Picking the perfect multivitamin for your child is a lot like shopping in a sweet shop. Gummies, chewables and liquids… They all want to be in your shopping basket. So which one actually is the best for your little kid?
The Gummy Revolution
Gummy vitamins have dominated the children’s supplement market for obvious reasons. They taste like sweets, come in fun shapes, and rarely need guidance for children to eat them. You might even start hiding them so your kiddo doesn’t keep sneaking extras!
But, gummies do come with some drawbacks of their own. These often contain added sugars and may be less nutrient-dense than other forms because of the manufacturing process. What’s more, key nutrients such as iron may not be compatible with the gummy form and you could actually get minimal benefit.
The Classic Chewable Champion
Chewables have long been the preferred form from generations ago, and remain sustainable today. They can contain more nutrients than gummies, and are typically a bit cheaper per dose.
The downside? The texture of the chalky chewables won’t be to every kid’s taste either, even though some children love it. For Kids multivitamins, contact vitortho.co.uk/supplements/categories/multivitamins/kids-all-in-1/
The Liquid Solution
Since they are liquid vitamins, you have full flexibility with them as well; pour over smoothies or juice—or even add secret-style to pancake batter. They are usually extremely easy to absorb and work great for kids who have a hard time swallowing or chewing supplements.
The catch? Liquid vitamins often have a short shelf life, may need refrigeration and can be messy in their administration. And, some of them have pretty intense flavours that are difficult to disguise.
The Verdict
If you can get your child to take a multivitamin, then the “best” form of multivit is one they enjoy taking! You might need to try a few before finding the one!
So in the scenario where mornings are going to be rushed, gummies might take it. These may be a good choice if you are looking for something that is more cost-effective. Liquids are the way to go for picky eaters.
Pro Parent Tip
If you are deciding on the format, include your kid in making that choice. Let them compare choices face-to-face at the store or by being their human taste-tester. The order of the day is much more likely to be complied with if children feel they have a say in selecting it.
After all, our objective in any of this is to build lifelong health habits — so choose the option that turns vitamin time into a happy activity for everyone!
