What age did you start giving your toddler a daily vitamin?

Question

I know they recommend age 2 but I was wondering if anyone has started earlier then age 2..and if so what age, did your pediatrician say it was okay?

Also..what kind did you buy that your child prefers..or likes?

My daughter is almost 17 months old.

Thanks for answering!! :)

Answer 1

When my daughter was 18 months old, I started her on those Winnie The Pooh gummy vitamins. She doesn't eat right; she's a very picky eater. It says to give a 2 year old 2 gummies a day. Since my daughter wasn't 2 years old, I gave her 1 a day. She is almost 2 years old now and I still only give her 1. My daughter has been doing fine with them and so I'd recommend the same. I didn't consult my daughters doctor because she is my daughter and I know what's best for her.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have three kids. My youngest child is sixteen months old, but in weight and height, she's as big as the average two year old. I give her half a Flintstone's multi-vitamin every day. I only give my kids vitamins in the winter months because the fresh fruits and vegetables they usually eat all summer are not as readily available. She's also a bit of a picky eater so I want to make sure she's getting enough of everything. My doctor said it's fine but he said that a half of a vitamin should be sufficient.

Answer 4

Drugstores did no longer have what i necessary. the place I stay there's a shop called The diet Shoppe. i necessary liquid supplements suited for a 4yr previous and 8yr previous, the two one among them diabetic and their dr. needed them on supplements and neither will take chewables or the gummies. whilst the girl there grow to be assisting me, she confirmed me all the form of toddler's supplements that they had and there grow to be some for little ones. the single I chosen is named source of life Animal Parade Liquid toddler's Multi-diet. Vetegetarian and Hypo-allergenic. it quite is berry flavored. They nevertheless won't take this, notwithstanding, I combination it of their apple juice and that they don't be responsive to the difference and that i do no longer could desire to warfare! i does no longer supply a toddler gummy sort. Choking risk. i'm a mom of five a protracted time 4 to 19.

Answer 5

My pediatrician gave us the go-ahead at 18 months to start using a daily vitamin. He also said, though, that if she was eating a well balanced meal and wasn't into the too-picky-for everything stage, then it wasn't necessary.

Answer 6

my daughter is 3 and started getting vitamins when she was 2..she would get half a centruim childrens vitamin then..now she gets one

Answer 7

Unless you have a real health problem going on, kids don't need daily vitamins. They need a good diet.

Answer 8

I started my daughter when she was two. I also give them to my son that is 14 months old. I Dont give them to him everyday but I do give them to her.

I bought them at Wild Oats. They are called Nordic naturals Nordic Berries. They are a multivitamin and they are shaped like candy. My daughter loves them so much that she asks for them every morning.

Answer 9

i started them at 18 months..at first they really liked the flinstones vitamin.. but with time those can get nasty... so now they like the gummie bears. =)
Good luck!

Answer 10

idk cuz im still a teen but my friends little sis started taking 1 at like 2-3-4?? somthin like that