My First Flintstones are vitamins designed for children ages 2 and 3 and contain nutrients that support healthy growth and overall health during these years. Always discuss the use of vitamin supplements with your child's pediatrician before giving them to her. My First Flintstones vitamins are available at supermarkets and drugstores.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is important for young children because it helps keep immunity strong, which helps to prevent illnesses. It also supports healthy skin and eyes. My First Flintstones contain 1,998 IU of vitamin A, which is 80 percent of the daily recommendation for 2 and 3 year old children.
Vitamin C
One My First Flintstones vitamin contains 60 mg of vitamin C, or 150 percent of a 2- or 3-year-old child's daily needs. This is a nutrient that is vital for young children because it keeps a his bones, teeth, gums and blood vessels healthy. It supports healthy brain function, which is important for children who are learning new things every day. It is also important for collagen production, which keeps skin healthy and helps a child's body heal wounds.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption, which helps a child's bones develop and stay strong. Vitamin D can be increased through sun exposure, but with current sunscreen recommendations, some children may not be getting enough. One My First Flintstones contains 100 percent of a 2- or 3-year-old child's daily vitamin D needs, which is 400 IU.
Vitamin E
You may not realize how important vitamin E is to small children because it isn't as hyped as some other vitamins are. It is necessary for the health of your child's red blood cells. It is considered an antioxidant, which means that it counteracts damage to your child's cells that can result in health problems. A My First Flintstones has 15 IU of vitamin E, which is 150 percent of the daily intake recommendation for 2 and 3 year olds.
B Vitamins
There are several B vitamins and they work to help your child's body convert food into energy. Each has specific functions as well. There is 1.05 mg of thiamine, also called B-1, which is 150 percent of a child's daily needs, in a My First Flintstones and is important for a child's heart, muscles and nervous system. There is 1.2 mg, or 150 percent of the intake recommendations, of riboflavin, or B-2, necessary for producing red blood cells. Niacin or B-3 is needed for skin and nerve function and one My First Flintstones contains 10 mg, which is 111 percent of a 2 or 3 year old child's daily needs. B-6 is needed for brain and nerve function and your child will get 1.05 mg or 150 percent of his daily needs. Vitamin B-12 is important for the production of red blood cells and one vitamin has 4.5 mcg, which is 150 percent of a child's needs each day. Folate helps make red blood cells and form DNA and your child will get 300 mcg, which is 150 percent of the daily intake recommendations.
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