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The Kids range at Supps247 is a small selection of children's multivitamin gummies: a kids multivitamin with added probiotic from Piping Rock and a multivitamin and mineral gummy from Renew Actives. Gummies suit children who find tablets hard to swallow, but they are a top-up for a varied diet, not a replacement for one.

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KIDS: buying guide

Does my child need a multivitamin?

Often not. Healthdirect notes that most people can get the vitamins and minerals they need from a healthy, balanced diet. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements adds that a multivitamin cannot take the place of a variety of foods, which also provide fibre and other useful nutrients. A children's multivitamin may be worth discussing if your child is a very fussy eater, has a small appetite or follows a restricted diet such as a vegan diet.

If you are worried about your child's growth or weight, talk to your GP or a Maternal and Child Health nurse first. Children's weight is assessed with growth charts, and a professional can check whether a supplement is needed at all.

How to compare kids gummies

  • Age range: check the minimum age on the label and only use a product made for your child's age.
  • Dose: note how many gummies make one serve. Children's multivitamins usually provide smaller amounts of nutrients suited to kids.
  • Iron: check whether the product contains iron and how much.
  • Sugar and sweeteners: compare the sugar per serve, as you would for any treat-like food.
  • Extras: some gummies add a probiotic. Ask your pharmacist whether it suits your child.

Store them like medicine

Gummies look and taste like lollies, so keep them in their child-resistant container, out of reach and out of sight. The NIH notes that accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Avoid doubling up: combining a multivitamin with fortified foods or other supplements can push nutrients such as iron, vitamin A and zinc above safe upper limits. If a child eats more than the labelled dose, call a doctor or poison information service straight away.

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Sources: healthdirect: Vitamins and minerals; NIH ODS: Multivitamin/mineral Supplements; NIH ODS: Iron.

Order online with Australia-wide delivery, free on orders of $100 or more, or visit a Supps247 store in Melbourne, regional Victoria or Brisbane to compare products in person before you buy. Members can use our price match guarantee on full-priced items.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take regular medication, check with your doctor first.

KIDS: questions and answers

Do kids need a multivitamin if they eat well?
Usually not. Healthdirect notes that most people can get the vitamins and minerals they need from a healthy, balanced diet, and a multivitamin cannot replace a variety of foods. A children's multivitamin may help some fussy eaters or children on restricted diets. If you are unsure, ask your GP, pharmacist or a Maternal and Child Health nurse.
Can my child take a gummy vitamin every day?
Yes, if the product suits their age and you stick to the labelled dose. Do not give extra gummies as treats. Check whether your child already gets added nutrients from fortified foods or other supplements, because combining products can push nutrients such as iron, vitamin A and zinc above safe upper limits for their age.
What should I do if my child eats too many vitamin gummies?
Treat it as urgent. Call a doctor or a poison information service straight away and have the bottle with you so you can read out the ingredients. Products containing iron are the biggest concern: the NIH notes that accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6.
How do I choose a multivitamin for my child?
Start with the age range on the label and pick a product made for your child's age. Then compare the number of gummies per serve, whether it contains iron, and the sugar per serve. Children's multivitamins usually provide smaller amounts of nutrients suited to kids. Your pharmacist can help you check a product against your child's diet.
Where can I buy kids vitamins online, and which are best?
You can order kids vitamins online with delivery across Australia, usually in 2 to 8 business days. Our range is small: Piping Rock Kids Multivitamin with Probiotic comes in 30, 60 and 90 count bottles, and Renew Actives Kids Multivitamin and Minerals Gummies are plant-based, free from artificial colours and sweeteners, and made for children aged 6 and over. The best kids vitamins in Australia for your family are ones made for your child's age that fill a real gap in their diet. Stock is limited, so check the product page.
Do kids vitamins work, and what are the benefits?
They can top up a diet that falls short, but they are not a health booster for children who already eat well. There is little robust evidence that supplements improve health in healthy children, and most children should get their nutrients from food, Australian researchers note. The children most likely to benefit are those with a diagnosed deficiency, a medical condition or a very restricted diet. For them, a children's multivitamin supplies nutrients in smaller amounts suited to kids, as the US Office of Dietary Supplements points out. A GP or paediatric dietitian can confirm the need.
Are supplements safe for kids, and what side effects can vitamins cause?
Only products made for children, used at the labelled dose, are suitable. Many adult products, including some multivitamins and greens powders, are labelled as not for under 18s, and sports supplements are not designed for children. Fat-soluble vitamins such as A and D can build up in the body if too much is taken, and high doses of vitamin C can cause diarrhoea. Probiotics, including those in some gummies, are not suitable for people with a weakened immune system, healthdirect advises. If your child has a medical condition or takes medicine, check with your GP or pharmacist first.

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