In certified organic processed foods like vitamins, U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations do not allow the use of artificial colors and flavors, preservatives and monosodium glutamate, also known as MSG, according to the USDA. Check with your baby's doctor before giving her vitamins, because deficiency or high intake can be unhealthy. A baby can become blind if there is a vitamin A deficiency or sustain liver and bone damage if an excessive amount of vitamin A is taken, according to the World Health Organization.
Country Life: Maxi Baby
This organic baby vitamin is in liquid form and can be mixed with baby foods, fruit juice or formula. Shake it well before using to ensure a balanced distribution of vitamins per dose. It contains the recommended vitamin dosages as per the U.S. Reference Daily Intake. All ingredients are vegetarian sources, except for Vitamin D. Babies who weigh up to 12 pounds should have 1/2 teaspoon daily. If babies weigh 13 to 20 pounds, give them 1 teaspoon. Babies between 21 and 28 pounds may have 1.5 teaspoons. Babies over 28 pounds may take 2 teaspoons. Even though one of the ingredients is sodium benzoate, a preservative, Country Life performs regular tests to ensure that the toxic byproduct, benzene, is not present, according to Lisa Flax, a nutritionist at Country Life.
ChildLife: Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Liquid
This company states that vitamins should be a supplement, not a substitute, for vitamin-rich foods. The World Health Organization says that babies are born with an appropriate amount of vitamins that will satisfy their health needs until they are 6 months old. It also states that as long as your baby drinks formula, or you provide breast milk and are eating healthy, balanced meals, your baby will have the essential vitamins she needs. Baby vitamins are usually recommended only for babies with certain health conditions. This vitamin liquid contains certified organic ingredients. It has natural flavors of orange and mango, yet less than 1 gram of sugar per dose. Each dose is 1 teaspoon per day for babies under 12 months old. It contains 14 vitamins and 11 minerals.
Nature's Plus: Animal Parade Baby Plex
These vitamins do not have sugar and are in liquid form. The liquid consists of 12 different vitamins, which include vitamin A through E, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid and choline. Give your baby 1 milliliter each day with a dropper or mixed in juice or water.
References
- USDA: Should I Purchase Organic Foods?
- World Health Organization: Feeding and Nutrition of Infants and Young Children
- Lisa Flax: Country Life nutritionist
