To avoid synthetic chemicals in your child's vitamin supplements, look for organic vitamins. Organic vitamins are derived from naturally occurring nutrients in whole foods that were organically grown. Food-based vitamin supplements are the purest form of nutrients, ideal for toddlers who may be picky eaters, or who are still adapting to solid foods. Always follow your doctor's advice about giving your toddler vitamin supplements, and follow her dosage instructions.
Nordic Berries Multivitamins
The Nordic Naturals line of vitamins offer the Nordic Berries Multivitamins for toddlers and children. These vegetarian, organic vitamin supplements have a naturally sweet and sour taste from citrus. They are pectin based chewables with no artificial colors or flavorings and no preservatives. The daily dose of four "berries" is just right for a two-year-old, and contains vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E and iodine, calcium, zinc, choline, inositol and pantothenic acid, according to BabyOrganic.com.
Bengal Bites
Bengal Bites are fun, tiger-shaped chewable vitamins for children, with natural berry flavors. No artificial coloring or sweeteners are used. NaturallyDirect.com says that Bengal Bites contain 100 percent of the Recommended Daily Intake of 11 vitamins and minerals in a whole fruit blend that has high oxygen radical absorbance capacity, or ORAC. ORAC is a method of measuring the power of antioxidants.
Kindervital by Salus
Salus is a German company that concentrates on using natural wild or organically grown plants and herbs in its products. Kindervital is a liquid organic, natural vitamin formula for children that supplies vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, D, E and the minerals calcium and magnesium in a pleasant-tasting herbal and fruit juice blend. The herbs are mild digestive enhancers that help your child absorb the vitamins effectively. Salus.com explains that Kindervital does not contain any dyes, artificial flavorings, or preservatives. Because it is a liquid, there are none of the fillers of binders used in tablets, which can actually interfere with breakdown and absorption. Kindervital is entirely plant-based and vegetarian.
