Baby & Kids brings together products made for children: ChildLife and OstroVit liquid vitamins, Ultra Lyte and Goli gummies, Boiron's Camilia, ColdCalm, Chestal and SleepCalm Kids homeopathic range, Pepto Kids chewables and Desitin nappy rash cream. Every product states an age range on its label, so check it before you buy.
NHS advice is for children aged 6 months to 5 years to have a daily supplement containing vitamins A, C and D, unless they drink more than 500 ml of infant formula a day. Vitamin D is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children, and calcium is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children too. Options here include ChildLife Liquid Vitamin C, ChildLife Liquid Calcium with Magnesium, OstroVit Pharma kids drops and Ultra Lyte Kids Magnesium Citrate gummies.
Liquids are usually easiest for younger children: the ChildLife range is flavoured (orange, berry or orange mango) and measured with the dose on the label, while OstroVit Pharma kids drops are counted out by the drop. Gummies such as Goli Kids Multi suit children who chew well. They look like sweets, so store them out of children's reach.
To browse by need, including teething and immunity, see Kids' Health.
NHS advice is 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. Older children are advised to consider vitamin D in autumn and winter; ask your health visitor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
No. Give children products made for their age and stick to the label dose, because adult strengths can be too high. Iron in particular is dangerous to young children in overdose.
Check the label for the minimum age; Boiron sells separate Baby and Kids versions of ColdCalm for this reason. For a baby under 3 months with a high temperature, or any child who seems unwell, contact your GP or NHS 111.
Desitin Maximum Strength Paste and Desitin Daily Defense Cream, both zinc oxide nappy rash creams. Apply a thin layer at each change, as the label directs.
