamin & Mineral comes in an 8 fl oz (237 ml) bottle in orange mango flavour. Its base is purified water, fructose and natural flavours, preserved with potassium sorbate and grapefruit seed extract. Give it by the age guidance on the label with a measuring spoon, on its own or stirred into a drink.
If you only need one nutrient, try ChildLife Vitamin D3, OstroVit Pharma Vitamin C Kids drops or OstroVit Pharma Methyl B-Complex Kids drops. For a gummy multivitamin, see Goli Kids Multi. Everything for children is in Kids' Health.
The NHS recommends a daily supplement with vitamins A, C and D for children aged 6 months to 5 years, unless they have more than 500 ml of infant formula a day. A full multivitamin is optional and can help fill gaps during fussy eating phases.
Liquids can be measured exactly by age and mixed into a drink, so they suit younger children and those who will not chew tablets or gummies.
Measure the serving for your child's age from the label and give it from the spoon or mixed into juice. Do not exceed the stated dose.
Check the label first, because many multivitamins already contain vitamin D. The NHS advises against giving two supplements with the same vitamins, such as cod liver oil with vitamin drops.
Single-nutrient drops and gummies are in Kids' Health and Kids Immunity, including ChildLife Vitamin D3, OstroVit Pharma Vitamin C and Methyl B-Complex Kids drops, and Goli Kids Multi gummies.
