Liquid multivitamins for children are particularly useful if your child is a finicky eater. If your child eats a healthy, well-balanced diet, then likely he already receives most of the vitamins he needs. Occasionally, your pediatrician may suggest adding a daily multivitamin. Unfortunately, the pickiest of eaters may even resist taking a daily chewable vitamin. Children's liquid vitamins are flavored, so your child may drink it with no problem. Alternately, liquid multivitamins can easily be added to juice. Be certain to consult with your pediatrician prior to adding a multivitamin to your child's diet.
Schiff Liquid Children's Multivitamins
Schiff Liquid Children's Multivitamins come in a citrus flavor and is appropriate for vegetarians. The Schiff formulation contains 100 percent of the U.S. daily recommended intake of essential vitamins for children under age 4, including vitamins A, C, D and E, as well as 100 percent of the recommended daily intake of zinc and iron. Schiff is sugar free. It contains maltitol, a sugar substitute that does not promote tooth decay. The recommended dosage is 2 tsp. per day and it can be mixed with another liquid or food.
Natrol Kid's Companion Liquid Multivitamins
Natrol Kid's Companion Liquid Multivitamin is available in an all-natural tropical flavor. Natrol contains recommended daily intakes of essential vitamins, such as vitamins E, C, D and B-1, but it also contains a variety of herbs and vegetables, including green tea, peppermint, spinach, licorice, anise, and alfalfa. It also contains hesperidin, a plant pigment found in citrus fruits, millefolium, an herb used to boost the immune system, plantago, an herb rich in vitamin B1 and equisetum, an antioxidant. Natrol also contains honey and brown rice syrup as sweeteners. Most physicians advise against feeding honey to children under age 1 and Natrol is not recommended for children under age 1.
Lifesource Children's Multivitamin
Lifesource Children's Liquid Multivitamin contains over 70 vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, D, E, B-complex, manganese, zinc and potassium. The formulation is sweetened by a blend of natural juices and inositol, a natural sugar. Like other liquid children's multivitamins, Lifesource can be added to drinks or to your child's food. Lifesource is recommended for children over age 3.
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