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Everything You Need To Know About Vitamins For Kids

What Vitamins Are Good For Children?

Growing up is an exciting time of new discoveries and experiences, learning and development. Growing children require the right vitamins, minerals and nutrients to thrive, grow and develop but sometimes, despite your all your hard efforts to prepare delicious healthy meals, children can be fussy about what they will and won't eat.

Many children do not eat the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day and so may not be getting all of the vital nutrients that their bodies need for long term health and development. Some foods may have a lower-than-expected nutritional content and be low in certain micronutrients as a result of several factors including modern farming practices, the lengthy storage of 'fresh' food before it is sold in some shops and over cooking which can cause certain nutrients to breakdown.

It is important to promote a healthy diet and lifestyle in children and encourage positive eating and exercise habits for later in life. Food supplements are of course not a substitute for a healthy balanced diet! Children who don't eat a varied diet, sometimes don't get enough vitamins A and C.The UK Department of Health recommends that all children aged 6 months to 5 years are given vitamin supplements containing Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D every day. Vitamin D is needed for the normal growth and development of bones in children, as well as contributing to the normal function of their immune system. A multivitamin combining these key nutrients can be a convenient way to safeguard any gaps in your child's diet. Our Wellkid range, suitable from 3-14 years, includes multivitamins, minerals, and single Vitamin D supplements.

The Wellkid products are in tasty formats that your kids will love such as chewable tablets, liquids and soft jellies.

What Are The Best Vitamins For A Child's Immune System?

Ensuring adequate intake of the right vitamins and minerals can play an important role in helping support your child's immune system.

Wellkid Immune Chewable has been specially formulated for children and provide 24 nutrients including Vitamins A, C and D. Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system in children, it also includes iodine which contributes to the normal growth of children. All this in a great tasting orange and lemon flavour chewable tablet.

At What Age Should Children Take Vitamins?

The UK Department of Health recommends that - babies, from birth to one year old, who are being breastfed should be given a daily supplement containing 8.5 to 10 micrograms (µg) of Vitamin D to make sure they get enough. This is whether or not you are (the breastfeeding mother) taking a supplement containing Vitamin D yourself. - babies fed infant formula shouldn't be given a Vitamin D supplement if they're having more 500ml (about a pint) of infant formula a day, as infant formula has vitamins added to it. - children from one to 4 years should be given a daily supplement containing 10µg of vitamin D. - children aged 6 months to 5 years are given vitamin supplements containing Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D every day.

Wellbaby vitamins are suitable from birth to 4 years and come in easy to administer Liquid or Drops for growing toddlers. - Wellbaby Vit D Drops are suitable from birth to 4 years - Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Drops are suitable from 4 to 12 months - Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid is suitable from 6 months to 4 years - Wellkid has nutritional support for kids covered from 3-14 years, with multivitamins, minerals and Omega-3 supplements in easy-to-take liquids, chewable tablets, and soft-jellies.

Why Do Children Need Vitamin A?

Vitamin A is one of the nutrients the UK Department of Health recommends kids aged 6 months to 5 years supplement with every day because children who don't eat a varied diet, sometimes don't get enough vitamin A.

Vitamin A can be found in eggs, cheese, milk and oily fish.

Why Do Children Need Vitamin C?

Vitamin C can be found in citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli and brussels sprouts.

Vitamin C is one of the nutrients the UK Department of Health recommends kids aged 6 months to 5 years supplement with every day because children who do not eat a varied diet, sometimes don't get enough vitamin C. Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid , Wellkid Chewable and Wellkid Marvel Multi-vits all include Vitamin C.

Why Do Children Need Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is a key nutrient that plays a number of roles in the development of healthy kids. It is needed for the normal growth and development of bone in children, as well as contributing to their normal immune system function.

We offer a range of Vitamin D supplements for children that provide the recommended doses of Vitamin D in kid-friendly-formats, such as Drops and soft jellies. Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops are suitable from birth to 4 years and provide 10μg of Vitamin D, the level recommended by the Department of Health. Wellkid Peppa Pig Vitamin D is suitable from 3-7 years and provides the recommended level of Vitamin D in a delicious chewable natural flavour strawberry soft jelly. Wellkid Marvel Vitamin D is suitable for 7-14 year old's, a delicious vegan gummy that kids will love.

Why Is Vitamin D Good For Babies?

Adequate levels of Vitamin D is vital for babies, as it is required for the normal growth and development of bones in children, as well as contributing to their normal immune system function. This is why the UK Department of Health recommends that babies, from birth to one year old, are given a daily supplement of 8.5 to 10 micrograms (µg) of vitamin D. Unless they are being fed more than 500 ml of infant formula per day, as this is already fortified with vitamins.

Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops are designed for babies and infants from birth to 4 years, and provide 10 micrograms of Vitamin D as D3, the body's preferred form of Vitamin D.

How Much Vitamin D Is Safe For Children?

The UK Department of Health recommends that breastfed babies from birth to 1 year old should be given a daily supplement containing 8.5 to 10 micrograms of Vitamin D every day, whether or not you're taking a supplement containing vitamin D yourself.

Formula-fed babies consuming more than 500ml of infant formula per day should not be given vitamin supplements, as infant formula is fortified with vitamins.

The UK Department of Health recommends that children between the ages of 1 to 4 should be given a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms (µg) of Vitamin D.

For kids over 5 years old, you should consider giving a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms (µg) of vitamin D during the autumn and winter.

In the sunnier months, most people can get all the vitamin D they need through sunlight on their skin and from a balanced diet. You may choose not to give your child a vitamin D supplement during these months. All of our Vitamin D supplements for kids contain the recommended levels of Vitamin D, in the D3 form, the body's preferred form of Vitamin D.

These include Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops, Wellkid Peppa Pig Vitamin D (3-7 years) Wellkid Marvel Vitamin D (7-14 years).

What Does Omega 3 Do?

Omega-3 essential fatty acids, provide DHA which contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision. (A beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg DHA).

Wellkid Peppa Pig Omega-3 is a vegan-friendly DHA supplement, suitable for children aged 3-7 years, in a natural orange flavour soft jelly that kids will love. Wellkid Marvel Omega-3 is high-quality Omega-3 supplement from microalgae (vegan), formulated for young heroes aged 7-14 years.